Suspension problem
1999 Cadillac Deville V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 135000 miles
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I am told by the dealership that the upper bushing on the rear knuckle assembly where it connects to the upper A arm is not serviceable. I am told that I have to buy the complete knuckle assembly which is very expensive. My question is does anyone have experience with replacing just the bushing? If so what bushing is used and what is the procedure for changing it?

I have a 1994 Deville and all four bushings went bad. I found a small manufacturer that sells the bushings in sets for $165 per side. This is much cheaper than the approximately $1,000 that GM wants. The address is;
Walton Manufacturing
9 Hochelaga Street
Gatineau, Quebec
Canada J9J 1H7
The owner's e-mail is:
tom_walton@videotron.ca
They also provide tools for taking out the old bushings and pressing in the new ones for $150 but you can send them back for a refund. It took about three weeks to get the bushings I ordered and they have been in my car for over a year now with no problems.

You could rather easily replace the upper and lower bushings in the knuckle if you could find replacements. And you can. In the USA or Canada you may purchase the bushings in sets / per side for $129.00 + Shipping(US) and/or the #512006 Wheel Bearing Hub Assy for $119.00 + Shipping (US) with immediate Shipment (upon receipt and verification of funds paid) from:
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Garages will on the average change out the bushings and reinstall the knuckle for $50.00 (US) per side...... faster and correctly installed very inexpensively !!!

davbur wrote:

Suspension problem 1999 Cadillac Deville V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 135000 miles ---------------------------------------------------------------- I am told by the dealership that the upper bushing on the rear knuckle assembly where it connects to the upper A arm is not serviceable. I am told that I have to buy the complete knuckle assembly which is very expensive. My question is does anyone have experience with replacing just the bushing? If so what bushing is used and what is the procedure for changing it?

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jakester55 wrote:

You could rather easily replace the upper and lower bushings in the knuckle and you can find replacements. And you can. In the USA or Canada you may purchase the a complete set of OE Automotive Grade Bushings complete for $199.00 + Shipping(US) and/or the #512006 Wheel Bearing Hub Assy for $139.00 + Shipping (US) with immediate Shipment (upon receipt and verification of funds paid) from: Last Shot Auto Parts LLC You may contact them at: http://home.comcast.net/~lastshotautoparts/site/?/contact_form/ or Email at : lastshotautoparts@comcast.net Garages will on the average change out the bushings and reinstall the knuckle for $50.00 (US) per side...... faster and correctly installed very inexpensively !!!

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