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Originally Posted by Daox
The penetrating oil on one control arm bolt did its job. However, the metal tube in the center of the bushing is bonded to the bolt... So, as I spun the bolt, it bent the upper metal flange as shown in the picture below. This of course ripped the rubber around the tube as it spun. Ack, this one will be fun. Ideas welcome! I left the rest of the control arm bolts to soak in more penetrating oil.  |
Are you replacing the control arms? Normally when the compliance bushings wear out, Honda wants you to replace the whole control arm and many dealers won't sell just the rubber bushing. If so, cut off the control arm and hold the sleeve in place with vise grips.
FYI If you don't already know, Majestic Honda has good prices on Honda parts.