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Replacing Lower Control Arm

   04/10/2024  44 Comments on Replacing Lower Control Arm

Replacing Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint. Learn how to replace a lower control arm with the lower ball joint. I show the process in a 95 ford windstar but it is similar in many different makes and models. This is a single arm control arm with a strut bar for support. A wishbone lower control arm will be similar minus the strut bar.

WATCH THIS if you are changing out your control arm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QczV_6v42A
Upper Control Arm Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7bOxQe_WhU
How to Change Tie Rods:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05XOhz67jGA
Ball Joint Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZztbAShnlxw

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44 thoughts on “Replacing Lower Control Arm”

  3. Something that I am surprised wasn't mentioned (unless I missed it) was to torque the cradle (frame) to control arm bolt after the wheel is installed and on level ground! If this step is not done preload will be introduced into the bushing and cause premature failure!!

  13. I felt super confident about changing my upper and lower control arms for the front of my car. Unfortunately I could not get the castle nut off along with three other bolts and nuts. They are probably the original nuts and bolts when the car was built, 04. So discouraging that I couldn’t get the job done, I honestly wanted to cry. Best of luck to the people who work on their own vehicles.

  21. I have a Saab 9-3 Convertible with the exact same problems. I ordered both sides from Ebay yesterday when they come I hope to get them fitted along with the rear engine mount and the car will drive like it should. Like the videos Chris keep them coming.

  24. Great Vid Chris! Inner lower control bushing should be tightened after suspension is at ride hight. The strut bar might not be an issue, but the lower needs to have zero preload on rubber bushing. Maybe I missed it.

  29. Good video… however, you can torque up the ball joint with the load off the suspension, but you should snug the chassis bolt nut and radius arm nut… but then put the wheel on and lower the car to load the suspension before torquing the chassis bolt and radius arm nut. If you torque the chassis bolt with the arm dangling, when you put the wheel on and lower the car onto its suspension, the rubber bushes are always being twisted.

  31. I can only ever mention one criticism of these videos: the parts on these cars are not rusted. Yes, it would be a dream if it was always so easy as this.Much of the technique and knowledge for car repair comes from dealing with the unexpected matters that are not addressed in the bare removing of bolts.

  34. I wish it were this easy on all cars. To be fair, on some cars this job is much more complicated than it is here, due to vastly different designs. However this was a great video is you have this type of control arm.

  38. QUESTION: When installing the Lower control arm the specs say do not torque the front and rear bolts until the weight of the vehicle is resting on the ground. How can this be accomplished?

  39. Good video. I happen to have brand new sealed 2013-18 Ford Escape Front Driver Side Lower Control Arm with BallJoint

    Ford Mazda Volvo Front Sway Bar Link TRQ Automotive Part # 1assl00440

    2014-2018 Ford Escape, transit, Focus, C-Max Inner & Outer 4 Piece Tie Rod Set TRQ Automotive PSA87436

    I sold my car and don't need them now. Make any offer. If anyone needs, let me know.

  40. Hello Chrisfix my name is Daf from San Antonio TX. I wanna really study automotive technology so I watch your videos to know know and visualize. Cause rn I’m having a ball joint problem on my owl vehicle. I already know kinda to replace oil on my car. Air filter and drain. And all but need of course to study it.

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