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@tonysiliguri7 жыл бұрын
Great video but your description should note on the G6 it is the 4cyl model being demonstrated and advise all v6s have front bolt motor mount clearance issues that require extra time and attention. Major omission!
@TopNotchChampion3 жыл бұрын
For those with this issue, I just did mine. Need to lift transmission on driver side, and engine on passenger side. When replacing new control arm, ball joint first, then front bushing then rear bushing worked the best. I also needed to remove the rear bushing and slide in to place first for easier installation.
@Bags18187 жыл бұрын
1aauto videos got me into wrenching, you guys explain and show everything In a very clear and practical way that make you feel confident you can get the job done yourself . Keep up the great videos!
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+Ryan b Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/front-control-arms/Pontiac/G6/1ASFK00182?KZbin&CTA+Comment&QxxUcXRLo
@mattmgarza4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate 1A Auto's videos. Any time I have a repair and I see that you guys have made a video on it, I know it's gonna be smooth sailing--or as smooth as the job will allow, lol. Thank you!
@1AAuto4 жыл бұрын
+Matt Garza Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
@dcents54587 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys...awesome video! Note: Saturn Aura 3.5 V6 is not as easy as this video with the 4 cyl, you have motor mounts in the way that will have to be move slightly out of the way to do the job....so not as easy as the job in this video
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+D Cents Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/front-control-arms/Pontiac/G6/1ASFK00182?KZbin&CTA+Comment&QxxUcXRLo
@evanpost61082 жыл бұрын
Awesome, clear and brief, love it. Thanks for keeping it under 10 minutes and giving clear shots. The only snag I ran into was the front bolt in the control arm did not come out all the way with my hands because a motor mount was in the way. But I was able to use a pry bar to pry on the bolt head and it came right out.
@1AAuto2 жыл бұрын
+Evan Post Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@austinwartick4345 Жыл бұрын
How did you fit the pry bar in there? I really dont want to take motor mount out
@edwardmmanns7454 Жыл бұрын
Great video... thanks for all the speeding up.
@rickreimer7 жыл бұрын
This only works for some G6 models. My 2007 3.5L required unbolting the engine mount and raising/lowering the car to get the main bolt out.
@shoe22413 жыл бұрын
my g 6 had the mount in the way. major pain in the butt to change the control arm. its a 2007.
@bustdnkl750710 жыл бұрын
The Aura with a LZ4 V6 requires that the engine mounts be moved before you can take out the front bolt. Much fun.
@DJMovit6 жыл бұрын
While my Saturn Vue is a little different this video helped get the rear bushing out.
@jameldixon41406 жыл бұрын
Hello, DJMovit. My son's friend also has a Saturn vue (2009) that needs a new control arm. I was wondering, did you have to replace the whole control arm, too?
@chriswhereyouat6 жыл бұрын
Great video, I will be placing my order for many parts for my 09 Malibu because of this. Thanks again
@edwardx49797 жыл бұрын
This is the same procedure for a 2009 Chevy Malibu. Good job, guys! Just a suggestion, but you guys should include the name of other cars that this tech repair can relate to. Thanks for the video
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+Edward X Thank you for watching, and the insight on vehicle repair list! 1aauto.com
@edwardx49797 жыл бұрын
For a 2009 Chevy Malibu LT, the only difference is that the two bolts on the bushing is positioned differently on the arm bar...that's all. Hope this comment helps you guys who are looking to change a 2008-12 Chevy Malibu. I'm not sure but it might be the same for the 2013-15 too if GM didn't change the control arm. PLEASE check before you repair
@FreshKicks45456 жыл бұрын
Edward X thanks I will be ordering from 1A auto ,and do it my self
@keacehicks71712 жыл бұрын
Make sure it’s leveled before tightening?
@joevillanueva15147 жыл бұрын
the motor mount is in the middle of the bolt? how to take it out not all Pontiacs are the same it's the same model and everything except the amount is in the middle of that Bolt
@Frost_Tiger8 жыл бұрын
Would you use grease in the control arm bushing or just put it in without using grease
@maxlove48216 жыл бұрын
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@edwallchris847 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. thank you. just a quick note, you called the ball joint a tie rod.
@adammcintee4439 Жыл бұрын
My ball joint bolt snapped and the stud is stuck ( rusted and more corroded ) in knuckle any tips on how to get it out ? Hammer and punch ? Maybe with torch ?
@ultimateormus79032 жыл бұрын
Good work
@ramram9817 жыл бұрын
Hello, thank you very much for so many great videos! Can you tell me why you don't remove so many of the nuts or bolts with the impact wrench in this video?
