LOTUS Esprit Control arm bushing replacement Cost
1976–2004 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$501–$1.8k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
2–6h
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. LOTUS Esprit control arm replacement costs $501–$1776 plus alignment.
Typical parts included
- 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 bushing replacement on a LOTUS Esprit typically takes 2–6 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a LOTUS Esprit, 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 LOTUS Esprit
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$489–$892
- ABS sensor replacement$201–$367
- ABS system bleeding$161–$294
- AC compressor clutch replacement$402–$735
- AC compressor replacement$431–$788
Control arm bushing replacement cost on similar cars
- AUDI R8$552–$1.0k
- LAMBORGHINI Gallardo$644–$1.2k
- BENTLEY Continental$644–$1.2k
- ARIEL Atom$460–$840
- ASTON MARTIN DB9$644–$1.2k
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