How to Replace Lower Control Arm 07-13 Chevy Silverado

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace failing, rusted, rotted, or damaged control arms with ball joint. This video is applicable to the 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 Chevy Silverado
🔧 List of tools used:
• 15mm Wrench 1aau.to/oey/1AXAA00010
• 18mm Wrench
• Complete Metric Socket Set 1aau.to/ofr/1AXAA00043
• Grease Gun
• Pickle Fork
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/ocT/1AXAA00078
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oyw/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oty/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/og9/1AXAA00044
• 15/16 Inch Wrench
• 8mm Allen Wrench
• Hammer 1aau.to/ode/1AXAA00091
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[@brianlewis5359]

Im practically a certified mechanic after watching all these videos and getting it done myself. 1A auto videos have been a real help. I live in Great falls MT and to get my truck in a shop I need an appt 6 weeks out. that dont work for me when I need a repair done now. KZbin certified not quite ASE. But I get it done DIY. Thanks for the videos

[@peterputnam3804]

I like the fact that these tutorials are always on a crusty vehicle

[@MrODOG519]

4×4 tip remove the strut and the cv axel first

[@Futurebeefcake]

A tip to avoid the tension on the strut, if you loosened the top nuts on the strut a little bit, it keeps the strut from jumping like that when you took the LCA off.

[@marcglenn3051]

Thanks for making this videos, I really appreciate it... about to start on my project today May 26, 2022 at around 4:30 pm... My ball joint failed on my vehicle the other day, good thing it happened before I left the driveway right after hearing a clinging sound when I turned the steering wheel , I should have been changed it out several years ago once it was making noise each time I turned or rode over bumps etc...a very embarrassing sound each time I would come to a stop or driving along other vehicles squeaky sounds and people looking at me like "😳" dude you have a clean nice ride, but it sound like it's on springs in someone's bed... the dealer said we can fix it but since GM ball joints don't have grease fittings anymore after they discontinued them years ago the Dealership rep said, the only way I could get the grease fittings ball joints I would have to go after market which is what I did, but as he said if it's not a GM part they can't warrant the part...and I'm like okay, but it makes sense to me to have grease fittings on my vehicle to extend the life on my ball joints .. But anyway I'm going to replace the bad side as well as the other side that hasn't failed yet but is squealing as well I'm just going to do one side at a time and keep this pick'em up truck running long enough until they force us to have to buy all electric vehicles just similar to how everyone had to buy those cable boxes when they went from analog to digital television Goodness 😳 Gracious I'm barely trying to re adjust to post Covid19 pandemic from 2019-2020, and 2021.I need all the help I can get by trying to save a few pennies in my pocket, but I'm watching your (1A auto) channel and it's helpful and helping the like man out..keep them coming..these mechanics trying to tell me I might have additional things wrong and it's may cost me $1,900 to repair and replace.. I'm like 🗣))) are you out of your missing a few ball bearings mindset mind 🤔 just making up stuff with heavy duty ball joints and control arm assembly parts... don't start bringing that up when you haven't even looked at my vehicle yet.. but your easy step by step video showing the tools and wrenches that are needed for the job was simply.. this is my plan A do it myself, my plan B if I run into trouble is call a (mobile Mechanic) since I already have my parts.. to just charge me for Labor and fuel service call at my house Thanks again

[@gregmckinney8710]

Excellent video! Just purchased the parts. You guys save me a fortune. Thanks

[@danacampbell182]

These vids are really great. Andy makes it easy!!

[@1AAuto]

+Dana Campbell Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@kokonowski78]

Don’t wanna trash 1A Auto Because I love the videos and the parts I’m a loyal customer.This video is a little misleading I have a four-wheel-drive and in this video there’s no front CV axle. It never told you that I had to be removed so it made this job look easier than what it was. Now that I know I know what to do. Like I said thank you 1A Auto I’ll order all accessible parts from you!

[@1AAuto]

+jacob kokosinski Thanks for the feedback and continued support! The model in the video is a 2WD so it will be slightly different compared to the 4WD but a majority of the remainder of the video will apply to both 2WD and 4WD. Thanks for sticking with us and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@joeyhdz3435]

Beautiful work ! , very well explained .Thank you for making these videos , very helpful.👍👌

[@steves9313]

How do you know what the ride height is when lifting the control arm up

[@Palooza008]

what size is your pickle fork? Finally taking on this project and cant get the ball joints to release. Could I have the wrong size pickel fork?

[@brandonthecreator698]

Best mechanics on KZbin ☝️🙏💯

[@notraseer]

How would you tell ride height on the bottom control arm? Gonna be doing this in my driveway over the weekend and getting an alignment on Monday at work.

