Control arm removal 4kq

Jason Mawhinney jmawhinney at nc.rr.com
Sun Feb 23 00:18:41 EST 2003


I used offset wrenches that worked perfectly for the job.  They are
available at almost any tool store.
Good luck with your replacement.
Jason Mawhinney
'85 4kq 20v
'86 coupe Gt
'87 5ktq

At 06:59 PM 2/22/2003 -0500, you wrote:
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>I am getting ready to take the control arms out of my 4kq to replace the
>bushings. I already read Huw's site on the removal of the bushings and I have
>a good feeling I have that under control. My current problem is with the
>bolts that actually hold the control arm to the sub frame. I cannot seem to
>get a wrench, socket, breaker bar, or anything in there to hold the nut while
>I am wrenching on the other end of it. Is there a special tool, either to
>make or to buy, that can get in there and hold it? Any help would be nice as
>the car is in the way in the garage. thanks!
>
>~Kenny
>85 4kq
>90 V8q
>75 280z (mmm Turbo'd)




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