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Originally Posted by TrafficJam
Now the car is pretty smooth on highway. Unfortunately, I certainly need to bring it into the shop again because of this leak  . Do you guys think it is still safe to drive this car around for a few days before I bring it in? Also, does any of you guys encounter this problem before? Does replacing the control arm solves the problem? Thanks! |
Yes, this is a DIY fix. The oiled bushing is integral with the OEM part. You can get an aftermarket bushing alone but you need a method of pressing the old bushing out to swap the new one in. Or just get the OEM tension strut for ~ $350. The book recommends a new aluminum bolt and two nuts to do the job as well. Final torque to the bolts is applied after the suspension is carrying the weight of the car.
I drove on mine for what I assume was several hundred miles before the oil finally came down pat the rashguard. Seems fine after the fix. Cheers.