can't get lower control arm camber bolt out...tips?
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can't get lower control arm camber bolt out...tips?
Hello all,
I'm trying to replace my lower control arm, but cannot get the camber adjustment bolt out.
After removing the nut and one cam, do you just try and hammer out the adjustment bolt? I tried pounding it out last night with a big hammer, but that did nothing. Should the camber adjustment bolt spin freely after removing the nut on the opposite side?
I've applied some PB blaster and let it sit overnight.
I perused through this thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/problem-lower-control-arm-front-camber-adjustment-bolt-126883/
But it seems like one solution is to CUT out the lower control arm?
Thanks,
Paul
I'm trying to replace my lower control arm, but cannot get the camber adjustment bolt out.
After removing the nut and one cam, do you just try and hammer out the adjustment bolt? I tried pounding it out last night with a big hammer, but that did nothing. Should the camber adjustment bolt spin freely after removing the nut on the opposite side?
I've applied some PB blaster and let it sit overnight.
I perused through this thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/problem-lower-control-arm-front-camber-adjustment-bolt-126883/
But it seems like one solution is to CUT out the lower control arm?
Thanks,
Paul
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I had the same issue, the bolt had frozen inside the metal sleeve in the bushing, a lot of patience, WD40 and a large mallet worked for me.When I re-assembled it, I used anti seize .
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had to cut the control arm out. The camber adjustment bolt was seized so badly it looked like it was welded into the bushing. Control arm had to come out anyways. The bushing housing was cracked. Damn seized bolt and cam ruining everything! Have to wait for Mazda to ship a new set to my dealership on Monday.
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Anyone know if the camber bolts from the rear lateral link are the same ones in the front lower control arm? I have an extra camber bolt, washer, and nut, I bought brand new from the Stealership because one of the rear ones snapped off during my alignment so I bought 2 just in case. I plan on replacing my front passenger lower control arm and even though I'll be using a lift and air impact tools I know the risk of snapping these bolts is high as my rears were frozen pretty bad in the bushing and the head sheared right off wit a box ended wrench. So in the case I need to cut out the front camber bolt can I replace it with the same replacement as the rear camber bolt? Since I have it already, I hope so, these suckers are expensive from Mazda (stupid eccentrics)
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my alignment is off and the shop told me i need to replace the bushings and bolts as they are locked in place and my alignment is off camber on the right front side.
simpler just to get new arms and bolts rather than just replace the bolts and bushings
simpler just to get new arms and bolts rather than just replace the bolts and bushings
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iirc shady had a hell of a time with replacing bushings
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So I seem to have the same problem with the bolts being seized so badly im going to need to try and cut both sides off of the control arm. Can you cut just the head of bolt of or will i need to more into the side of the bushing. Also where can i buy the camber bolts at i was ablt to save the washer and the nut. Thanks.
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