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Lateral arm screw removal

Tiny
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  • 2007 LINCOLN MKX
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 217 MILES
I am having a problem removing a screw on a lateral arm. I am using an impact air tool.
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 5:31 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Can you use your cell phone to make a video or take a picture and upload it here? That will give us a better idea of what you're trying to remove. Will be looking for your response. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 11:50 AM
Tiny
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Thanks Danny L, as you will see in the video starts from the rear hub and in the end as a bushing.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 1:01 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello again.

Just to be on the same page I've attached a picture below and circled in red a component for you to see. Is this the lateral arm you are wanting to replace? Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 2:06 PM
Tiny
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Yes, that is it on the end of it has a bushing need to be replace. If you can guide me true it I will appreciated. Thank you.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 2:27 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello again.

Okay, now I know what you're working on. Have you already removed the lateral arm? Do you need instructions on how to remove? Also I've attached the same picture below. Is the bushing I've circled in red the bushing you are wanting to replace. Let me know and I will get back to you. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 2:48 PM
Tiny
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No, I haven't removed the lateral arm, and yes I need instructions on how to remove please. And yea on the bushing circled in red.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 3:23 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello again.

You will need to remove the wheel hub assembly, CV axle, and shock absorber. Here are a few basic tutorials for CV axle and wheel hub removal:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bearing-hub-replacement

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

After doing so you will be able to remove the trailing arm assembly after removing the bolts shown in the illustration. After removal if you don't have access to a shop press you will need to take it to a shop to have the bushing replaced. The bushing is pressed in and requires extreme pressure to be removed and new one reinstalled. A press is what is required. I've attached the picture step-by-step instructions below for your car. Let me know if you have any further questions about this. Thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 5:10 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for taking time to help us in need. That's a lot of help.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 5:20 PM
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Hello again.

You're welcome! Keep me updated and let me know if you have any further questions on this issue. Thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 5:52 PM

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