How To Change A Control Arm - ex : Chevy Impala 2006-2013

[@nehemiahjackson]

You have the BEST AUTO repair video's on KZbin you tell the truth and demonstrate everything thanks for keeping It REAL I can truly say I have learned a lot watching your channel keep up the good work

[@klowny1969]

awesome..glad i was able to show you a few things lol..dont forget to subscribe!

[@jmrandom194]

Going to replace both lower control arms, both anti sway bar links, and the bar itself (2008 Impala) . Seems to be pretty straight forward and your video confirmed that. Very good job!

[@cwsosby]

Wow, that is probably the best instructional video I have ever seen for a task that seemed so daunting to event attempt at first. Great Job!!!

[@klowny1969]

thanks for watching

[@SBDaddy56]

Excellent video. Very thorough and omitted no steps. Nice job. This procedure also applies to Buick Rendezvous, Pontiac Aztek, and the '97 and newer GM minivans (Venture, Montana, etc).

[@klowny1969]

SBDaddy56 thanks for watching and commenting

[@Cuzn55]

Awesome vid man, I need to basically re-do my front end cause of previous owners neglect, and this is gonna be a big help on saving me a ton of money for the control arms. Thank you!

[@klowny1969]

+Cuzn55 awesome thanks for watching

[@MichaelInFLFL]

Great video! Took my stress level about replacing the control arm on my 2011 Impala down several degrees. The only concern I have is that the bolts/nuts weren't torqued to a specific amount. Since I'm not an experienced mechanic, I typically try to do things like this by the book, especially when working on parts that could potentially fall off!

[@klowny1969]

Glad it helped!

[@robertnauss4815]

Awesome video one of the best back yard videos Ive seen. Well explained.

[@klowny1969]

Thank you! Don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@bertsbuds7860]

Good thing there’s people like you..... thanks, now I can do it myself, instead of wasting hundreds

[@klowny1969]

Awesome..thanks for watching and commenting..dont forget to susbscribe

[@iampirucl]

One of the best detailed videos for control arm replacement. You are the shit

[@klowny1969]

Christopher Lewis thank u sir

[@tinocastro7397]

U just saved me lots of money. Thank you very much for showing us noobs how to do this.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching

[@ryans413]

Thank you very much for the well detailed video. Im redoing all my suspension and brake parts minus the struts and wheel hubs on my Pontiac and since your cars setup is the same it should be easy going for me. New rotors new pads new sway bar pushing new sway bar end links and new control arms both sides. Thanks for the guide seemed not too difficult.

[@klowny1969]

Not bad at all..good luck and dont forget to subscribe

[@northpoint1039]

Great Video Klowny. I m going to show this to my wife and hopefully she can get this done by this Friday. ;)

[@klowny1969]

Now that's what I'm talking about!!

[@thomasmacleod7185]

Must thank-you for this video. It was the details that you provided that made the difference. Wish I had watched your video before I got started! Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching

[@daviddebuhr8995]

That was a great how-to! Thanks!

[@klowny1969]

thanks for watching

[@mos9905]

Good video. Does more than you have to but good to show everything for new/non professionals

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@matthewsmith8281]

Awesome video! Loved the humor you worked in too. Made it seem like an easy job. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching..dont forget to subscribe

[@BillyAveritt]

Saving me bro I subscribed, I’m about to have to do this on my 2011 Chevy impala today

[@klowny1969]

Thanks! Awesome, good luck!

[@batemanjo9]

Thanks for posting this video. I really only needed it to see what the size was for the torx bolt. T-55! Awesome.

[@klowny1969]

Great thanks for watching

[@infidel66687]

I believe it's a T57. It's a really uncommon size but everyone uses a T55. T55 is close and common and it usually works

[@nomad-1776]

Man I wish my car was as clean as this. Need to find myself an impala from south of the salt belt.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@CentralTexasRailJetProductions]

Plenty of em down this way. My 2011 has spent most of its like in North Texas with exception to a year that I lived in Miami for work (2019). Still have the car and it's practically rust free! Refuse to part with my Gazelle Chariot. Love my Impala! Just had to work on my Lateral Link today, and the car still appeared to be clean as can be down below!

[@antoniostark5511]

2020 Quarantine time, good time to work on the rust bucket. Thanks for the vid!

[@klowny1969]

awesome..good luck..and dont forget to subscribe

[@JenniferDenlis]

Just replaced on my 2009 Chevy Impala. My driver side lower control arm. And upper tie rods inner and outer driver & passenger side. (Thanks to your awesome video..!!) But noticed tie rods and lower control arm doesn't have a spot to attach a zurk ball fitting to fill with grease. It's covered completely. So I bought a adapter needle to add to my grease gun. **Where do I properly inject this needle into a ball joint and upper tie rod so it doesn't ooze back out?**

[@castjljr]

Of all the videos I have seen on "how to" this one is helpful. Thanks

[@klowny1969]

thanks for watching

[@castjljr]

+klowny1969 quick question, how similar is this to changing a 2004 Impala SS?

