AC Ace Control arm replacement Cost
1993–1996 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$622–$5.3k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
Control arms connect the wheel hub to the chassis and contain bushings and often a ball joint; worn bushings cause clunking, vibration through the steering wheel and imprecise handling. Replacement typically includes new bushings or a complete arm. AC Ace control arm replacement costs $622–$5327 plus alignment.
Typical parts included
- Control arm (wishbone) – front
- Control arm – rear
- Control arm bushing
What affects the price
- Whether the full arm or just the bushings are replaced (separate bushings are cheaper but more labour-intensive)
- Front vs rear and upper vs lower arm position
- Wheel alignment required afterwards
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Control arm replacement on a AC Ace typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a AC Ace, this is typically needed as needed—typically every 80,000–150,000 miles; bushings wear before the arm itself.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the AC Ace
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$536–$995
- ABS sensor replacement$221–$410
- ABS system bleeding$176–$328
- AC compressor clutch replacement$441–$819
- AC compressor replacement$473–$878
Control arm replacement cost on similar cars
- BMW 3 Series Cabriolet$315–$585
- RENAULT Megane Cabriolet$315–$585
- VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio$315–$585
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors$315–$585
- AUDI A5 Cabriolet$315–$585
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