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Pontiac Vibe Control Arm
The owner of Pontiac Vibe vehicles should also take note of the Control Arm since its main function is to connecting the frame of the car to the wheels to enable the movement of the suspension system. This enables the wheels to move up and down in a manner which is reciprocating to the irregularities of the road hence enabling the wheels to be in the correct alignment as far as safety of handling is concerned. Various sorts of control arms are used in Pontiac Vibe models depending on their type both conventional stamped steel control arms and the latest cast iron or aluminum control arms that are lighter in weight but more strength. Thus the standard control arms are robust though the wear components such as bush and ball joints may need to be replaced sometime in the future. Performance oriented control arms are designed for those who want to increase the car's contact to the road, especially in the case of high speed or aggressive driving style. These performance control arms are made or DOM tubular steel or aluminium to exert forces during the control of the Vibe and to ensure that the car achieves better alignment as a result of improved general responsiveness of the vehicle.
Each OEM Pontiac Vibe Control Arm we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.
Pontiac Vibe Control Arm Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to remove, inspect, and install the control arm on Pontiac Vibe?A:To detain the control arm, first loosen the wheel lug nuts at the side to be removed, lift the front of the car and securely jack it, then take off the wheel. Then, use the wrench to loosen the nut and a bolt and with help of the prybar separate the control arm from the Steering Knuckle. Lift the front suspension crossmember with a floor jack, and unfasten the control arm front pivot bolt and the rear bushing bolt, and the nuts which securing the control arm. In terms of the control arm, visually inspect for distortion and check bushing for wear and replace them, while on the same note, do not try and correct bent control arms. As for the installation, they have to be made in the reverse order to exercises, having tightened all screws save for the front pivot bolt until the outer end of the control arm has been lifted with a floor jack to emulate normal ride height. When tightening the subframe to the car chassis four bolts the mechanic has to use a bar equivalent to the diameter of the bolts to align each side until the bolts can be slowly inserted one by one and once all four are finger tightened the bolts must be tightened to the specified torque. Last but not the least, fit the wheel and the lug nuts, lower the car, and finally tighten the lug nuts; It is recommended that the front wheel alignment should be checked and needs to be adjusted if required after the completion of the job.
