How to Replace Front Lower Control Arms 05-10 Chrysler 300

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[@bernie472]

Your video saved my butt at the last minute. Got a 2014 Dodge Charger R/T that I tried to get an alignment on, and couldn't get one because the front lower ball joint control arms were both worn out. I did this job after I got back from Big O tires, where I took it in the first place. Would have cost me $520.99 for both with alignment. This video saved me close to $300. Thanks!

[@1AAuto]

+Simon Black 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

[@porfi81salas]

This guy has saved me so much time under my car. Awesome videos man.

[@1AAuto]

+Ben S Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

[@jeqwanwilliams4839]

This a 100 dollar job I want to do myself this morning. It seemed hard till this AM.

[@waldemargolowko6534]

A1 mechanic is the best. Videos are always clear and easy to understand

[@bigwes1976]

Great videos but this job was much more difficult than expected but the prices for the great quality of parts you provide are so much appreciated.

[@1AAuto]

+Wesley Walker Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

[@dylanstephens4179]

What made the job so hard? I’m gonna do this job in a week or so

[@14dogday]

Thanks for the video, i replaced mine on 2008 charger using a 2 ton jack . To tighten them i put a jack stand under suspension and lowered the 2 ton jack.

[@erikcaldwell2913]

Where under the suspension is a safe place to put the stands. I may have to do the same, cause I have no ramps.

[@14dogday]

I did one side of my 08 charger the bolt was an 18 mm but the nut was a 20 mm...I use a rachet on the bolt and a adjustable on the nut......thanks for the video helped alot

[@trayzmovin8898]

I have an 05 300. I had to bang on my ball joint nut til no tomorrow... Even had to try a ball joint separator to help! Right when I was ready to throw in the towel it broke free! Took a good while. The video was on point just my 300 gave issues.

[@1AAuto]

+Trayz Movin 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/control-arm-with-ball-joint/i/1aslf00164?KZbin&CTA+Comment&GnBXK_zA

[@steveg9302]

Had the same problem when replacing the tie rod ends. Ended up using a BFH and brute force but I got it to work. This car is amazing, and I love that it's based off of the E-class Mercedes... Chrysler just did a terrible job on the suspension parts (and the cheap interior lol), but thenagain, you can't expect much from a $40k car. Both the control arms, tie rod ends + bushings need replacement around the 100k miles mark.

[@CHx4Dinner]

Same here.. I ended up using a ball joint separator in combination with a pickle fork and a hammer and when it finally broke free it shot out with a lot of force! Your comment definitely helped give me some confidence that it would come out eventually.

[@pkranz937]

One extremely important note - after installation, these tension struts *must* be tightened at *Ride Height Only*, to avoid preload on the bushings. The same is also true for the rearward control arms.

[@Coatsy71]

Drop the car down on ramps if ur diyer

[@davidrobins4025]

Well done video. I could see all the processes used. Thank You.

[@1AAuto]

+David Robins Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

[@bokneeza]

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[@bokneeza]

1A Auto Parts and less back problems lol

[@babak1969van]

Nice video! I am wondering if it’s possible just to replace the rubber bushings on the existing control arm, I’m not sure if they’re pressure fit or not

[@dylanfinger2619]

I agree that you need a video for the lower ball joint. The lower ball joint is a huge pain, and there seems to be no easy way to get it off. Is this why 1A AutoParts has not taken this task on in one of their videos yet?

[@1AAuto]

+Dylan Finger It's easier to replace the control arm with the ball joint already pressed in. Here is a link to the control arm that we carry shown in this video. Hope this helps you out. www.1aauto.com/control-arm-with-ball-joint/i/1aslf00164?KZbin&CTA+Comment&GnBXK_zA

[@recon7730]

Yes I agree with Dylan Finger, I was thinking of replacing the whole steering knuckle with the ball joint already pressed in, left and right but that part alone would be to costly. I am in favor of looking for a video on the front lower ball joint. Just did the upper left and right control arm today. I've seen guys attempt to take out the lower ball joints but was a no go, then drill it out or use heat to free it, then press it out. Love the video : ) 1 AAuto please do one soon, especially on how to free up a stubborn ball joint that won't budge.

[@Captain_Dark]

For those who wish to know the nut connecting the control arm to the subframe is a M14-2 locking flange nut

[@elpikorofloresbarrios6529]

Me gustan mucho estos videos me ayudan demasiado muchas gracias por existir 1A auto

[@trusouthboy3322]

I replaced my control arms by watching this video thanks. When I finished, i had abs/bas lights on. I replaced the abs sensor, but i still have the problem. The lights came on right after this fix. Any idea what I might have done?

[@trusouthboy3322]

I actually replaced the rearward control arms?

[@Nik3T3kk]

I'm attempting this job tomorrow. Any thing I should look out for?

[@Chrismckinney1]

Knowing that 99% of people watching this would be using a jack and jack stands and have to use the weight of the vehicle to torque the nut at the end, you didn’t think to demonstrate how it’s done?

