Help- can't remove front lower control arm cam bolts

[Shelhart2]

I can’t seem to get them out. Installing leveling kit and got nuts off but seem to be stuck. They just slide out, correct?

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[‘21OBX]

They do but you have to remove the load from them. If Your up on Jack stands take your Jack and gently relieve the pressure from the arm. Mark the cams for reference.

 

[Shelhart2]

Thank you. My markings were erased by extensive work to get them off. Sure not going to be aligned after done. Best to eyeball it and take for alignment. Torque specs on these bolts.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

Yes be sure torque is correct when reinstalled. Very important here

 

[‘21OBX]

Thank you. My markings were erased by extensive work to get them off. Sure not going to be aligned after done. Best to eyeball it and take for alignment. Torque specs on these bolts.

Your alignment would not be correct even if you went back to your marks but would be close. Anything that changes the height/angle will throw the alignment out.

 

[Shelhart2]

Yes be sure torque is correct when reinstalled. Very important here

Yes. Do I need to turn the cam washer separate from bolt to get off? I see grove in bolt. Having heck of time getting bolt out. Cam washer on nut end stuck to bolt. What am I missing? Sorry for noob questions.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

The washer on the bolt side is attached....the one on the nut side is removable.

 

[Shelhart2]

Makes sense. Shouldn’t the cam washer come off freely and bolt tap out? I’ve removed tension on arm and still seems immovable.

 

[Robbie_S]

Not sure if you figured this out but after disecting ours last night for our RC lift it appears your cam washer has twisted on the bolt?

 

[GreyZ]

Not sure if you figured this out but after disecting ours last night for our RC lift it appears your cam washer has twisted on the bolt?

I second this. If this is the case, you will need a hammer and a new set of cam bolts and washers. This can be caused by trying to loosen the bolt instead of loosening the nut.

 

[0ne]

No offense but maybe get it back together safely and have a good shop do it? Important components down there and a forum is not the best contingency plan.

 

[Shelhart2]

Yes, it’s now clear. I didn’t remove via the nut side and, therefore, torqued the cam washer onto bolt pinning washer to frame. Not fun to remove. Note to others…. Put a wrench on bolt side and don’t allow to move and use impact on nut side and bolt slides out without issue. Very simple and kicking myself for such a no brainer. I have all new hardware. Other side was done in an hour and even installed revised crash bars. I look brilliant on other side of car

 

[dgorsett]

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