Lower Control Arm bushing - Help

[elund126]

I was able to remove the entire LCA, but I can't get the rear bushing off (the big silver part opposite of the ball joint). Does anyone have any tips or tricks, or am I going to go have to buy a new one?

 

[SHOdded]

Pretty sure the LCA is supposed to be replaced in its' entirety.  But there IS a procedure for just the bushing.

Lower Arm Bushing

Special Tool(s)  PIC Remover, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone
205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) 

Removal

Remove the lower arm. For additional information, refer to Lower Arm in this section.
Index-mark the bushing-to-lower arm position for reference during the installation procedure.
NOTE: The Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover is used to secure the lower arm bushing while separating the bushing from the lower arm.

Using the Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, a suitable press and adapters, remove the lower arm bushing.
PIC

Installation

NOTE: The Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover is used to clamp and hold the lower arm while installing the bushing.

Install the Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover onto the lower arm.
PIC

Transfer the index mark to the new lower arm bushing.
NOTE: The Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover is used to clamp and hold the lower arm while installing the bushing.

Align the index marks and using the Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, a suitable press and adapters, install a new lower arm bushing.
PIC

Install the lower arm. For additional information, refer to Lower Arm in this section.

 

[elund126]

Thanks. I ordered the LCA from Rock Auto, but didn't even think about the bushing. Argh. I have the car tore apart and of course, nobody around here has the new part.

 

[SHOdded]

Did you get Motorcraft/Moog/?

 

[elund126]

I ordered Motorcraft. I bought the LCA and a wheel hub assembly (humming noise) from Rock Auto. I ordered a rear bushing from a dealership just now - part number 9G1Z3C403A - and will be here tomorrow. So, the SHO sits on jack stands for a day.

Crazy price difference. Dealership price for Motorcraft $180, Rock Auto (Moog) $34.00.

 

[SHOdded]

That's a chasm alright!

 

[salsathe4th]

I just got both of my lower control arms replaced and the bushings were going bad along with the ball joints. I'd be surprised if the new arms didnt come with the bushings and ball joints with it.

 

[elund126]

The new part comes with the ball joint and one new bushing. But, the bushing that is to the rear of the car is a different part. When I looked at it before I ordered, it looks like the control arm can just slide out of the rear bushing, but that is definitely not the case!!

 

[elund126]

Update - I could not get the rear bushing installed. I had to take the parts to a mechanic friend who used a hydraulic press. So, if you are going to replace your lower control arms, make sure you have a plan for the rear bushing. As a side note, I also swapped out the front driver's side hub assembly (MOTORCRAFT BT4Z1104B). I had a humming sound that had increasingly been getting louder.

Here are the part numbers

Lower control arm (Driver's side) - MOTORCRAFT MCF2260
Lower control arm (Passenger side) - MOTORCRAFT MCF2259
Rear bushing - MOTORCRAFT 9G1Z3C339A, or MOOG K200363

 

[SHOdded]

Sad that the bushing is not included with the LCA, hope your SHO is good now, tho.