[@bheras06]

Do you also sell those washers that you took off because I lost them and I haven't been able to find them at the local part store?

[@covidfart335]

I just ordered upper and lower control arms from 1aauto my lower control arms came in box with smashed and the boot that covers the ball joints was completely off on both exposing the ball joint and very little Grease I am too nervous to have these installed on my truck as I'm not sure if they are damaged at all and it's too pricey of something to just hope for the best. I just emailed 1aauto and I'm hoping they take care of this. Also I thought it came with grease fittings but it does not

[@TheBucktowncrazy]

Question I'm about to by a set for my rear wheel drive 07 yukon xl 5.3. I've heard that the steering wheel and shaft should be secured so the steering emblem stays correct?? Yes or No??? Thanks

[@eduardoflores6512]

If u put the Nut that holds the stud opposite to where u took it off would that create a problem?

[@joseoneway5065]

you guys are the best in product 🙂

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +ONE WAY LAWN SERVICE

[@atomjordan]

Whats the reasoning behind removing the upper control to do the lower?

[@jackburner8107]

I was wondering the same thing

[@joset8074]

Gonna do this same job on my truck soon. Very good video. Thanks for posting.👍

[@1AAuto]

+Jose T Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@atomjordan]

Howd it go?

[@jameytaylor291]

From a shoddy repair I am missing a nut for the nut and bolt that connects the lower arm. Do you know the size of the nut/bolt

[@scotmiller8379]

Would be nice if you did a LCA video for the 2500HD with torsion bar.

[@1AAuto]

+Scot Miller We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@bready989]

Thanks dude you really help me …not guesswork when it’s time to replace parts..thx

[@euba0149]

The editing of all the different suspension changes at different times and cuts in the video drive me crazy . Sometimes it has brand new shock brand new upper control arm bran new stabiliziers and orher times everything’s all rusty . I understand you guys have clips you roll into each video from other videos but it just drives my OCD or whatever mad lol

[@bel7767]

I have a 02 Silverado 1500 would those torque specs work for my truck

[@larrysimmons6082]

I need to ask I put new lower and upper control arms along with ball joints etc etc to my 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 series when do I tighten everything to spec do I just snuggle up and then wait until tires are back on and lower the vehicles to its original setting and then Jack the truck up to torque it down with the specs? Could somebody please help with this answer thank you very much and great videos

[@matthewnichols6547]

Jack up the control arm to simulate the weight of the truck and then tighten control arm bolts and stabilizer linkage.

[@smiley3303]

Thanks for the video. I didn’t see you grease the LBJ did I miss it?

[@Palooza008]

are torque specs the same for other GMC/Chev trucks and SUVs? e.g. 2012 Yukon XL

[@1AAuto]

The torque specs may be different for your Yukon. Please check the Haynes manual prior to replacing. +Shaun McNamara

[@joeoconnell5706]

Any videos for replacing the lower control arm on a '14 Silverado 4x4? I can't seem to find any.

[@1AAuto]

+Joe O'Connell We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@kenbad]

Ok, so I'm wanting to buy just bushings, but I can t find them, are the lower control arm bushings non replaceable??

[@euba0149]

kenbad almost impossible to find just bushing or just joint these days . They almost always come in a pre assembled unit these days your only luck for individual parts would be outside China distributor my guess

[@stevencunningham683]

Found out the hard way u have to take the strut out if u have a level spacer

[@JesusTorres-li7db]

I have a 2011gmc donthave a snap ring on top of lower ball joint, how do you remove them

[@johnwellsey]

You got to peen them back in with a hammer or air hammer then hit it out from the top

[@steves9313]

And is the installation different on a 4x4

[@lukula2934]

just curious, why did you need to replace the arm?

[@michaellloyd4170]

Do these steps also work for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500?

[@1AAuto]

+Michael Lloyd This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@jet0577]

How do you know whether to replace just the joint or the entire control arm?

[@1AAuto]

+jet0577 If your truck has stamped steel lower control arms and not the cast iron lower arms like the truck in the video. You can replace just the ball joint. The cast iron arms must be replaced as an assembly. Additionally you can check for play in at the inner bushings. But typically it's quicker and easier to replace the lower arms.

[@All_Twerk_No_Play]

@@1AAuto If my truck has the cast iron lower control arms, can I replace them with stamped steel ones that way next time the ball joint goes bad I can just press it out? Will it fit to the vehicle the same as the cast iron one did?

[@ray_banz5899]

I’ve got a 2013 Silverado 2500 with 126k miles. When do you have to do this sort of maintenance? How do you know when they need to be replaced. Control arms, tie rods etc

[@timstremlow3957]

I have an 09 Sierra and I'm about the replace the original lowers now because the ball joints are bad. The truck has 260,000 on it.