[@klowny1969]

+castjljr should be pretty similar

[@djsnapback405]

this deserves a thumbs up and for you to watch the ads

[@klowny1969]

thank you..dont forget to subscribe

[@dalesmart1216]

awesome sauce! would not have thought to Jack up the car and putting it's weight on the control arm to finish tightening. Nice quality video dude. easy to see what your doing.

[@klowny1969]

thanks..and thanks for watching

[@mickeymoe100]

Best DIY video I've every seen. Great photography, narration, and he even gives you the sizes of the sockets and wrenches! BTW, I think he likes "lube"! LOL I'm a subscriber as of now!

[@klowny1969]

+mickeymoe100 lol thank u..and i looove lube :)

[@alekdallman8013]

this dude is cracking me up! hahaha "put the wrench on top. cause thats how he likes to be" or "stick it in baby stick it in" hahahha i wont hate this project cause you made it fun and funny

[@klowny1969]

Lol thanks for watching and commenting

[@dlamonttv]

Dude, I need a friend like you, great vid 👍🏾

[@klowny1969]

Lol thanks!

[@9631612]

Nice helpful video with great camera work!!

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@Mario-G-Man]

Awesome man! I'll be doing this to my 2002 impala maybe today. Thanks for the tips! Keep up the good wook! Peace.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks and good luck

[@petro062]

Great job. I know you are a pro just by the names of the tools. AND you saved me so much time. Great video. Keep up the good work brother. What goes around comes around.

[@klowny1969]

awesomw thank u

[@chevasechols6327]

Thanks for the walk through, very detailed with every step which makes it very understandable 👍🏽👍🏽

[@klowny1969]

glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe

[@saddlenavaya3156]

thank you so much for responding having issues with a 2010 impala. had both CVS joints repaired and as soon as I got the car back the axle and CV broke now my transmission is leaking so it's at another shop getting repaired I feel ripped off from the first shop.

[@klowny1969]

becareful who u take ur car to

[@natewalls304]

I’m looking to replace my whole front end….2012 impala ltz control arms, inner and outer tie rod ends, struts and stabilizer bar link. What should I start with first? Control arms, struts or tie rod ends? Thanks

[@cwsosby]

Here we are again and its still a great video!!!

[@klowny1969]

Thank you

[@ppoonjr]

Great video! Should help when I replace control arms on my 2012 Impala

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@hondamancl450]

Great video thank's Dave from Michigan

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

[@TH4NATO5]

Great video bro. Makes it easy for us diyers.

[@barrgordon8197]

thank you for this video, I am also rebuilding my suspension.

[@klowny1969]

You got it..don't forget to subscribe

[@noed.7654]

Great job,thanks for the helpful tips

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell

[@llunaricardo78]

Changed mine today. Perfect

[@americanpatriot2999]

What a great video, my 2000 Monfe should be a breeze!

[@klowny1969]

yes it should..good luck! don't forget to subscribe.

[@jlyt69]

Thanks! This is good for all the w-bodies.

[@klowny1969]

jayr yup thanks for watching and commenting

[@_JohnDo]

Thanks, helped me get to work tomorrow!

[@klowny1969]

Awesome!

[@GPski]

Great video used it to change out my lower control arm on a 2006 impala thanks

[@klowny1969]

George Ski np..thanks for watching

[@Flabbycakes]

Great quality video with good information. Helped me a ton. Thanks!

[@scrick60]

Excellent video. !! Thanks very well done.

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

[@stormiemisener2475]

great video. thanks 👏

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@appliancedude63]

I just did this. The video helped a lot. Thanks.

[@klowny1969]

Awesome thanks for watching

[@xelism8627]

kool thanks man for the respond and again great video I plan on getting mine done over the weekend

[@klowny1969]

xelism 86 np..just double check that there is no hole underneath the balljoint for a grease nipple

[@MLTPLMGZ2006]

I watched a video about the control arm bushing and how to change that. I'm buying the kit and changing it all. I don't have a hydraulic press.

[@klowny1969]

Awesome good luck!

[@terryo950]

Excellent video, well done my friend!

[@klowny1969]

Thank you very much..don't forget to subscribe

[@allmightyjamestown]

great video! i have to do some work on my 08 impala. this is a great help.

[@klowny1969]

awesome..thanks for watching

[@allmightyjamestown]

+klowny1969 if there's anything more u can post on fixing impalas of this year, please post. thank u.

