Hyundai Sonata Front Struts, Lower and Upper Control Arm Replacement

[@MomoTrader809]

You are a hero of the people sir. Thanks to you I was able to fix my Sonata after the local shop gave me an estimate of $7500 for a 18 year old car! Thanks to you I can continue to work to support my family. The parts was only $400 and it took one weekend. Thank you thank you thank you.

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Ed My Pleasure!! I'm glad to hear that I was able to help through this video!

[@tigerjoe398]

Awesome video. Very informative and excellent detail.

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[@bernardhendrikovergang5430]

This is a very good instructor and a calm and controlled mechanic, just making the video is a lot of extra work. I own the same car, so for me its good.

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[@reynaldolopez3823]

Thank you very much. I own a 2003 sonata GLS with the 2.7 v6 and I need to do the front upper control arms. this video was a great help. God Bless you. Good Job.

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[@fredericklikoro9413]

Absolute great video, this cars are great and deserve great videos just like this one. Thank you brother man...

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@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Are we able to request for videos on this specific car?

[@adventures223]

Very good 👍 you explained everything in exact detail the only thing i can say is can you zoom in closer with the camera when you are taking it apart and putting it back together great video your a very good mechanic

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Adventure S Thank you!! and thanks for your feedback, I will make sure I get closer shots next time!!

[@genericusername1365]

For those doing this on a Gen 5 Sonata (2006-2010) this procedure is very similar. The only differences are the upper control arm mounting bolts, and the lower control arm rearward bushing bolt(s) is/are different. Some of the bolts for the wires/hoses might be slightly different in placement, and the lower ball joint might be bolted on instead of pressed in (couldn't tell which he has in the video since he doesn't need to actually remove it).

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@genericusername1365 Thanks for your input!

[@Mustang8846]

Great instructions Mr. Kitoko. I have a 2005 Hyundai Sonata 2.7 and will refer to your video when its time to perform this repair. Thank you.

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[@genericusername1365]

Thumbs up, and thanks for the instruction. Good technique showing all the bolts/nuts you will remove before doing it. Good sequence as well. My only criticism is you didn't use a torque wrench and it looked to me some bolts may be over-torqued with your impact wrench. Lastly, the lower control arm bushing bolts should be installed loosely at first, then lower the car to rest on the wheels and torque the LCA bushing bolts at that time. Thanks for the clear explanation and no trash talk or dumb music in the background.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@genericusername1365 Thanks for your good criticism!

[@genericusername1365]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Yes sir, and thanks again for the video. I am following it for my son's 2008 Sonata.

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[@MomoTrader809]

Thanks!

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[@hardytch8264]

Great video, I always enjoy and learn new things from yr content. Look forward to see next video.

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[@davida871]

Great video. Clear instructions. Thank you

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[@davida871]

@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I unbolted the 22mm nut for lower control arm but it's loose but doesn't travel down to remove. Is there a trick to remove that bolt? Last one to remove ughh

[@grantstensland1579]

Good video and camera work I thought. I’m doing this in my garage at home currently. Couple questions: 1. What about the torque specs? I have an air gun and a torque wrench. Should I not worry about specs? 2. About 1:30 you said “ball joint”. Was that upper only, which comes pressed with ball joint? I’m replacing the lower as well (since it’s so easy on this model), and didn’t see that in the video. 3. The speed sensor. You didn’t show that uninstall up top (it’s pretty obvious), but why loosen it off the knuckle if it’s not being replaced? I’m not a mechanic but I’m pretty handy, and this is my first time doing something this “major”. Other videos I’ve watched stress importance of torque specs, not getting grease on the rotor, not using the rotor to press in the caliper (unless replacing), supporting the axle, etc. Are those things I should worry about, or not really? I really appreciate that you show how the heavy work is done, and don’t try to tell me how to clip in a wire and what brands to buy, Thank you!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Grant Stensland I'm glad to hear that the video will be helpful, you remove the sensor from the knuckle because the steering knuckle has to come out to replace the strut unless you can unbolt the sensor from it's mounting hole, what bolts do you need torque specs for?

[@tompa3152]

Well done! Thanks for a great informational VIDEO. You got it done with OUT a lot of pointless talking! It would be nice to have tighter shots while your working BUT which hand is going to run the camera ? You did a great job of explaining as you went so SKIP the camera comment! ( SUBSCRIBED with a Bell)

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[@IcsamaryCruz]

Excelente tus video Mr

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[@gandhilegion]

Excellent video as usual from you. I am wondering where the customer bought a full suspension kit with all those parts? Pretty convenient. Thank you

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Lord Zero I think they got it on Ebay!

[@PhilipLogue]

Very good and detailed video

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[@PhilipLogue]

What size socket is used on the lower control arm? 14mm 15mm?

[@PhilipLogue]

For the two bolts on the frame

[@charleycharles6757]

Another masterful video, thank you for being an awesome teacher, oh, one thing I didn't see is the torquing of the nuts and bolt. Do you use a torque wrench to titening your nuts and bolt? thanks

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charley charles Yes I do! Thanks!

[@dinhas9398]

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[@TheDarthvalen]

Great video i have the same car

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[@ricanboy657]

Very Good content Keep up the good work!

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Rican BOY Thank you!!

[@scottlevy3274]

i'm not replacing the lower control arm, do i still need to remove the whole knuckle assembly if i'm just replacing the strut?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

scott levy No! You don't have to!

[@Knowledgeable_King_Zejr]

How were you able to get the nut back on the top ball joint on the upper control arm, mine just keeps spinning in place I’ve tried using C clamps but it just keeps spiining

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Rex Woodard Mine didn't spin! try to use a pry bar and push down on the control arm while you tighten the nut!

[@liamennis4516]

Can you do a video on the rear upper control arms? I know they’re rusty for you as well

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Liam Ennis sure! will do when a vehicle that needs some comes around!

[@pettymp67]

Excellent job. It would be nice to know how much it cost to do this work. Just a range estimate for labor would be nice to know. $200 to $300?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Michael Petty Thanks! email me at [e-mail] and I'll let you know how much this job would cost!!

[@antonjames8405]

do you grease any of those ball joints ??...or are they all " ready to go " from the parts supplier ?...also you have a hoist ...can this be done just by jacking up the car in my garage ??...I will be doing this on the garage floor ...as a " you tube " educated mechanic ...!!

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@antonjames8405 Yes, you can do it!

[@thomasshort2204]

great detail. can strut be removed by its self?

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Thomas Short thank you!! Yes

[@IcsamaryCruz]

Mr kitoko

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[@vanbiakthang7016]

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Nice worck

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[@eglover177]

Where can i get these same parts?

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Url G_lover you should be able to get them from your local Parts store! Like Napa or Advance Auto!!

[@miguellopez681]

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[@dombrooks83]

Estimated cost for repairs?...

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Dominic Brooks Email me at [e-mail] and I will give you a quote!

[@myonghonlee]

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[@tigerjoe398]

Awesome video. Very informative and excellent detail.

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[@miguellopez681]

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