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07-11-17, 03:37 PM
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07 ES 350 Control Arm !
I am helping my daughter who has a bad bushing in the right lower control arm. The ALLDATA says you have to remove the engine and transmission assembly? I cant believe that's true!
I see some posts regarding lowering the sub-frame on the right to get enough clearance to remove the motor mount. Has anyone actually done this ? Remove the bolts on the right sub frame and dropping the mount 1 1/2 inches whilst jacking up the engine 2 inches to get enough clearance to get the right hand side motor mount to access a control arm fastener
Any help or non theoretical help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Bostongrun
I see some posts regarding lowering the sub-frame on the right to get enough clearance to remove the motor mount. Has anyone actually done this ? Remove the bolts on the right sub frame and dropping the mount 1 1/2 inches whilst jacking up the engine 2 inches to get enough clearance to get the right hand side motor mount to access a control arm fastener
Any help or non theoretical help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Bostongrun
07-12-17, 01:44 AM
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Yes, replaced both LCAs as indicated on the link above. I'll add to remove the dog-bone shape engine strut on top, pass-side, so you don't damage it when you left the engine up. You may find the strut is already cracked; I've replaced ours twice.
Also, since you'll be lifting the engine, I suggest you consider replacing the ATF filter because you need to lift up the engine on driver-side to access a hard-to-get pan bolt. You'll need about 5 qts ATF to replace what you remove. Full flush will require about 12 qts. I recommend Valvoline Max Life Dex/Merc
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...placement.html
Also, since you'll be lifting the engine, I suggest you consider replacing the ATF filter because you need to lift up the engine on driver-side to access a hard-to-get pan bolt. You'll need about 5 qts ATF to replace what you remove. Full flush will require about 12 qts. I recommend Valvoline Max Life Dex/Merc
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...placement.html
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