control arm and strut rod

[qh187]

how hard is it to replace the left front lower control arm and the strut rod? the control arm has a slight bend in it which pulled the strut rod slightly so both need to be replaced.

Also the CV Boot needs to be replaced. Any help would be great. Thanks.

[anchovies]

It's a bitch if the bolts are stuck. If not, then it's pretty straigthforward. Get a 2-jaw puller or fork to remove the lower ball joint. And lots of pb blaster. Also need an alignment after the job.
CV boot might be the toughest part :D

[ACCORD EX]

CV boot is a bitch !
search for a post by me in the suspension section !
BTW no need for a 3jaws puller ! use a BIG HAMMER ! :D

MIKE

[95AccordEXR]

all you need is the ball joint puller fork a can of wd-40 (or similar) various good quality sockets a couple feet of pipe (for leverage) and a big f'n hammer!

I suggest soaking the nuts first and letting them sit an hour. Then pull the cotter pinns and go to town on the nuts with the socket and the pipe.