Lower Arms

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Lower Arms

Postby 16Valver on Mon Jun 09, 2003 12:42 am

lower arms - simple question - how do u know when they need replacing?

o/s one was changed just before i bought the car, but the original one is still on the n/s. The car just passed its MOT even though that arm looks well rusty. Just i've read a lot on here about people changing them and was wondering....
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Postby sugbug on Mon Jun 09, 2003 1:57 am

when they make a creaking,knocking noise when going over bumps
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Postby Project on Mon Jun 09, 2003 2:28 am

When the rubber bushes show visible signs of perishing, breaking down or splitting. Also change then excessive free-play associated with ball-joint failure is evident (see MOT test checks in Haynes for explanation of how to do this).
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Postby DeanoW on Mon Jun 09, 2003 10:47 am

also if there is torque steer on lift off, like pulling to the left or right
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