[@samtripoli8075]

Jack the car up on both sides and turn the wheel to open up the area you'll be working on. When done, slide ramps under the wheels, lower the car down onto them, and finish tightening the bolts. This is what I am going to do.... I have to fix this tomorrow. My car just out of nowhere started making this rattling noise as I came home today. Really disappointing.

[@SergioRodriguez-pk6dn]

What do I do the control arm is Frozen in place won't budge I had hit it with hammer and pb baster and nothing

[@tylernottayler]

Can you guys do a rear also

[@revscott58]

I notice that the inner bushing center has an elongated slot in it. Same goes for the front rearward control arm from your other video. Do these slots allow for some camber and caster adjustment in alignment?

[@1AAuto]

+revscott58 They may allow for some adjustments. 1aauto.com

[@ralphbischoff6979]

The body side of the control arm has a slot in it. Does that have to be adjusted?

[@tossemup5210]

Was the screwjack placed under the Rearward lower control arm to put weight back on the suspension

[@mrficks1838]

Very helpful, Thank you.

[@1AAuto]

+Mr Ficks 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/control-arm-with-ball-joint/i/1aslf00164?KZbin&CTA+Comment&GnBXK_zA

[@NickHunterHayes]

Couldn’t get the ball joint out even with a ball joint puller. Ended up rounding out the tip of the stud.

[@newwavepressure6478]

I'm replacing the hole suspension should I take everything off them put it all together or do one part at a time

[@1AAuto]

+jack T You could take everything apart first if you wanted to. 1aauto.com

[@Runswithwood]

Do the control arms have the teeth inside the bolt hole for camber bolts?

[@ahuimanu1]

Great videos for the Mopar cars...I have a 2017 Charger R/T...I am going to replace the upper control arms, both lower arms, as well as the outer tie rods and sway bar end links. In what order should I begin?

[@1AAuto]

+ahuimanu1 Thank you! We have different steering and suspension kits for your vehicle. I have attached a link for you. www.1aauto.com/2017-dodge-charger-brake-steering-suspension-kits/y-mo-c/2017-60-377

[@steveg9302]

How many miles did you put on your charger? Most mopar cars really only need the control arms and tie rod ends replaced around the 150k miles mark...

[@ahuimanu1]

Thanks, @@1AAuto, but I already have the parts...just wondering should I start at the upper control arm and work my way down from the outer tie rod, then front and rear tension struts? I already did sway bar links.

[@FelipeGarcia-ct8qq]

ahuimanu1 how you do it

[@Mejia93635]

When will you show the 06 Chrysler 300 lower ball joint? (center)

[@miguelparra1976]

Do the ball joints need to be greased after installation? Thank you.

[@1AAuto]

+Miguel Parra If they are sealed units then you do not have to, but if they have holes for grease fittings then you will have to grease them after install! 1aauto.com

[@anthonym7133]

Are impact wrenches not recommended?

[@israelmendoza7514]

I have a 2009 Chrysler Aspen and I need to replace the ball joint on the lower right arm. I have to replace the whole arm with new ball joint correct. I can't just pop out the old one right .

[@1AAuto]

+Israel Mendoza Thanks for the feedback!

[@k.w.4068]

Thank you!

[@1AAuto]

+Kay Whitley Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@Ninja_Haze-805]

Can I use power tools?

[@chrishill8917]

can you do ine where you replace the lower ball joint

[@1AAuto]

+Chris Hill Thank you for watching. We will keep this in mind for future repairs. www.1AAuto.com?KZbin&CTA%20Comment& 866-403-3393

[@amyparker1786]

I've been told that clanking noise from suspension on Chrysler 300 is from ball joints, and after replacing them the clanking noise comes back after 4000 miles again. Is that true?

[@jbrock2439]

Yes yes and yes

[@jeffreybonilla1907]

Is this a tension strut? I’m confused with what that is

[@nathanstrub528]

I have a 06 rt charger and the reward lower control arm does not want to fully press back onto the ball joint. Any suggestion?

[@pantae2946]

Will this be the same for a 2013 Chrysler 300 base model?

[@1AAuto]

+clutch 3hunid 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

[@pantae2946]

@@1AAuto thank you

[@biggame2175]

Are these the same as tension struts?

[@JesusRodriguez-de7ee]

Nope. This is a tension strut for sure. The lower control arm should be attached to the spring. Which as you saw in the video thwy didnt deal with the spring component. I think they just got them mixed up.

[@bigmikestan]

What do u mean by add 90 degrees though

[@bobbybenn8822]

Thanks for the video, however I bought a upper and lower forward control arm kit. I replaced the upper control arm and when I went to install the lower, I noticed that shipping sent me three uppers and one lower, so I had to go and spend another 75.00 at auto parts store. Buying kits maybe cheaper, but it's not the best way. I also ordered a front end kit for 81 ford f100, one tie rod didn't fit, again, another 30 bucks from auto parts store. I will buy parts from 1aautoparts, but not kits. how do i correct your mistake?

