Clunky front? This one had all the characteristics of a bad wheel bearing. Once the wheel was removed, a quick wiggle check revealed a control arm that was quite sloppy. Luckily I had already purchased a control arm bushing in hopes of finding a polyurethane replacement.
While I might not explain the process of replacement, I will say despite Chevy techs statement otherwise, you do not need to replace the entire control arm. The pictures can tell the tale from here.
Happy motoring!
Failed artistic shot
Missing a pitch mount bracket bolt
Upper pitch mount bolt in place
little clearancing required
Rear Control Bushing
Aveo Ball Joint
Removing Ball Joint – always wear proper foot wear
Removing tie rod
nut removed different view
remove control arm bolt
2005 Aveo Control Arm
Using a C Clamp to remove the bushing
a vise works better
Bushing removed
Bushing fighting its new home
There you go
All set
ready to roll
Failed artistic
WRX muffler shot
2005 Aveo Control Arm
Remove Tie Rod Bolt
Unhook lower brace if you have one and front control arm bolt
Rear bushing will not be removed, simply a reference picture
Press out the stock bushing
Pressing out stock bushing
Lubed up replacement control arm bushing
all set
Done