Jeep Patriot / Compass Lower Control Arm Replacement DIY

[@magnustorque5528]

That tip to jack up the front wheel suspension to fit the control arm into place was a life saver! Thank You !!!!

[@elliasmendoza3275]

I was trying this for 4 hours just for 1 step, loose the strut, then I finished in 10 minutes, you’re the GOAT, keep doing this, a mechanic wants to charge me 1,100 usd for that work and I did it only with 150 bucks

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you were able to get yours done saving almost $1000. Great job!

[@klyche3]

Facts . I did the same thing today lol thanks alot man

[@blanchae]

TIP: Most of us don't have a lift which makes it a lot easier. When installing the ball joint into the upright, make sure both front wheels are supported off the ground otherwise you will be fighting the sway bar. Also set the steering straight ahead or you will be fighting the steering arm trying to move the upright.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I wish I had a lift!

[@andrerudgebarbosa9854]

I'm glad I watched this video before I actually start the work. O don't know how much will I take but for sure I'll work faster and safer! thanks for sharing

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Good luck, thanks for watching!

[@jabo425]

About to change mine. Thanks for video it was very helpful

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Thank you for watching, hopefully your job goes well!

[@gods959]

Wow seriously I had to subscribe you just made it a lot easier for me. Now I don't have to worry about that hub nut . You're the Man 👍🙏

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Glad this was helpful!

[@ryanpowell1458]

Dude you helped me out. Thank you!

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

That's great, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@alantherealestateguy6833]

Great video!!!!!

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

@@alantherealestateguy6833 thank you, I appreciate you watching

[@dtruth5769]

Great job! Thanks you

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Thank you for watching and hopefully your project goes smoothly.

[@moekhan819]

This was great. I'm at the shop working on one of these and this was a nice run down. how are you liking the KOBALT cordless impact? I'm considering purchasing a cordless as I currently have a air one that works amazing

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I've been happy with it. I bought the half inch one that came with a battery and charger and then I bought the 3/8" tool only. I can not currently run a air compressor so these were definitely a game changer for me. Thank you for giving your feedback, I appreciate it.

[@davidmorrow4929]

Very helpful but i dont understand why the new replacement balljoint doesnt have a rubber boot on it...

[@davidmorrow4929]

I'm getting ready to replace the passenger side on my 2014

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

@@davidmorrow4929 I haven't gone back to watch the video but it would have to have the rubber on it to keep the grease in.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

@@davidmorrow4929 good luck, hopefully the video was able to give you an idea of what is involved in changing it. Thanks for watching

[@AshleyExtremeCouponer]

Would love to have you around. Did not take you long at all

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Thank you for the comment, I hope it was a helpful video for you!

[@ithinkiatecatinchina]

I'm doing this on my 08 Patriot. I am stuck on the bolt that has a captive nut on the inside. I tried to loosen it and it wouldn't budge and now the hex bolt is stripped and the 21mm socket slips once force is applied. What are my options? Appreciate and suggestions

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

That's a tough spot to be in. I don't have any good words of wisdom at this point. Whenever you have a stuck bolt, it's a good idea to heat the bolt with a torch to get it to budge. Hopefully you can find something helpful by googling or youtubing. I wish I could help more.

[@ithinkiatecatinchina]

​@@DCAutoEnhancementI'm getting a 21mm bolt extractor socket tomorrow morning and hopefully that works. I have a torch and will heat it up before trying with the extractor socket but where would you suggest I heat it up? Should I heat up around the hex bolt head or should I try and heat up on the other side where the the captive nut is (or both?). I'm really hoping to get it out because I just bought a bunch of pieces for the car and don't want this roadblock :/

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

@@ithinkiatecatinchina heat would be best applied on the captive side if you can get to it.

[@SekritKomrade]

What is the reason for changing the whole entire Control Arm instead of just new bushings?

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Cost and labor

[@CuriousJefff]

So I wish I saw this video b4 i started the job because I'm only halfway done. The issue i have is, on both the OE (I'm assuming) & the new control arm the sway bar links are essentially resting on the control arms. When I google it others have the same issue but nobody posted the fix. Do you know why the sway bar links are hitting the control arms?

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

The only reason I can think of is if the link is broken or the sway bar is not in the correct location

[@CuriousJefff]

@DC Auto Enhancement with the front end off the ground they just hit, at least on the one I worked on.

[@Randy436]

Would I need an alignment after doing this at home?

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I would say yes. I believe that alignment adjustments are made using the control arm. However, I'm not an alignment expert.

[@Randy436]

@@DCAutoEnhancement thank you.

[@austinmcmullen2494]

I’m not sure why I’m having such a pain in the ass time with this. Everytime I get the top of the rear bushing lined the bottom is out of line. Can’t get them both lined together.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I don't remember how this went for me but is it possible to use a punch or a screwdriver to hold the top in place and then line up the bottom?

[@richardedward8046]

Just jack it up from the pinch welds on each side of the Jeep. Note: when removing the lower ball joint, the bolt used to squeeze the knuckle over the ball joint, the bolt is splined, so if you try to spin the bolt off using the bolt side instead of the nut side, you'll probably strip out the splines. With knuckle compressed, you can use an impact or hand ratchet to spin the nut off and tap the bolt out. I highly recommend removing the strut assembly complete from the strut tower as its connected to the anti sway bar and when released, the sway bar link wants to rest on the LCA making it difficult to line up the inner mounting bolts of the LCA. Also tap the trans axle out and use the bolt to pull it back in when reinstalling. Thanks for the video DC!!

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Thanks for watching and adding your info here to help the next person

[@richardedward8046]

@@DCAutoEnhancement right on brother

[@FlatWHDF]

What year jeep is this? Also whered you get your parts from?

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

This is a 2009. I believe they are the same from 2009-2016. I bought them from Amazon. amzn.to/30GM8UP

[@jdoe7652]

If your keeping your jeep, use moog replacement parts.

[@Archfiend90210]

Just did mine today. I removed the upper bolt but forgot to loosen the one below it 💀

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

Was this video helpful to you? How did it go for you?

[@Archfiend90210]

@@DCAutoEnhancement It went well. Had trouble getting the part that goes into wheel hub in. But again I forgot to loosen the middle bolt and only removed the upper bolt. I'm doing the passenger side tomorrow and hopefully it'll go smoother than today. Thanks for the great information, it really helped.

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

@@Archfiend90210 awesome, on my community tab, I will post some pictures the Patriot after my son wrecked it.

[@Archfiend90210]

@@DCAutoEnhancement I had a question: are the torque specs for the two non control arm bolts when putting them back on?

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

I would need to re watch the video. I do not recall which bolts you are referring to. I'll see if I can get that info

[@mrHimothy2114]

U skipped how to get the arm in!! Just edit and walla

[@DCAutoEnhancement]

It's been a while since I made this video. It should go in reverse of removing it only, I think it's easier. Are you currently doing this job? I may be able to make a short video of putting it back in if I have the original video still