[@Chris-cb7zy]

Replaced mine at 150k and they had some life Left.

[@marcomerino1094]

Is this the same or similar process on a 2003 model?

[@EP1CNELSON]

its about the same

[@bigsexymanbear1950]

That snap on ratchet sounds f*cking great.

[@adriandiaz1506]

why do you have to change the whole lower cotrol arm if its cast iron? why cant you just replace ball joint?

[@covidfart335]

So you get new bushings

[@atomjordan]

When I was looking, the acdelco balljoints were 50 bucks a piece. The entire arm was around 85. When you also consider the 2 bushings, which would be ready for replacement, you may technically 10-20 bucks, but not really because of how much time it would take to press everything out of the arm.

[@TheRancher03]

These are the steps on the service manual that's faster but either one is fine. LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (1500) Special Tools  J 43631 Ball Joint Separator.  J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters. Removal Procedure 1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . 2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . 3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. 4. Remove the wheel drive shaft, if equipped. 5. Using mechanics wire or equivalent, support the knuckle assembly and upper control arm. 6. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut. 7. Remove the lower shock module bolts from the lower control arm. 8. Using the J 43631 and the J 45851 , remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools. 9. Remove the lower control arm nuts (1) and washers (2). 10. Remove the control arm bolts (3). 11. Remove the control arm (4).

[@elvispressedtalot9899]

Nice .. the training i get from there videos!. is a bonus to them.. as ive ordered 3 times from them . and have Fixed 3 things on my Truck "2010" The Count is 3/3 . and since im commenting on here.. might be looking to order a control arm. due to a missing Nipple!

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[@elvispressedtalot9899]

Kind of Looking for Bonus Content -- Strictly on Safety'ing your Vehicle !? what are the key points. maybe you can help me out on that 1AAuto.

[@1AAuto]

+elvis pressedtalot Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@jet0577]

What's easier to do?

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out! If you'd like to clarify what you are asking we can try to further assist you, thank you! +jet0577

[@MonkeyBat14]

sweet double up top talent

[@yeahitsalex6821]

How did the truck get all that rust?

[@1AAuto]

+YeahIts Alex!!! Depending on the part of the country vehicles come from, some can develop rust faster or more than others. 1aauto.com

[@martisewashington3898]

He make it look so EASY. Lol as it should be

[@rokaskundrotas4805]

The rust really took over control…

[@matthewnichols6547]

17 on the stabilizer linkage? I've heard 89, 37, and now 17. Whatevs

[@KF1]

17 on the sway bar link. 37 on the strut towers. 89 on the lower control arm

[@ryanlawson1948]

Only thing I don’t like is theirs has now crown nut

[@brandonmurphy3996]

Andy reminds me of Jim Breuer from half baked

[@MrIvesston]

I’m glad I don’t live in a humid area

[@intensifyit]

Might be helpful to add or show that the axle needs to be removed first lol. Your video starts with the axle already removed.

[@1AAuto]

+intensifyit Thanks for the feedback!

[@joeroe2839]

Hes workin on a 2wd truck , theres no axle

[@jperez1083]

@@joeroe2839 😂

[@mikeherring9639]

Yee !!!! 🥰

[@nancydixon1351]

It didn't come with a grease fittings or a place to put one. Not so good.

[@MrDbro94]

Assuming this is a 2wd?

[@1AAuto]

+MrDbro94 Thanks for checking us out! This will be for either 2 or 4 wheel drive applications, the steps will be the same.

[@adamfoster9039]

@@1AAuto Except of course the CV Axle right?

[@Chris-cb7zy]

@@adamfoster9039 completely different for me had to pull the CV and replace strut after reinstalling the CV.

[@brrpbrrp7657]

Any dude that can’t remove a wheel skin/hub cap properly isn’t qualified to work on my truck. Surprised he didn’t break it

[@AlejandroBravo-ej8my]

Lms

[@ronseasyfixjustdoit5098]

A-1 Auto I don't know how you can put that control arm on when there is so much rust on them parts. I would not let you fix my car putting new parts on rusted parts take some time to clean the rust off.

[@AlejandroBravo-ej8my]

Expose

[@Futurebeefcake]

A tip to avoid the tension on the strut, if you loosened the top nuts on the strut a little bit, it keeps the strut from jumping like that when you took the LCA off.

[@1AAuto]

+Chase Thanks for the tip!

[@cliffordcmayhewiii6549]

So when I go to your website and look at this item you have a picture that shows the control arm with MOOG ball joints. Do these come with MOOG? The one in this video the boot is blank. The picture on the website the boot says MOOG..

[@jackburner8107]

Moog is junk now......made in china