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Old 05-19-2012, 08:38 PM
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I can not seem to separate the spindle from the subframe at the bottom. My question is, how do i order this bushing at the base where the spindle attaches, is it the rear subframe mount or a control arm bushing? i attache some photos of where i cant get the bolt out
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 07:39 AM
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thats the bushing for the lower control arm, aka you need new control arms.

spray with pb blaster and let it sit ---hit with hammer
if doesn't work heat with mapp and find bigger hammer.
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 09:37 AM
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Might need the gas ax to torch off the bolt for removal & then replace the control arm.
Another option is to get yourself a tool that presses the bearing out on the car.
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 11:57 AM
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Yeah I'm just cutting it off today, but that part doesn't show up as a control arm aywhere I look. It looks more like a subframe mount bushing from what I have seen while searching
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 12:06 PM
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use an air hammer, will come right out

Audi A4 Control Arm - Audi A4 Control Arms - Audi A4 Control arm kit

its` the big silver thing at the top. you can't just buy it was its part of the control arm.
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 12:15 PM
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My bad, I forgot to mention this is the rear wheel bearing I'm trying to get off.
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jonbonesjones
use an air hammer, will come right out

Audi A4 Control Arm - Audi A4 Control Arms - Audi A4 Control arm kit

its` the big silver thing at the top. you can't just buy it was its part of the control arm.
The bolt just spins in there, it rusted to the metal sleeve inside of that bushing on the spindle
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 06:31 PM
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I've got an extra driver's side spindle. PM me if you want it.
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by villacorta32
The bolt just spins in there, it rusted to the metal sleeve inside of that bushing on the spindle
Been there villacorta. Had the exact same problem a couple years ago. Finally just took a cutting wheel and carefully cut right down through the rubber between the wishbone and the spindle. When I put it back together with new bushings in there, I used gobs and gobs of anti-seize. Wonderful stuff.
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mtroxel
Been there villacorta. Had the exact same problem a couple years ago. Finally just took a cutting wheel and carefully cut right down through the rubber between the wishbone and the spindle. When I put it back together with new bushings in there, I used gobs and gobs of anti-seize. Wonderful stuff.
Yeah that's exactly what im going to do. What is that bushing called and where can I order it? Gotta love going to fix one thing then having to do another! I can't seem to find exactly what the call that bushing though, so if u know I would much appreciate a link and/or name
 


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