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Hardware for control arm/ball joint and upper link replacment?

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Hi all, I find myself about to change out the control arm and the vertical assist link that goes somewhat with it on a 2009 Versa 1.8L 6 speed manual.

I managed to source parts from rock auto, but they won't arrive for several days, and they don't seem to come with new bolts. I would like to replace those bolts while I'm at it; can anyone tell me what size/length/strength I require for these?

And related the Haynes manual casually says "to get the pivot bolt out you might have to lower the suspension cross member." Anyone have experience with this want to tell me if I will, or merely "might"?
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This is out of a 2008 versa manual. I think they are the same?

Are we talking about bolts for 12 & 13?
You should be able to purchase any OEM bolt from a local dealer. You just have to find the correct part number.
When I did my sub-frame on a 2011, I had to replace the lower bolt on #12. I got it from my local dealer.

The parts guys at the dealerships are usually top-notch, they know there stuff.

And related the Haynes manual casually says "to get the pivot bolt out you might have to lower the suspension cross member." Anyone have experience with this want to tell me if I will, or merely "might"?
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In-order to get the big horizontal bolt that holds the control arm to the sub-frame, you have to either lower the sub-frame a bit, or unbolt the engine mount on that side of the engine and jack the engine up a bit. I've heard it being done both ways.

Here's a video a guy talking about it.

Your two problem spots will be removing the lower bolt on #12 (it might be fused in the linkage) and removing the lower control's ball joint from the steering knuckle.

good luck!

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LOL, yes! All my warnings and problem spots, come from the Rust Belt!

If your not in the rust belt, then everything should be much easier.
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You might only have to do the engine mount trick to the drivers side. I can't remember if the horizontal lower control arm bolt issue was on the driver side or both.

My brain is foggy, it's been awhile since I researched this stuff.
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Just to clarify my ramblings.

The horizontal bolt that connects the lower control arm to the sub-frame "119(12,88)" is the one where you either have to jack up the engine or lower the sub-frame to get it out.

The lower bolt on #12 (linkage) can be problem in the rust belt, the fuses into the #12 part. This is only a problem if you need to replace this part. Other wise, If you choose to lower the frame, just remove the upper bolt on #12 and leave the bottom one alone.
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