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Control Arm: Testing and Inspection

The lower control arm if damaged, is serviced only as a complete component. Do not attempt to repair or straighten a broken or bent lower control arm. Inspect the lower control arm for signs of damage from contact with the ground or road debris. If the lower control arm shows any sign of damage, inspect the lower control arm to see if it is bent.

The only serviceable components of the lower control arm are, the pivot bushing, and the tension strut bushing.