Front drivers side control arm replacement

[DrRobin]

Hi,

My 2001 2.7L with 96k miles on it has just passed it's MOT, so all good, but the front drivers side control arm is making the characteristic clunk/creaking sound, especially at slow speed on full lock.

The passenger side was replaced by my local garage 3 or 4 years ago and at the time they said the drivers side was okay.

Since it just passed it's MOT and I did ask them to check the control arm it must still be okay, but I think I will replace it sooner rather than later.

Is it a job that can be undertaken by a competent mechanic with normal tools? I only have a trolley jack and axle stands, not a lift, and can't get the car in the garage, so drive (which slopes) or street, but do have ball joint separator and other tools, sockets, spanners, a big hammer.

If I do it myself, how long am I looking at to do one side? I expect everything will be stuck on tight.

Or am I better getting the garage to do it?

Ta

[Quadcammer]

very easy job.

[DrRobin]

Thanks. Is the Pelican Parts article the best to work from or is there anythig better?

Robin

[Hello.AmeerM]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNxvp97gtrM

This video is good. You will need a 3+ lb hammer to release the control arm from the knuckle (the end that goes up with the nut on top).

[tcoradeschi]

Originally Posted by DrRobin

Thanks. Is the Pelican Parts article the best to work from or is there anythig better?

Robin

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