2004 Chevrolet Malibu lower front left control arm

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
165,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HANDYMAN341
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can you replace just the bushings or does the whole control arm have to be replaced
Jul 27, 2015 at 6:58 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Depends on what you want to spend your money on. With the control arm you get two new bushings and a ball joint. The entire assembly can be replaced in a half hour but the car will have to be aligned. The bushings are available separately, but require a special tool and a lot more time to replace meaning more labor dollars. You'll have your old ball joint but no need for an alignment.
Jul 28, 2015 at 12:34 AM