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