How To Replace Front Lower Control Arm 2007-16 GMC Acadia

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[@normahaner6123]

2014 traverse had a ABS error/traction control error. it was cleared, but now traverse vibrates when quickly stopping at 15 mi per hour. Replaced rotors/pads/tie rod ends/sway bar bushing. would a bad front left lower control arm cause this issue? or possible rack & pinion steering issue?

[@ryanolson5346]

Chiltons says nothing about disconnecting sway bar mounts. Doing this during a warmer than usual Wisconsin winter but still 15° and fighting the last bolt to come out to put the new arm in. This video was a lifesaver. Thank you.

[@r.f.campbell7856]

What the heck is a Lower Control Arm I said to my wife. With your detailed video, I am now a professional at changing our Acadia's front Lower control arm! Well, hardly a pro, but the SUV drives like a dream...(Thanks a million!)

[@jameslunsford2599]

You have made the clearest instructions on how to replace my lower control arm. With your step by step instructions and tool guidance, I can be confident in knowing the job was done correctly and efficiently. Thank you, keep up these videos.

[@ironfistarrival]

You are very Welcomed !

[@tonyvtc3]

Thank you I’ve done my sway bar bushings, and linkages, plus replacing left & right struts. Next are the lower control arms this weekend.

[@jamesjudd6577]

Just bought these from you, mainly because you make such great videos. Thx

[@RoyalEmpressTree]

00:45 knocking a ball joint out is a major pain. I wish you showed more on how much force you used to get it out.

[@KI080199]

Why would you remove the 24mm off the old control arm if the new one already has one?

[@acesolo4sure]

you made this look easy. best video about replacing control arm

[@HoCkey415]

Great video. Where could I find the torque specs table.

[@zackaywagenmaker5860]

Is there any chance you guys can do a video for the sway bar? Mines starting to crack at 98k miles.

[@kevinshelton1541]

Can a crows foot wrench adaptor fit on the ball joint with a torque wrench

[@J3rry2377]

Is it necessary to replace the bolts with new ones? My service repair manual states they are one use only. Thanks

[@TRQ]

+J3rry2377 Thanks for checking us out! They should be replaced but if you are in a bind and do not have them on hand, the old ones can be used in the meantime while you procure new bolts.

[@eskimo2k]

6:55 applies the ugga-duggas with the impact then breaks out the torque wrench to, "torque this to 59 ft/lbs". Torque wrench doesn't move the nut at all because it's already well past 59 ft/lbs from the uggas. 😂 Still a great video, super helpful and shows you exactly what's involved with this job but I just found this part pretty funny and had to comment. I also can't say I've ever bothered to use a torque wrench on a swaybar link. How tight? Tight. The German spec of "Guudentight" if you want to be technical.

[@CiceroFalcaoUSA]

Your videos are Awsome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@johnjorquez3982]

What do you do when you go to remove the nut on the ball joint and the entire ball joint spins with the nut? Thought this was gonna be a quick and easy replacement 🙄

[@myrusEW]

You don’t have to do any of this. Remove the front 24mm nut off the bushing. Remove the two 18mm bolts of the bracket by using an 18mm wrench to back the nuts on top of them. Pull the bushing out. Replace. Installation is reversal of removal.

[@TyzFix]

what is a good brand product for this lower control arm?

[@LuisSantiago-sx8wd]

My mechanic installed the bushings opposite Side blue color outside is that wrong should I fix it?

[@mattdaniel17]

Mine doesn’t have the Allen wrench insert on the sway bar link, so vice grip to the back it is!

[@خالدالمساعيد-ي4غ]

good job

[@grumpymonkey12]

I need to replace the bolt you're removing at 2:30 mark but cannot find it anywhere!

[@owsowmuskwanaistus9213]

So every time I change a part o have to get a alignment ?

[@Paul-vn5mi]

Technically speaking YES you should. I would say that most people don’t unless their wheel or tires are showing any abnormalities.

[@CHB_98]

What if you don’t have a torque wrench

[@PrincernPrince]

Must be nice having a lift

[@jd5179]

what are the signs of a bad control arm?

[@TRQ]

+jd5179 Thanks for checking us out! Some signs of a faulty control arm would be a clunking noise, possible steering vibration, or the vehicle will pull to one side.

[@normahaner6123]

@@TRQ 2014 traverse had a ABS error/traction control error. it was cleared, but now traverse vibrates when quickly stopping at 15 mi per hour. Replaced rotors/pads/tie rod ends/sway bar bushing. would a bad front left lower control arm cause this issue?

[@normahaner6123]

or possible rack & pinion steering issue?

[@kaiw1182]

You made this look very easy, nice job.

[@otisboss2887]

What is "an additional 90%s"?

[@gs1100ed]

It’s not 90% it’s 90 degrees which is the same as 1/4 turn

[@Ryanbaggarly]

Only thing the rivits are in the way while i hit the assemble to get that damn thing out the hole

[@mikehupp2913]

Your over torqing liugs