Control Arm Replacement near Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

There are 50 RepairPal Certified locations for Control Arm Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

50 Results for Control Arm Replacement near Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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

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Gibbons Automotive

4.7
(443)
5.38 mi
502 W BALTIMORE AVE
MEDIA, PA
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Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Peppy's Automotive

4.8
(26)
5.76 mi
1320 West Chester Pike
Havertown, PA
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Express Truck Services

4.6
(85)
8.58 mi
331 Crooked Ln
King of Prussia, PA
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Opens 9:00 AM Sat
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The Works Automotive

4.9
(15)
9.18 mi
120 East Baltimore Avenue
Lansdowne, PA
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Accurate Automotive Services

5
(15)
9.29 mi
800 Montgomery Ave.
Narberth, PA
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Opens 7:00 AM Sat
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Black Flag MotorSports

5
(22)
9.55 mi
40 3rd Street
Lansdowne, PA
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Reliable Automotive Repair

4.3
(33)
9.81 mi
101 North Macdade Boulevard
Darby, PA
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Sodi and Brothers Automotive and Collision

4.9
(16)
9.81 mi
6398 East Baltimore Avenue
Lansdowne, PA
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German Auto Specialists

4.9
(39)
10.36 mi
1215 E Ridge Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Meineke Car Care Center #302

4.2
(146)
10.41 mi
125 Route 1 Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills, PA
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Keller's Auto & Truck Repair

4.8
(25)
10.92 mi
360 Domino Ln
Philadelphia, PA
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Jim's Auto Service

4.4
(76)
11.26 mi
7563 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA
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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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