how to get wishbone braket on the control arm

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  • VRSTLE
    Banned
    • Dec 2010
    • 146

    #1

    how to get wishbone braket on the control arm

    so i have relaced my control arms and tie rods but i am stuck at this final step
    i can not get my new wishbone braket over the end of the control arm
    any tips would help,
  • nando
    Moderator
    • Nov 2003
    • 34827

    #2
    soak the bushing in hot, soapy water

    use a deep socket and a hammer to press it on
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    • siazul
      Advanced Member
      • Jul 2010
      • 185

      #3
      Check here it might help

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      • VRSTLE
        Banned
        • Dec 2010
        • 146

        #4
        the soapy water was what did it it just slid on with a little twisting and shoveing

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        • Hellabad
          E30 Modder
          • Aug 2008
          • 807

          #5
          Originally posted by VRSTLE
          the soapy water was what did it it just slid on with a little twisting and shoveing

          That's just fine and dandy, but did you ever get the wishbone thing onto your e30 control arm?
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          • MR 325
            Moderator
            • Oct 2003
            • 37825

            #6
            Originally posted by Hellabad
            That's just fine and dandy, but did you ever get the wishbone thing onto your e30 control arm?
            I see what you did there.


            I use dish soap.
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