strut and control arm removal sequence

[barnaby]

I have a tired front end. Not noticeable on smooth asphalt, but on sloped to the right rough surface, the car will drop on the right side. The wheel bearings on the front seem ok

I have locally sourced new control arms with bushings installed and new ball joints.

I have on order 2 Koni sport yellows from one vendor, and a suspension renew kit from another with AudiTT rear control arm bushings.

Question-Is it worthwhile to remove the new installed rear bushings from the new control arms to replace with the Audi's with the kit?

Question-What order would the remove and install take for the struts and the LCA? I was thinking of taking out the strut and then the LCA in that order.

Any tips that you can offer will be appreciated.

 

[OilBurnerDE]

It has been a few years since I rebuilt my front end and replaced the bushings and bearings etc. (I did install the TT rear bushings)

Since you didn't mention if you are replacing the tie rods or not, I would do the control arms first, let the strut support the weight of the brake rotor, hub bearing axle assy.

The when you install the LCA and connect the ball joint, that will support the weight, then do the strut.


I would use the Audi busing, but since you bought a complete LCA you will have new extra parts.