How do you remove and install the lower control arm and spring on Buick Century?

Lifting the front of the vehicle, replace the wheel with the one that was removed and also disconnected and removed the shock absorber. Subsequently, you have to take off the front stabilizer rod link from the lower control arm as well as sever the brake reaction rod from the lower control arm. Wear safety gloves while placing a jack on stroke about 1/2 inch away from the side of the car. Below the lower ball joint stud 13mm remove the ball stud cotter pin and loosen the nut about 1/8 inch. (3mm) without removing it. Snap the steering knuckle near the stud or use the ball joint removal tool to pry the stud off the knuckle. Once the stud is free lift the jack underneath the control arm, unscrew the nut that holds the steering knuckle to the tapered stud, and remove the steering knuckle. Slowly lower the jack till the spring detachment from the control arm and in case you have to, use the pry-bar, to remove the spring from the lower control arm seat. After this you have to remove the spring after removing this then you have to remove the lower control arm by unscrewing the locknut that holds it to the frame. For installation, when placing the spring on 1984-87 models, position the bottom end into one of the two drilled holes of the lower control arm and leave the other hole empty with flat of the spring up and straight with helical coils downward. Reverse the remaining steps for installation and tighten the control arm frame bolts to the specified settings: 1975-76 being at 9 ft. lbs. (12 Nm), 1977 at 125 f-lb : The new at 1978-87 170 Nm, and the others at 95 ft. lbs. The maximum available torque of 129 Nm can be delivered with the vehicle grounded.

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Buick Century Front Lower Control Arm Assembly
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly, Front Lower Control ; Arm, Steering Knuckle Lower Control; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 10328898, 10301556, 10301554, 10328900, 15293667, 15293660, 15293665, 20977507, 25853335, 10291505, 10287710, 10348613, 10303056, 10348611
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Buick Century Front Lower Control Arm Assembly
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly, Front Lower Control; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1992-1996 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.3L
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly, Front Lower Control; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1991-1992 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.3L
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Buick Century Front Lower Control Arm Assembly
Part Number: 10328905
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly, Front Lower Control ; Arm, Steering Knuckle Lower Control; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 10348657, 10324054, 10407706, 10348655, 10407661, 10301557, 10305523, 10301560, 10412683
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Buick Century Front Lower Control Arm Assembly
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly, Front Lower Control ; Arm, Steering Knuckle Lower Control; Lower Control Arm
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Buick Century Front Lower Control Arm Assembly L.H.
Part Number: 14082847
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly, Front Lower Control Lh; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower Driver Side
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- 1982-1991 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel
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Buick Century Front Lower Control Arm Assembly R.H.
Part Number: 14082848
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly, Front Lower Control Rh; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1991 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel
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Buick Century Front Lower Control Arm Assembly
Part Number: 10206716
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly, Front Lower Control ; Arm, Steering Knuckle Lower Control; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
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Buick Century Control Arm

The Control Arm of the Buick Century vehicles is important in connecting the frame of the car to the wheels so as to enable the movement of the suspension system. This part enables the wheels to turn in order to conform with road surface irregularities, this is important in the prevention of misalignment of wheels thereby enhancing safety. Buick Century models have incorporated diverse variations of Control Arm, they comprise of, stamped steel, cast iron and aluminum Control Arm of modern model that is both strong and light. Stamped steel Control Arms are very robust but they are sensitive to rusting consequently becoming a major concern. On the other hand, the newer models are made for better performance with durable construction material and technologies such as DOM Tubular steel and Aluminum. It has been established that performance oriented Control Arms are created for aggressive driving and tuning altering to provide enhanced handling, as well as stabiogeneity for Buick Century through different road conditions.

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Front Lower Control Arm Assembly R.H.
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Q: How do you remove and install the lower control arm and spring on Buick Century?
A: Lifting the front of the vehicle, replace the wheel with the one that was removed and also disconnected and removed the Shock Absorber. Subsequently, you have to take off the front stabilizer rod link from the lower control arm as well as sever the brake reaction rod from the lower control arm. Wear safety gloves while placing a jack on stroke about 1/2 inch away from the side of the car. Below the lower ball joint stud 13mm remove the ball stud cotter pin and loosen the nut about 1/8 inch. (3mm) without removing it. Snap the Steering Knuckle near the stud or use the ball joint removal tool to pry the stud off the knuckle. Once the stud is free lift the jack underneath the control arm, unscrew the nut that holds the steering knuckle to the tapered stud, and remove the steering knuckle. Slowly lower the jack till the spring detachment from the control arm and in case you have to, use the pry-bar, to remove the spring from the lower control arm seat. After this you have to remove the spring after removing this then you have to remove the lower control arm by unscrewing the locknut that holds it to the frame. For installation, when placing the spring on 1984-87 models, position the bottom end into one of the two drilled holes of the lower control arm and leave the other hole empty with flat of the spring up and straight with helical coils downward. Reverse the remaining steps for installation and tighten the control arm frame bolts to the specified settings: 1975-76 being at 9 ft. lbs. (12 Nm), 1977 at 125 f-lb : The new at 1978-87 170 Nm, and the others at 95 ft. lbs. The maximum available torque of 129 Nm can be delivered with the vehicle grounded.