1996 Chevy Beretta Rubber bushing replacement, a-frame, low

ROBMONTY

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1996 CHEVROLET BERETTA
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
99,999 MILES

Both sides of my Berretta clack when I hit bumps, the a-frame (lower bushings) when I jacked it up seemed to slide, as in, the a frame slips over the rubber that is meant to cushion or lock it down. The parts are cheap yet I wanted to know what is involved in this job so I can prepare.

Do the struts have to come out?
Or can the rubbers be slid in somehow with out all the brake and strut work?

Also if there is an online exploded view of the suspenstion would be nice to find!

Thank you all, I am a dis-abled american who appreciates the help.

I can do it, I just gota go Slowwwwwww, like a snail!

Have a great day all!

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HMAC300

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Take teh lower control arm off, you can split it at teh bottom of the spindle/ball joint. Disconnect the axle nut before you jack the car up and smack the axle so it is loose in the spindle. Have a helper pull the strut and spindle away so the a arm is loose. Take the a arm righ toff the car. Then get a chisel or air chisel and push the bushing out. Front one towards the front rear towards the rear. There should be a sleeve that the bushing has broken off from get that out and pres new busihings in and reassemble.