[@klowny1969]

+allmightyjamestown yes i have a ton on my channel

[@allmightyjamestown]

+klowny1969 any advice, my 09 impala is not starting. it cranks but it won't start. I checked the relay and even switched it arround with an identical one from the ac compressor and still nothing. no port on the fuel rail to see if fuel will squirt, I'm thinking it's the pump but I don't want to drop the tank unless u have to. any other advice? or opinions u could provide? I'd greatly appreciate it.

[@klowny1969]

+allmightyjamestown there is a schraeder valve gotta look on the fuel rail..also check for spark

[@ronaldgreen5292]

Great job, explanation for a relatively easy repair job, but those control-arm bolts should be dosed in wd-40 or similar, because they are the original ones and you don't want any rust or anything else that can cause breaking. I would take those bolts to a specific fasteners place, and replace them.

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe!

[@jabsalt]

Hey what brand control arms do you recommend ? Are the Detroit axles good? Thanks

[@CeCe-cx3gq]

How much should or would a mechanic charge for a job just like this?? I need one done on my 98 oldsmobile archieva

[@CeCe-cx3gq]

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[@Model10b]

Good video! Bronx humor. Cracked me up. This guy can work on any of my jobs!

[@llunaricardo78]

Damn good video.. Love your attention to detail..

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching

[@joyceroberts9304]

Good job!! Smarty pants

[@markcolman6885]

Very Helpful ! Thank's

[@klowny1969]

glad i was able to help..don't forget to subscribe

[@kevinashby3784]

Thanks for the video; I hope to use it yo save me a lot of repair $$$

[@klowny1969]

+Kevin Ashby thanks for watching!

[@frednowicki7355]

Thank you for sharing your expertise !

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching

[@CarmXXX1]

Just got er done. It was kind of funny because while i was busting everything apart i kept saying butter sauce.

[@TheYouTopianProject]

“A little butta soowace “ 😂

[@klowny1969]

Yeah babyyy

[@williammorris3389]

Great video very informative

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..dont forget to subscribe

[@Evillt1]

Love your video

[@klowny1969]

Thanks don't forget to subscribe

[@stevenbrugger4071]

Great Work Man !

[@klowny1969]

Steven Brugger thank you

[@stevenbrugger4071]

Question was the rear spindle issue with impalas ever corrected ? - Do you know - i bought a 2011 chevy impala ltz and just got an alignment and noticed from rear of vehicle both tires have a negative toe - in - it appears there is a class action law suit for just this reason - please respond - appreciate it sir .

[@jaejay716]

I have to change both my cv axels on my 06 grand prix gxp. Do you have any videos showing how to do them?

[@klowny1969]

I have a cvaxle video on a ford escape..similar procedure

[@5GrumpyOldWomen]

What's the difference between this video and doing the work on a 2002 Impala? Possibly just less electrical to disconnect? Does the original '02 Impala come with a ball joint that you can't add grease too?

[@Scion4600]

Nicely done, I'm doing the same to my Malibu tomorrow. Do you follow up with a wheel alignment?

[@klowny1969]

on this car there is no need..some cars its necessary

[@kevinbarry4325]

The stressing of woman preferably is my favorite part👍

[@klowny1969]

Lol thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@DJRolgunz]

Thank you for this video

[@p.k.808]

I hear a clicking sound in mine. Trying to determine if its a tie rod end/ball joint/ or control arm bushing. Your videos help a lot. How long did this job take you?.

[@NuffffffSaid]

Klowny, I have a 2002 Chevy Impala that needs a new front sway bar, that i plan on changing in the near future. I have heard that i have to drop the cradle to get the sway bar out and i heard that it will slide out without dropping the cradle. Can you give me any information on whether i need to drop it or not? Thanks!

[@klowny1969]

No need to drop it..thanks for watching

[@CepinysOrg]

great video. I think I have a bad cv joint on my 06 impala ss. it's making a clicking noise when i turn left. any recommendations?

[@klowny1969]

thanks..i have a video on how to change a cv axle..its on a ford eacape but its the same concept..thanks for watching

[@CepinysOrg]

+klowny1969 your welcome. I'll check it your other video as well. Ire century discovered the clicking noise and think that's the issue. Sucks because I just changed breaks and rotors a couple of weeks ago and didn't notice anything..

[@xelism8627]

great video ..the control arm I purchased doesn't have a nipple to grease how do I grease the ball joint?

[@klowny1969]

xelism 86 some are sealed for the life of the ball joint

[@mushthepig]

Great video!

[@robertaguilar2968]

I just changed both outer tie rods due to cracking noise when I turn the the steering wheel. I still have the cracking noise but mostly on driver side. is a control arm issue or is it my struts cause I do need all 4

[@jameskarl8908]

Hahahahahaha "beat it like it owes you money" hahahaha

[@rindersonhoward9839]

07 impala do i need just to buy the control arm or ball joint separate

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well done - is there any need for an alignment?

