How to Remove and Inspect a Control Arm?

To remove the control arm, start by loosening the wheel lug nuts and raising the front of the vehicle. Support it securely on jackstands and remove the wheel. Remove the ball joint pinch bolt and nut, then disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the control arms and rotate the bar down. Use a pry bar to disconnect the control arm from the steering knuckle and pull the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle. If removing the right control arm, remove the pencil strut and engine lower torque strut. Remove the bolt and nut securing the front of the control arm to the cross member, then remove the bolt that attaches the rear of the control arm to the cross member. Finally, remove the control arm. To inspect the control arm, ensure it is straight and replace if bent. Inspect the bushings and replace if cracked or worn out. To install the control arm, reverse the removal steps, ensuring to tighten the pivot bolt and rear mounting bolt with the control arm raised to simulate normal ride height. Tighten the control arm's front bolt first, then the rear bolt. Install and align the engine lower torque strut. Finally, install the wheel, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser Front Lower Control Arm
Part Number: 4656730AN
$237.60 MSRP: $364.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm-Lower Control; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 4656730AK, 4656730AL, 4656730AH, 4656730AM, 4656730AJ, 4656730AG, 4656730AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, Classic, GT, GT Convertible, LX, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Suspension Control Arm
Part Number: 4656730AH
$237.60 MSRP: $364.00
You Save: $126.40 (35%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm-Control
- Replaced by: 4656730AN
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Front Lower Control Arm
Part Number: 4656731AN
$237.60 MSRP: $364.00
You Save: $126.40 (35%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm-Lower Control; Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 4656731AL, 4656731AH, 4656731AJ, 4656731AF, 4656731AK, 4656731AM, 4656731AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, Classic, GT, GT Convertible, LX, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Front Left Lower Suspension Wishbone Control Arms
Part Number: 4656731AH
$237.60 MSRP: $364.00
You Save: $126.40 (35%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm-Control
- Replaced by: 4656731AN
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Suspension Control Arm
Part Number: 4656730AL
$237.60 MSRP: $364.00
You Save: $126.40 (35%)
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm-Control
- Replaced by: 4656730AN
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Suspension Control Arm
Part Number: 4656731AL
$237.60 MSRP: $364.00
You Save: $126.40 (35%)
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm-Control
- Replaced by: 4656731AN
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L

Chrysler PT Cruiser Control Arm Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Suspension Control Arm
4656730AH
Q: How to Remove and Inspect a Control Arm?
A: To remove the control arm, start by loosening the wheel lug nuts and raising the front of the vehicle. Support it securely on jackstands and remove the wheel. Remove the ball joint pinch bolt and nut, then disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the control arms and rotate the bar down. Use a pry bar to disconnect the control arm from the Steering Knuckle and pull the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle. If removing the right control arm, remove the pencil strut and engine lower torque strut. Remove the bolt and nut securing the front of the control arm to the cross member, then remove the bolt that attaches the rear of the control arm to the cross member. Finally, remove the control arm. To inspect the control arm, ensure it is straight and replace if bent. Inspect the bushings and replace if cracked or worn out. To install the control arm, reverse the removal steps, ensuring to tighten the pivot bolt and rear mounting bolt with the control arm raised to simulate normal ride height. Tighten the control arm's front bolt first, then the rear bolt. Install and align the engine lower torque strut. Finally, install the wheel, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts.