Front Lower Control Arm Front Bushing replacement

Lewis · Post by **Lewis** » 10 Dec 2018, 17:07

The front LCA bushings on my 2002 V70 are clearly shot. It seems like I might be able to press them out and press in new ones with a C-clamp-style press without removing the LCA. Is that doable?

pdr1966sc · Post by **pdr1966sc** » 10 Dec 2018, 17:51

I gave mine to my mechanic, to change the bushings with a press - they are/were 12 yrs old, and he said they were a TOTAL bear to press out took a lot of force.

Post by **oragex** » 10 Dec 2018, 18:01

Don't try to save money. Buy Lemforder or Ipd HD from fcpeuro or ipdusa. Stay away from the other brands. The other side will follow soon. Whats more, most bushings sold individuallly are made of paper.

Lewis · Post by **Lewis** » 10 Dec 2018, 18:31

Thanks for the quick replies.
pdr1966sc, that's good info. I suppose I could try to press the old ones out while they're on the car, and if it won't work, then I can go ahead with the whole disassembly.
Oragex, I was actually looking at the Lemförder bushings from IPD. Are the separately sold Lemförder bushings different from the ones they put in their assembled LCAs? Good advice on doing both sides; I am planning on doing that.