2005 Control Arm Bushings

[Folken]

Hey,
my lower control arm bushings need to be changed but I see
from some old posts that the bushings cannot be changed by themselves on a 2005 and that the whole control arm needs to be changed??
Is this right? or has the situation changed and the bushings can now be changed separately?

difference is huge price wise...............

Thanks Folken

[gdanaher]

You check with your friendly parts counter guy and see if those parts can be ordered by themselves.

[Folken]

Hi,
Since my original post I have been busy.

I have a 2005 Camry that has worn lower control arm bushings. Not that bad as yet but should be done.
One dealer says they can change the bushings
(part # 48650 07020) but another dealer says that
this VIN # you cannot do the bushings you have to change the whole control arm.
Toyotapartscheap.com- also says that they bushing is not available and I have to change the whole arm.

Who is right? Any idea , would be appreciated.............Thanks

ps should I also replace the ball joint at the same time?

[njerald]

What does your Factory Service Manual say?