Control Arm: Service and Repair

Replace control arms one at a time to prevent axle misalignment, making installation difficult.

UPPER CONTROL ARMS



Firebird models use a single torque arm in place of upper control arms. Refer to ``Torque Arm, Replace'' and Fig. 3.
1. Support vehicle at frame and rear axle.
2. Remove control arm front and rear mounting bolts. On some vehicles, disconnect the shock absorber lower mounting stud to provide clearance. Also, use a suitable jack under the nose of differential housing to aid bolt removal.
3. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten control arm bolts with vehicle at curb height.

LOWER CONTROL ARMS
Follow ``Upper Control Arms'' procedure for replacement of lower control arms. On models equipped with a stabilizer bar, remove stabilizer bar outlined under ``Stabilizer Bar & Bushings, Replace'' procedure before removing lower control arm mounting bolts.






Fig. 3 Coil spring suspension.