[@1AAuto]

+Bobby Benn Please call our sales staff at 888-844-3393 and we will help you out. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

[@iggyc1013]

attempted this project and now I get knocks when I go over bumps. Suggestions?

[@AlphaEyad]

Will this control arm for a 2011 Dodge Challenger ?

[@1AAuto]

+Eyad Omar Thanks for checking us out. This control arm is listed to fit the 2011-2018 Dodge Challenger with the V8 6.4L engine. Hope this helps you out!

[@eltrillo3889]

Is there such a thing as a strut tension, or radius arm? at pep boys they said I needed to replace it, as well as the control arms, in order to get an alignment, but I can't anything called strut tension, nor radius arm.

[@1AAuto]

+El Trillo They might be referring to the upper strut mount. I would see if you can get a description of what the part is. Yes, a radius arm is part of the suspension and is really the only way you would call it.

[@pkranz937]

sus CSTRO Correct. The lower forward part is a tension strut. The rearward is the LCA.

[@jaylovegunsandmopars7118]

could u do a video on replacing the rear knuckle

[@1AAuto]

+Jared Flowers Thank you for watching. We will keep this in mind for future repairs. www.1AAuto.com?KZbin&CTA%20Comment& 866-403-3393

[@johnpaulgarrido1496]

Don’t you think if you would’ve turned the steering wheel to the left driver side it would’ve been a lot easier because you had it facing to the right tight Work space

[@AlphaEyad]

That’s what I’m doing now makes it easier

[@gregoryapalmer2377]

How can I remove the nut of the balljoint stud ?? The nut is at end of the stud , it just spin .. any suggestions??

[@1AAuto]

+Gregory A Palmer You may have to find something to hold the balljoint in place to prevent it from turning. You could try a pair of Vise Grips and maybe some penetrating oil on the nut to help break if free. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com

[@donniegreathouse72]

Why would u have to check the threads when u get done separating from the spindle and lower control arm. Ur not using that lower control arm anymore anyways

[@3rdzodiac]

Same thing I was thinking. There's no need.

[@jukukukukuju2371]

When did chase elliot start fixing cars

[@bobbybenn8822]

Thanks, I'll just take the loss, maybe I'll get a customer that needs a passenger side upper control arm. Have a great Thanksgiving. Bobby Benn

[@1AAuto]

+Bobby Benn Thank you for checking us out. We hope your Thanksgiving went well and apologize for any inconvenience. 1aauto.com

[@trayzmovin8898]

With that being said... I banged on the nut so much the hole for the 6mm allen key is smushed to a peephole and now my shaft is spinning! Wow! Need help fast! any suggestions?

[@1AAuto]

+Trayz Movin Thank you for checking us out. Depending on the space you have available, you may be able to use a set of locking pliers or needle nose to hold the shaft in place. 1aauto.com

[@trayzmovin8898]

1A Auto Parts Thanks for the feedback! And by the way I ordered my front forward lower control arms from 1A Auto! Received them Tuesday evening, started the install the next day! Parts look great! Thanks again👍

[@bantuodowa1216]

I literally just had the same problem. Jacked the assembly up higher and used my impact wrench to spin nut off. Holding shaft with locking pliers.

[@trayzmovin8898]

Bantu Odowa Yeah... I got it off! I ended up drilling in the side of the bolt between the threads! Used a pickle fork to pry the nut right off! The other side was a piece of cake!

[@marianluc6235]

You can go to harbor freight and get a 20 $ ball joint remover tool and you will not have this problem people

[@sMMPOPCORNBO]

does the car need a wheel alignment now??

[@1AAuto]

+sMMPOPCORNBO As long as you don't move any of the other components off the original position there should not be a need to. Any other viewers interested in purchasing these parts please visit the link below. www.1aauto.com/control-arm-with-ball-joint/i/1aslf00164?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&

[@prestonikard9221]

Any time you touch any steering components unless replacing brakes on your vehicle I would recommend an alignment.

[@CraigArndt]

If the vehicle was aligned with worn bushings, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to spend $90 to get an alignment and save your tires and suspension components.

[@JeffreyMillswa6cej]

I could be wrong but It may be the only adjustment is toe, you can do that in the driveway.

[@ThatSinisterSRT]

bro u have no idea how dam hard it was on my charger bolts came out ball joint didnt want to i had to cut a tension relief slot

[@ThatSinisterSRT]

1A Auto Parts thanks for the reply it wasnt easy but im no quitter LOL

[@saladtater327]

Will I need a ball joint press to install the control arm or does it drop right in?

[@sarayden1]

Loud knocking sound from my front passenger wheel when I’m braking and steering wheel wobbles when I’m going over 75? Could this be the problem?

[@1AAuto]

+sarayden jenkins We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here as it could be many things, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com