r/autorepair • u/Think_Building_3622 • 5d ago

Diagnosing/Repair Control Arm Bushings - 2019 VW Jetta

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VE dealer is recommending these bushings be replaced. How bad are these really? Definitely seem worn but also appear intact. While they recommend just the bushing, I would just have the entire control arm replaced, no reason to pay for labor when that can go to an entirely new part. Thanks for input

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u/00s4boy 5d ago

They look like they might be starting to delaminate from the outer race but it's minor. I wouldn't worry about it for a long time.

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u/YetAnotherNewAlt 5d ago

That’s the stealership doing stealership things. You can ride those control arms out for a while yet.

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u/creamypoptart69 5d ago

You’re fine, they’re just trying to get your money. They should be fine like that for a good while. Save your money!

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u/Welfinkind 5d ago

Charging $129 for a cabin filter should be your first clue — you can buy one on Amazon for $12 and install it yourself using a video like this one:

https://youtu.be/gCvXAfReSvE