How to Replace an Upper Control Arm

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1. just had to change myn its a 2002 from factory to me only 1 time change so its lasted a long time for me lol

2. what if my ball joint won’t move at all? it’s brand new and it’s rock solid can’t move it to line it up

3. That’s why I I like Japanese cars, their easy to work on, and rarely see design faults like that bolt removal clearance lol.. the Japs are very thorough engineers.

4. The term “get a plyers”

5. Great video, thanks. I found out that a 13/16 fits more snug than a 21mm

6. You don’t need to jam a screwdriver in the pinch bolt just whack it with the mallet and it’ll come out

7. Thanks!

8. Y you didn't change that shot ball joint

9. Hey Chris Thanks again for your informative videos been saving lots of labor doing the work myself Thanks again 😀

10. Bro forgot the Saab 9-7……………..

11. And my 2004 Trailblazer sounds normal again. Thank you very much for this video bro!

12. I replaced my upper control arms on a Ram 1500 rwd because of squeaking. They still squeak after being replaced, any help?

13. Its to tight between the car and tire on my car to do that. Can I measure it and know what angle to tighten?

14. I just got my upper control arms from Rock Auto for my 2002 Bravada and I'll be working on it tomorrow morning. Thanks for the video.

15. Again here iam watching this video, really
    Good man, even more
    Cuz you had this trailblazer for me see how do that, I didn’t remember last time i watched, i just was doing yesterday this exactly same side, i just bended that frame part to used drinking tool. When i had it tightened at first i felt like it wasn’t right, cuz I remembered when loosing the ball joint bolt and hitting it up the control arm went up like if was a spring on tension so i loosened it again and
    Dropped the car before tightening it again. Could be also unconscious memory of your video last time i watched. Iam fed up of this trailblazer but is actually not bad car, the issues is known by many so easy on diagnostics, the front differential is horrible design and yeah the Engineers or were drunk, completed their degrees with real bad grades or was sabotaging the company, maybe was their last day working on chevy and was a friday. Is nice ridin car still. For the ones who doesn’t live in snowee winters could just deactivate mechanically the front diferential

16. 👍

17. 15:01 Do I need 4 wheel alignment after? that is why I didn't take mine in to get it replaced yet. $450 extra to align after.

18. Replace upper ball joint

19. Instead of using a Dremel (I don’t have one) I had to take the battery and tray out and sawzall the actual steel part of the car. After that I was golden. The rear part/plastic is real stubborn

20. Thanks again

21. I know this is an old video but i been watching forever as a ghost an subbed prolly 4 months ago an i just replaced my upper control arm all by myself thanks to you an my name is chris so much LOVE

22. And Saab 97x

23. So do you need to get it aligned after replacing this arm?

24. Thanks!!!

25. Good job 👍🏿

26. Mr. Chrisfix I have the same ride as this one here mines an 04 chevy trailblazer I noticed this video was uploaded 8 yrs ago by any chance would you be able to do a suspension rebuild on same vehicle from front to bk tho it would definitely help me in every way + save me $$$ I appreciate it. Take care

27. My bolts back out after 4 months of driving. You think I need to put some blue loctie . Greate video thanks ma n

28. F*** that get moved or the OEM parts

29. Why you put a new control arm on a old war out ball joint

30. Chris, you don't need to cut anything for clearance. That's not really a good idea. I've been watching you for years, even before I had a car..but that is incorrect. Go to 1A Auto for proper removal procedure guys.

31. Could you have accessed the bolt holding the upper control arm through the engine compartment by taking out the battery and battery tray?

32. Great video. A piece of advice. Place floor Jack under the lower control arm so the weight if the vehicle is on it. Then you can tighten the bolts without the tire in the way.

33. Great video! This is one of those GM dumb designs where you have to cut the body to replace what is considered servicable idem.

34. Love your videos Chris, I set out to do my sons Trailblazer and realized you can just loosen those bolts enough to clear the frame member and maneuver the arm out .JS —- Thanks again.

35. i live in canada rust is my Loctite 😢

36. Its crazy how almost unreachable these nuts are

37. wondering if he's self taught

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

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39. How much does it cost to change the Ball Joint?

40. Damn engineering!! Dude seriously, there’s a reason you have over 8m subscribers, you have the best how to diy channel I’ve ever laid eyes on. I literally watch your channel everyday to learn more info.

41. Doubt you will see this. But I’m on the website to purchase the control arms and a couple other parts. No where on there does it say “add to cart”. Is it a call to order place?

42. Thank you so much! This video helped me out with the passenger side. I think I had more trouble trying to take the clip off the old control arm lol . So about the driver side is it the same situation for a 2006 ? (About trying to clear the bolt out) haven’t checked it out myself

43. Dremmer? Is that how you spell the name of the cutting tool? 🤔

44. When I first examined my 06 TBlazer, I swore "surely they would never put the Fender metal in the way like that". This was back before I was fully aware of the evils of automotive design engineers

45. Great detail in this video. Thanks for the help!

46. Why didn't you replace the ball joint??? Wtf doesn't seem like you chris… just saying

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