Control Arm Replacement near Reno, Nevada

There are 11 RepairPal Certified locations for Control Arm Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

11 Results for Control Arm Replacement near Reno, Nevada

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

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Nonstop Auto

4.8
(61)
0.66 mi
816 E 4Th St
Reno, NV
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Acuna Total Car Care

4.7
(140)
1.14 mi
1500 East 4th Street
Reno, NV
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Big Brand Tire - Reno (Full Service Auto Repair)

4.5
(340)
1.6 mi
2175 Market Street
Reno, NV
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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Equality Automotive LLC

4.8
(16)
2.34 mi
100 Gentry Way
Reno, NV
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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JCM Garage and Tires

4.7
(16)
2.34 mi
100 Gentry Way
Reno, NV
Closed
Opens 9:00 AM Mon
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Hi Tech Automotive

4.7
(41)
2.37 mi
100 Gentry Way
Reno, NV
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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All About Cars Total Car Care

4.8
(16)
2.39 mi
3250 South Virginia Street
Reno, NV
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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Alpha Tire & Total Car Care

4.1
(27)
3.81 mi
6110 Mae Anne Avenue
Reno, NV
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Nevada Auto Diagnostics

4.4
(24)
4.38 mi
5425 Louie Lane
Reno, NV
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Big Brand Tire - Carson City (Full Service Auto Repair)

4.5
(229)
24.64 mi
1860 E William St
Carson City, NV
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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Big Brand Tire - South Lake Tahoe (Full Service Auto Repair)

3.9
(28)
42.44 mi
2614 Sussex Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Closed
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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