I'm Trying to replace My lower control arm bushing on my 2001 Honda civic EX. I cant seem to remove the control arm off. i removed the old bushing but now the The NEw One Wont Fit. AnY Pointer will Be Great Thanks.

 

hey bud the control arm bushing is pressed in a believe. the best way to do it is take the bushing put it over the hole and then take a block of wood, a rubber mallet and some wd40 and work it in. i did both of mine that way and it takes some time but works in the end.

 

I've Tried That Several Times. And Nothing

 

Take it to a shop that has a press, and pay them to press it in for you. Sometimes there is no substitute.

 

okay then take out the bushing and heat the surrounding area with a torch to expand the metal then hit it in. i promise you it will work.

 

When things are a "press in" fit like this, it is important to go straight in. If it's at any angle it will bind and not go in. Also if you've tried to force it in at an angle, that could have made a burr in the hole. File any burrs off (don't enlarge the hole though) and try again.

 

or buy a press tool or rent or borrow one ,.....i did for my trailing arm bushing and it was easy ,......just center it up and tighten it in and ur done.

 

alright thanks i was able to put it in. My ball joint is damaged from trying to use the seporator. but i can easly replace that