Instead of beating the new control arm with the sledge, there's a specific way to correctly install it. Install the right side first and as you're putting it in, raise the left side higher than the right and as you're getting the right side in further, drop it to install it on the left. It took me a few minutes to figure it out but after the light went off in my head, I was able to get both lower control arms in quickly.
I totally agree but with these aftermarket arms they were extremely stubborn with me. The second one was 10X harder to get in and it took me 2 hours. Thanks for watching by the way.
@@topnotchcontent My front lower right control arm suppose be delivered by UPS today, it was $100 cheaper than Autozones prixe. I hope it's not way harder to put in like you say yours was!
@@sweetpea1322 it's helpful to have another person hold the spindle while pulling out and installing the new one. The heavy spindle was the major issue for me.
How did you get the nut off that the brake lines are under? My mechanic is having major issues trying to get that one broke loose as there is little to no room to get a wrench on it..and a socket wrench is too big for the work space..
@@topnotchcontent Thank you for the reply...he has tried a ratcheting wrench but there isn't enough clearance for it to slide onto the nut...The wrench is too thick to clear the side of the brake bracket.. May I ask which brand of wrench? I don't know if different models have different thickness..
@@topnotchcontent Thank you again...I will be passing along the information to him...I'm just a little frustrated..my car has been in the shop now for 9 days...and it's this one little nut that is holding up the repairs...He is concerned that if removed incorrectly, it could strip the threads or damage the brake housing bracket..
@@topnotchcontent I'm needing both control arms replaced. Unfortunately, on the drivers side, there is one bolt that runs through the bottom on the control arm through the cross member and on top of that there is a nut. In order to to get to that nut, you have to remove a brake line assembly...which is located in a very small space and is extremely hard to get a wrench on. A socket will not fit , but so far, the mechanic has not found a suitable wrench that can fit onto the nut that holds that assembly. The bolt has two nuts which have to be removed. The upper nut that holds the brake assembly and the nut underneath that that holds the control arm to the cross member.
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Instead of beating the new control arm with the sledge, there's a specific way to correctly install it. Install the right side first and as you're putting it in, raise the left side higher than the right and as you're getting the right side in further, drop it to install it on the left. It took me a few minutes to figure it out but after the light went off in my head, I was able to get both lower control arms in quickly.
I totally agree but with these aftermarket arms they were extremely stubborn with me. The second one was 10X harder to get in and it took me 2 hours. Thanks for watching by the way.
Thank You for posting this tip!
I'm replacing my front lower control arm on my 2002 Dodge Stratus Sedan today and will try your tip.
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My front lower right control arm suppose be delivered by UPS today, it was $100 cheaper than Autozones prixe. I hope it's not way harder to put in like you say yours was!
@@sweetpea1322 it's helpful to have another person hold the spindle while pulling out and installing the new one. The heavy spindle was the major issue for me.
Thank you for sharing this video. This was very helpful.
Thanks for watching. I'm glad it was helpful too.
How did you get the nut off that the brake lines are under? My mechanic is having major issues trying to get that one broke loose as there is little to no room to get a wrench on it..and a socket wrench is too big for the work space..
I used a ratcheting side of an open end wrench.
@@topnotchcontent Thank you for the reply...he has tried a ratcheting wrench but there isn't enough clearance for it to slide onto the nut...The wrench is too thick to clear the side of the brake bracket.. May I ask which brand of wrench? I don't know if different models have different thickness..
@@topnotchcontent Thank you again...I will be passing along the information to him...I'm just a little frustrated..my car has been in the shop now for 9 days...and it's this one little nut that is holding up the repairs...He is concerned that if removed incorrectly, it could strip the threads or damage the brake housing bracket..
@@crystalstanford1840 Are you referring to the guide bracket on the strut or the line end on the rotor?
@@topnotchcontent I'm needing both control arms replaced. Unfortunately, on the drivers side, there is one bolt that runs through the bottom on the control arm through the cross member and on top of that there is a nut. In order to to get to that nut, you have to remove a brake line assembly...which is located in a very small space and is extremely hard to get a wrench on. A socket will not fit , but so far, the mechanic has not found a suitable wrench that can fit onto the nut that holds that assembly. The bolt has two nuts which have to be removed. The upper nut that holds the brake assembly and the nut underneath that that holds the control arm to the cross member.
No torque specs?
This is good work, Frank. You'd be a great maintenance manager at my company. It's out in TN but still!
Thanks Randy! I get pretty dirty that's for sure🤣