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HITMANVQ35 Apr 13, 2011 07:35 AM

diy'er thinking about replacing bushings
 
I need to replace my bushing in the front control arm. Is there a DIY or any instructions out there that tells you how to do this?

My tires are worn bad from the worn bushings, esp inside treads.

obender66 Apr 13, 2011 03:24 PM

I'd say no, unless you have press or air tools. It is max 1.5 hrs of labour at the shop+alignment, just pay for it.

Otherwise instructions are simple: take front control arm off, get old bushings out, put new bushings in.

datbeans Apr 14, 2011 03:02 PM

He's right its really easy i only used the manual for tourqe specs...
Helpful hint PB Blaster the shizz out of the bolts, I even had to borrow one of those
electic tourqe wrench to help me on a few of the bolts.

How are you planning to press in the new bushings? I paid a local shop to press in the new bushings for me and just tipped them 10 bucks..

Heres a diy from Jason to help you

http://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-s...translink.html

Deezflip Apr 14, 2011 03:45 PM

^nice find, looks like if you can change a wheel bearing(rear bearing, not the front wheel bearings, they were too easy)....you can do this DIY.

OP are you sure you don't just need a wheel alignment? Although worn bushings can result tire wear, you should notice a shake on high speeds and problems tracking the car straight also.

AuAltima3.5 Apr 15, 2011 03:03 PM

There's a 350z website I won't mention that has a great DIY for this.

An electric impact is a must for suspension work. I wouldn't attempt it without one.

It took me about four hours to get this done, but I had to drive to a shop and let them press them out/put the new in, plus lunch ;).

Super easy, just time consuming. Those cotter pins were a bish to remove, too.


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