@RaulSantos-c6h Жыл бұрын
Great video, but it is not the same for all G6. If you can check, the G6 GXP is a bit different, and the back bolt does not come out that easy. I just wish you guys would make a video on how to do it on a G6 GXP and also how to replace the bushings on the swaybar, not the sway bar link that's easy. Thanks for all your videos
@1AAuto Жыл бұрын
+Raul Santos We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@sanyex83908 жыл бұрын
Thanks this will help me with my Opel Vectra C !(apparently this 2 car use the same control arm)
@brassmonkey45067 жыл бұрын
One thing they need to mention is that for these vehicles with the 3500/3900 V6 you will need to support the motor and remove the motor mount in order to remove the front control arm bolt.
@BIGROYTHEDON6 жыл бұрын
Man i wish i read this comment 5 hours ago
@IlliterateSage5 жыл бұрын
Oh damn. I was hoping to replace my front control arms soon. Thanks for the note! I might have to take it in, then.
@jamimcdonald38594 жыл бұрын
Yup like to kick engineer some where for the v6 model
@eavery82 жыл бұрын
And passenger side the exhaust pipe is in the way.
@cheyward16607 жыл бұрын
Did urs come with a grease valve for bushings?
@MarquisVonLion6 жыл бұрын
Hello, I've got a Pontiac vibe 2008, I need to replace the lower control arm ( left side), so far I managed to remove it, but I'm having difficulties to install the new one ( the original one was bent in a car crash :
@ryanbasser93966 жыл бұрын
You don't have to remove the motor mount you just have to loosen top and bottom nuts and pry up on mount and the bolt will slide in and out easier then getting the mount out
@xiiixlllvlllxiiix6 жыл бұрын
Ryan Basser be more specific man
@NOBOX711 жыл бұрын
no alignment?
@codys39158 жыл бұрын
I would like to do this to my 2006 Pontiac G6 3.5L sedan...will I need to remove the engine mount on that particular model for the passenger side control arm??
@doofapotamus23238 жыл бұрын
I had a similar problem on my '08 3.5. I placed the jack underneath the motor and removed the rubber mount and it was fairly easy to do.
@1AAuto11 жыл бұрын
Yes you would need an alignment after this procedure. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
@takeoUup1153 жыл бұрын
08 g6 , passenger side you have to unbolt motor mount and lift motor to get the front bolt out .
@dragonprototype38836 жыл бұрын
What to torque the front bolt. The bolt you loosened after the tie rod bolt came out ?
@crystalh51488 жыл бұрын
great vid...thanks man
@1AAuto8 жыл бұрын
+Crystal Fusco No problem. Thank you for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
@mamdouhnoshy70205 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly, but I was just asking for what you mean by the front bolt. (70-foot-pounds)
@vincentlockie25104 жыл бұрын
Mamdouh Noshy it’s the bolt that is straight across from the ball joint, tighten that to 70fp
@clmcls10 жыл бұрын
My car makes a cracking sound when I turn the handle to the left or to the right. Is something wrong with my control arm?
@1AAuto10 жыл бұрын
You may want to inspect the ball joints and all of the front suspension and steering pieces.
@mtb1650710 жыл бұрын
thanks great video
@1AAuto10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
@aaronglbrn10 жыл бұрын
the ball joint doesn't go in except for just the tip when install the new one..on my 09 chevy malibu. the store said i dont have to press it... any advice?
@1AAuto10 жыл бұрын
If you can get a nut threaded onto the tip (by hand), it should suck the control arm up into position when you tighten it down.
@BillyMoonMan7 жыл бұрын
what would be the process if I just wanted to change the bushing? is that possible with this control arm? I can't find any info on it at all
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+Billy Moon Thank you for checking us out. In most applications, the bushings should be able to be pressed out, however we do not have a video available at this time. You would need a bushing press tool or similar, but we recommend verifying the exact procedure through a service manual. 1aauto.com
@mamdouhnoshy70205 жыл бұрын
Please what do you mean by the front bolt 70 f/p Thank you
@1AAuto5 жыл бұрын
+Mamdouh Noshy 70 foot pounds of pressure. You will need to use a torque wrench in order to ensure this is tightened to spec.
@1AAuto11 жыл бұрын
It could be. You may also want to check the front axles and all of the suspension pieces such as the tie rod ends and steering stabilizer end links to see if they are worn. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
@koreymayo88844 жыл бұрын
Why don't you use an impact wrench?
@mikeswede1311 жыл бұрын
Would this also work for my 2005 malibu?
@bdubberz5 жыл бұрын
If we have a bad ball joint is there any way to just replace that?
@1AAuto5 жыл бұрын
+Brandon Woychik Thanks for checking us out! Depending on the vehicle, ball joints are typically replaceable rather than the whole control arm. 1aauto.com
@clmcls11 жыл бұрын
do you guys have a shield replacement for the fuel tank?
