How to Replace Lower Control Arm 07-10 Hyundai Elantra

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace loose, worn, or control arms. This video is applicable to the 07, 08, 09, 10, Hyundai Elantra.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2007 Hyundai Elantra
2008 Hyundai Elantra
2009 Hyundai Elantra
2010 Hyundai Elantra
2011 Hyundai Elantra
2012 Hyundai Elantra
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• Side Cutters
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[@warthog5562]

I love how videos like these make a 6 day job in a driveway look easy

[@ADFMedia]

I just replaced the control arm, ball joints and linkages of my 2010 Kia optima, thanks to your video it's a similar vehicle to the Hyundai. However I realized It's easier to take out the old control arms with the ball joints together. Chances are that the ball joints will be worn out already or will need replacement soon so I'll advise they be replaced as well with the control arms.

[@alfredmajkowski1560]

Just replaced both lower control arms, ball joints and stabilizer links . All together 2 hrs. Very easy vehicle to work on. May have to raise wheel for access to resr arm bolt which can be blocked by sway bar.

[@joehyundaitech7961]

also another trick is to put the nut back on and use the air hammer or cross pein swinging up the bolt your not going to damage the bolt its a thought bolt the nut will protect the threads. let me do it, please.

[@jeremyjeremy8795]

Why not just do the ball joint at the same time?

[@chrisyboy219]

You really need to torque that rear bushing with the control arm in its normal operating position - so either car on the ground or wheel jacked up to ride height.

[@cameronward9443]

Why would it matter? The bolt doesn't put much pressurure (if any) on the bushing. Just curious that the reasoning is?

[@spyrosbellos2522]

@@cameronward9443 Chris fix has this old video where he explains it here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4LGq4mVa9tnaKM

[@camarine32]

Useful video! Suspention looks the same with Kia Cerato 2011 sold in Australia

[@Andrei-oj1jz]

Excellent video! I'm about to do the same job soon. What is the name of that red tool you use to lift the wheel assembly. it looks like a small lifter of sorts. Do you have a link for the actual item. Thanks :)

[@cynthiamerkey6850]

Hello again, Thank you for the answer on the ball joints. I have another question. I am replacing the lower rear control arm on a 2020 kia Sorento. Do you have to remove the spring or tie rod?

[@Jason-gj1pu]

The ball joint comes off completely with 2 17mm bolts, if necessary to release the taper its easier on the bench.

[@Eddythe_Eagle]

I am wondering what quality brand lower control arm would you would recommend! I am in toronto , On. Thanks EJR

[@danwelsch7899]

Anything different between control arms on the 2010 soul and the 17 was it difficult to get to that bolt up top would like to see where you went in on the wrench, but hey just out of surgery ?? Wow that's tough

[@t4duzan]

Would replacing a lower control arm for a 2014 Hyundai Azera be the same process? BTW, the comedic effect is appreciated...anything to lighten the mood when things don't always go right.

[@1AAuto]

+Tim Duzan 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

[@jean-christophefortin52]

For the other side you avec to take of de cv axel rigth? Because he is blocking a bolt

[@sebastiangarcia41910]

Rear control arm video please

[@Fullrusher]

I have a question cause me and my father struggled all day with this and didn't get it done Does bother the front wheels need to be jack up ? And do we need to jack up the suspension? I have a Kia Sorento LX 2012 and omg this took it out of us both we literally spent all day on this and still didn't finish lol I feel defeated

[@brittanyrobinson7687]

How do you know if you need to replace just the ball joint or just the control arm

[@ryan-uz1rw]

Question. Will the car need a front end alignment after replacing the control arms?

[@1AAuto]

+ryan x Thanks for checking us out! Yes, the vehicle will need an aliment after replacing the control arms to make sure everything is still in spec.

[@ryan-uz1rw]

Thanks!

[@richartmart140]

@@ryan-uz1rw I replaced both and was fine. if your car go straight forget the alignment

[@gregwoods6640]

Would it be easier to remove arm and ball joint as 1 piece since I am replacing ball joint as well??

[@ADFMedia]

Yes it is easier to remove both as 1 piece. That's what I did. I replaced both as well.

[@dawinner777]

Pickel fork or hit it on control arm next to ball joint

[@1AAuto]

+Rick Ross Thanks for the tip!

[@cynthiamerkey6850]

Do you have to replace the ball joints when you replace the lower control arm?

[@1AAuto]

+Cynthia Merkey Thanks for watching! You should be able to reuse the original ball joint as long as it is in good condition and is not damaged. We reuse the old one in the video.

[@joehyundaitech7961]

I would have been done already at the dealer i dont even take the pin out i cut it flush and shoot the nut off also use a ball joint press tool it does not ruin the ball joint but its faster then a hammer and if your going to use a hammer use a air hammer just a tip from a hyundai dealer tech who does these all the time spray stuff and let it sit for a little while im in ny lots of rust ball joint press tool works fast and grate there are different type and kinds. I also have a box of cotter pins

[@6atlantis]

How many hours of labor does this job call for by the book?

[@SuperMyckie]

Why change the whole control Arms.. why not just change the bushings?.. when and how do you know to change the whole Control arm??

[@KingBoxingandFitness]

You do you boo boo “ 😂😂

[@BernardoRaya-md2cv]

You did you boo boo good job aja (;

[@ECKER-ELECTRICAL]

You do you boo boo- YOU SHOULD BE IN NASCAR THE WAY YOU GOT THEM LUGS ON SO QUICK AT 80LBS TORQUE. BOO BOO

[@user-ow7ib5lj5n]

how to replace passenger side :(

[@ogc-lion8378]

Why didn't you do the right front instead?

[@sawman249]

Did not show sway bar replacement

[@1AAuto]

+sawman249 We do apologize but this video was more about installing the control arm.

[@Bildevoful]

Looked like it was his first time removing a cotter pin. Man that was painful. For the love of god invest in a cotter pin puller.

[@stephenmcgraw3610]

What’s the torque specs on a Hyundai Elantra mine is a 2013

[@1AAuto]

+Stephen Mcgraw 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

[@stephenmcgraw3610]

@@1AAuto aren’t u a mechanic u think u would find it for me thanks anyway

[@BearingFlame]

The Screw 9 months later 🤰

[@adventureguy4119]

a gay mechanic ?