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Re: Re: Re: 99 Cougar V6 How do you replace the Control Arms?
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Originally Posted by badcat99
The Bushings are worn out on the drivers side causing excessive tire wear only with that tire. I have also come to find out that I need
to install a camber kit to get the alignment within specs.
The car has over 100k on it. So it needs new motor and transmission
mounts. So what started out as a quick and simple Control arm change has gotten much bigger. Oh well..
I believe that in order to get the Ball joint to release from the strut
I just need to find a long pry bar and just force the control arm down
even though the bushings are still very springy.
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sounds like its time for a 3.0L. 
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1996 Ford Contour SE - Sold
3.0L V6 and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
364 whp, 410 wtq @ 16 psi and only 4,700 rpms.
1999 Tropic Green SVT Contour - Bone stock and MINT
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