[@klowny1969]

Thanks..not for this car..some cars yes

[@djrudy1977]

Awesome. Thank you sir

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

I pried on my tire and punctured a hole in the tire. Your control arm bushings look fine to me. Someone's heavily marketing replacement of these parts, seems like.

[@klowny1969]

The bushing was cracked..why did u pry on ur tire?

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

@@klowny1969 Prying on tire was the suggested way to check the ball joint, yes? I didn't see any cracks in the steel. Is it a valid test to have suspension unloaded, this is an abnormal condition? I think using a pry bar to check bushing while suspension is loaded is more valid?

[@klowny1969]

Jack up the car and put a pry bar under the tire and wiggle up and down..you should not puncture a hole in ur tire doing that..I have a video on that kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp7TfoWOjL-jhbs

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

So I rechecked mine b/c they looked fine while on the ground, inserted a prybar into the bracket and gave it a twist. The rubber insert was completely unbonded from the outer ring, this was allowing the ring-eye to move up and down. The rubber insert (hinge?) itself, was still fine. The bushing is shot b/c of the broken bond, I'll be replacing them. Thanks! ;)

[@klowny1969]

Np..did u see the video on how to check your ball joint? Not sure how u punctured your tire..also dont forget to subscribe and click on the bell to be notified of future videos

[@rangerrick8220]

You have a video on how to replace the steering intermediate shaft 00-05 Impala?

[@rebeccarosales9118]

part number

[@marcellejackson1673]

when turning sharply to the right and accelerating right front wheel makes a rubbing sound and feels like it wants to pull in another direction. Only when turning sharply (I notice it mainly leaving from a stop) and accelerating sharp to the right. does it sound like a control arm issue? other then that car drives perfectly stright.

[@klowny1969]

Its possible..check the whole front end

[@jnray094evr]

I put a new 06 Chev Imp driver side master window control switch. But only works for rear windows and with front windows.

[@eramirez189]

Quick question. Will you need an alignment after this? Thank you.

[@klowny1969]

No u do not..dont forget to subscribe

[@saddlenavaya3156]

question is it possible that your rear right control arm if it's cracked really bad that it could cause the car to drive hard or different? alot of vibration when going at a certain speed.

[@klowny1969]

certainly possible..that can be a dangerous condition

[@daytonpyro]

where do you live about. the underside of that car look new. mine is rust... looks like about a 6 hour job for me. haha good stuff. thanks

[@klowny1969]

New york..thanks for watching and dont forget to subscribe

[@Ninja_Haze-805]

Can u or do you have a video on changing the oil pan on the transmission

[@klowny1969]

Dominique Hayes checkout my video on how to install a drain plug on a trans pan

[@Ninja_Haze-805]

klowny1969 is it the same process for my 2006 Chevy Impala

[@mydreamfilms50]

good job man!

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and commenting..dont forget to subscribe :)

[@B-S1999]

So when u load the control arm up you want it level before tightening the bolts right?

[@klowny1969]

Yesir..don't forget to subscribe

[@B-S1999]

@@klowny1969 appreciate it and for sure subscribed.

[@melissaboyer7428]

Nice Tripple Tread's there.

[@terrencecalnimptewa7283]

Nicely done , what's the price for the fifty star bit?"

[@mitchelmcgarry1718]

have you ever ran into an issue with these cars that when you cut the wheel left trac control comes on like it's spinning but it's not I'm stumped I have a 2010 impala ltz

[@klowny1969]

Mitchel Mcgarry im not sure i understand ur description of the problem..when u go all the way left or right the belt squeals on these cars..is that what ur talking about?

[@javierzone9132]

Great tutorial.....

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching!

[@awm7353]

On a 2009 Impala, I found you really should disconnect the strut. Otherwise, it is a pain in the ass if not impossible to get the ball joint back in. It was very hard to get it out without disconnecting the strut

[@klowny1969]

Whatever makes your life easier..don't forget to subscribe

[@live_lifeor_dye8875]

Very knowledgeable

[@Bama_RTMF]

The ball joint nut, not really torquing that? Just get it as tight as you can?

[@klowny1969]

yes pretty much..and make sure it aligns to the cotter pin hole.if not tighten it some more until it aligns. never loosen..thanks for watchng and dont forget to subscribe

[@Bama_RTMF]

@@klowny1969 I did front brakes on my 04 Grand Prix GTP yesterday, and noticed there was movement on the passenger side, which I assume would be ball joint play. Looks like this is the exact same set up as Grand Prix, so I’ll be doing this job soon too.

[@Gushers2276]

this is so fucking 100% perfect

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

[@Antonio-fo3dn]

Good video