Diagnosis And Testing - Lower Control Arm
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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. The lower control arm is serviced as a complete assembly otherwise. Do not attempt to repair or straighten a broken or bent lower control arm. It must be replaced.