Control Arm Replacement near Caldwell, Idaho

There are 7 RepairPal Certified locations for Control Arm Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

7 Results for Control Arm Replacement near Caldwell, Idaho

Control Arm Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

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Heritage Auto Repair - Caldwell

4.7
(138)
2.83 mi
5018 Midway Road
Caldwell, ID
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Nampa Total Car Care

3.4
(237)
7.61 mi
1111 12th Ave South
Nampa, ID
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Opens 9:00 AM Mon
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Heritage Auto Repair

4.5
(248)
12.49 mi
175 N Linder Rd
Meridian, ID
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Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Meridian Automotive & Machine

4.2
(54)
13.57 mi
505 North Main Street
Meridian, ID
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Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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Christian Brothers Automotive - South Meridian

4.5
(707)
14.06 mi
87 E. Calderwood
Meridian, ID
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Western Auto Service

4.6
(129)
18.73 mi
1630 S. Hadley Ave
Boise, ID
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Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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Plantation Tune Tech

4.7
(160)
19.09 mi
6550 West State Street
Boise, ID
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Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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Control Arm Replacement

How are control arm issues diagnosed?

A technician may diagnose a worn lower control arm during a test drive of the vehicle. The condition may also present itself during a bounce test, where the technician will press down firmly on one corner of the vehicle to bounce the suspension and pivot the control arms. A damaged or bent control arm may show up during a four wheel suspension alignment since the control arm determines the position and angle of the wheel.
Control Arm Replacement

How is a control arm replaced?

A technician will replace a lower control arm by first lifting and supporting the vehicle in the air on a hoist and removing the wheel and tire. A lower control arm must be disconnected from the lower ball joint (attached to the steering knuckle) and from the vehicle frame or body. An upper control arm is disconnected from the strut tower on the body and from the top of the steering knuckle. Some control arms come with bushings permanently installed in them, while others require the bushings to be installed. It is common to replace related components - ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar links - at the same time that a control arm is replaced.

Can I replace the control arm myself?

Replacement of a control arm is generally an intermediate DIY repair. On some vehicles, the control arms come with the bushings already installed. On other vehicles, the bushings need to be pressed into their housings on the control arm before installation into the vehicle. In this case, the repair will be more difficult. Also, this repair requires that the vehicle be safely lifted and supported with a jack and jack stands. Failure to do so in a safe manner can result in serious injury or death.

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