@Bubblebag20107 жыл бұрын
This is not the same for a 2006 g6. the motor mount is in the way to pull the forward bolt out.
@deathk267 жыл бұрын
The V6 setups have the motor mount that is in the way. All you should need to do is remove the bolts underneath for the mount and jack the engine up to get clearance.
@kimjuanun48735 жыл бұрын
It is the same, i changed my front 2 last summer
@kimjuanun48735 жыл бұрын
I have a 2.4, 4 cylinder though
@watuzi11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. If my Nissan Quest makes thumping noise on bumps, could it be worn control arm bushings?
@vincentlockie25104 жыл бұрын
Edmund Mendez definitely a tie rod end.
@RaulSantos-c6h Жыл бұрын
This video is great, but it does not work on all G6. It is definitely not how it goes on the G6 GXP the motor mount is on the way to remove the bolt.
@rlm1024665 жыл бұрын
Your video states Bushing replacement.... none showed here.
@th3elf4 жыл бұрын
The bushing is part of the control arm
@shawnjohnson10586 жыл бұрын
What do you mean jack the suspension up?
@1AAuto6 жыл бұрын
+Shawn Johnson You will have jack up the suspension but putting the jack under the lower ball joint. Jack up the suspension just until the vehicle comes of the jack stand you were using while doing the rest of the steps. One the nut it tightened you can lower the car back onto the jack stand. 1aauto.com
@ryanmoore40987 жыл бұрын
This does NOT apply to a 2007 Saturn Aura. In the Aura the engine mounts must be removed in order to back the front bolts out.
@jayryan74736 жыл бұрын
It does apply to the 2007 Saturn Aura as long as it is a 4 cylinder. The V6 requires removal of the motor mount.
@lavishluevano7 жыл бұрын
do I need an alignment after this?
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+lavishluevano Yes you will want to get an alignment performed after replacing these parts. 1aauto.com
@compitacris7 жыл бұрын
I have an 05 malibu. Will this be the same procedure
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+compitacris Thank you for checking us out. The procedure should remain the same as long as you have the new body style Malibu. www.1aauto.com/1A/front-control-arms/Pontiac/G6/1ASFK00182?KZbin&CTA+Comment&QxxUcXRLo
@compitacris7 жыл бұрын
1A Auto Parts thank you guys. It's actually a malibu maxx
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+compitacris Thank you for the response. The Malibu Maxx will still remain the same procedure. Please let us know if you have any further questions. 1aauto.com
@ignatiusreilly82805 ай бұрын
And not shown: "kinda jack up the mount so geometry is right" - I need to see that, I don't know what I'm doing :/
@jericho78996 жыл бұрын
How similar is the process for the drivers side?
@1AAuto6 жыл бұрын
+jericho kendall It should be the same or a very similar process. We also carry the new control arm shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them. We hope that this helps you out. www.1aauto.com/1A/front-control-arms/Pontiac/G6/1ASFK00182?KZbin&CTA+Comment&QxxUcXRLo
@jayryan74736 жыл бұрын
Nope! This isn't for any ol' G6. This has got to be the 4 cyl you're working on. Add an extra hour labor if you need to do this on the V6, which has clearance issues where you need to remove the engine mount. These guys have it figured out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/el62oKyPeN9jp9k
@Frost_Tiger6 жыл бұрын
can you press out the control arm bushings or the whole bushing will have to be replace?
@1AAuto6 жыл бұрын
+Aaron Nelson You can press them out, but is is easier to replace the whole thing.
@Frost_Tiger6 жыл бұрын
1A Auto Parts thanks makes my job easier then
@Banism247 жыл бұрын
good
@1AAuto7 жыл бұрын
+Banism24 Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/front-control-arms/Pontiac/G6/1ASFK00182?KZbin&CTA+Comment&QxxUcXRLo
@mikelboyd7114 жыл бұрын
That wasn't the tie rod.. that was the ball joint..
@kainhall5 жыл бұрын
Our saftey lady told us to not use a "cheater pipe" I told her "then how do I do my job?" Like seriously....
@josephfine33945 жыл бұрын
NEVER use a cheater bar on a ratchet wrench! Use a long breaker bar to break bolts loose, or you could strip your ratchet pawls and injure yourself. This damage is not covered under warranty, either.
@davidhinkle22072 жыл бұрын
That is NOT the same as a 2009 Saturn Aura
@markjensen192711 жыл бұрын
No alignment necessary for lower control arm replacement on this vehicle or the malibu, aura.
@1AAuto11 жыл бұрын
You should get the vehicle aligned after replacing the control arm. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393