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My apologies if I am posting this incorrectly gang as I have never posted on a forum before (my son normally does it for me :)). I believe my question is probably fairly common....do the Aveos go through control arms frequently? I had the drivers side replaced by the shop (I didn't have time) a year ago but now it looks like both are bad. Before I replace them this weekend does anyone have any more insight or links that will make the job more efficient?
Thanks in advance
I put a lot of miles on my 2007 (average around 35-40k a year) and my control arms need replacing every 6-9 months. Either the balls joints or the rubber mounting bushing go bad causing shaking and clunking in the front. From what the guys at Napa said, they have to replace them about every 25-40k on their delivery aveos as well. Very common problem
After you replace them be sure to use never seize or something similar on the bolts. The 2 main mounting bolts tend to rust up and become VERY difficult to remove. Mine actually started to bend and deform the bracket they mount in because the bolts seized in the bushing sleeve. Take your time and make sure everything is torqued properly
Thank you very much
interesting topic. i have not had a control arm issue yet, but i have been anticipating it with my ride height.
My control arm issues may have something to do with the absolutely terrible roads here in Minnesota. The pot holes really take their toll on any vehicle
Once many years ago I needed my left lower control arm replaced but that was about it. I havent had any issues for 5 yrs.
My car has been used on a paper route for almost six years and has 129,450 and I replaced the Passenger side control arm in September 2011 and just last month I replaced the driver side Control Arm. I should have known bettter to change them at the same time just like when replacing brakes the other side is just as bad.
Forgive me here...New Aveo owner..Regarding the control arms....Do you have to buy the complete control arm or can you replace the bushings ?
you can replace the bushings, if you want but the "complete" arm is only like $40, and the bushings and ball joint come on it. Where as the bushing and balljoints are $20, and you have to press the bushing out..
That's the way to go then...The complete arm...Do they sell them with the "energy suspenion" (polyurethane) bushings ?
there are none available right now, but if you have a spare set of arms, lots of vw parts are already going on aveos..
Yes, I'm replacing the lower control arm and the rear bushing sleeve is seized to the bolt. Any suggestions on removing it? I'm about to borrow a saws-all and just cutting it in half and working it out with vise grips. Do I need a torch to expand the sleeve?
Yep...A sawsall would be you best bet if you can't get a drift pin and a large ball peen hammer to remove it.Quote:
Originally Posted by nlewis59
Same damn problem on my aveo. 105K miles and the two rear bolts are seized to the bushing. How did your sawsall work out for you? I am about to cut this damn thing apart. Those two bolts are the only thing holding me back from finishing my whole suspension/bushing install.Quote:
Originally Posted by nlewis59