[Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?

[BAINEY, WALTER]

If the tire is on the ground there isn't pressure pushing up on the
upper control arm...  But when you remove the upper attaching point
things can go wrong.  I know many folks that use the jack/floor method
to remove springs.  Just be careful as the springs/weight of car is very
unforgiving.  Hopefully someone will chime in with a detailed process on
how to do this properly.   

 

I have used spring compressors to take some of the danger factor out of
this process.

 

W  

 

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From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Pelle
Andersson
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 2:47 PM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front
controlarms?

 

Yes the lower control arm pulls the upper control arm down but there's
no

counter force pulling the upper control arm in the opposite direction!?

In other words, the upper control arm follows the lower and if the lower

control arm is fixed (resting on the tire or on a floor jack) so is the
upper!?

Unless one lets the lower control arm hang on the upper via the caliper?

 

I won't touch anything unles I'm 110% sure!!!

 

Pelle

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	From: BAINEY, WALTER <mailto:wbainey at kent.edu>  

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	Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:05 PM

	Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front
controlarms?

	 

	STOP

	 

	 

	There is pressure everywhere in there.  Take a look at how
things are connected.  The spindle connects the upper/lower control
arms.  I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely
because they can be dangerous.

	 

	Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond.
Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe.

	 

	
	Walt

	 

	
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	From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Pelle
Andersson
	Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM
	To: The Chevelle Mailing List
	Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front
control arms?

	 

	Hi!

	 

	Is there any tension from the springs on the upper "a-arms" ?

	i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs?

	As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control
arm?

	 

	I need to change the bushings :-/

	 

	Pelle

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