Mitsubishi Lancer 2003 ES - Front Lower Arm Replacement

[@tabitharalston413]

This video is explained much clearer and better than any other mechanic I've ever seen on you tube I'm definitely going to be passing your link on to all my friends that work on on their own vehicles thank you for doing such a great job on this video

[@stevejanejamesjassteph5903]

Mine is automatic too, so I wanted to see how you did it. Great, confirmed what I was going to do, but I was scared it might break gearbox mount. Thanks a lot mate!

[@1967KID]

Thank youvery much im in Puerto Rico and you save me $240.00 just to put it on , i just went spent $300.00 on tools i love working on my cars i don't trust mechanics bunch of scam artists, trying to scam me for $240.00 plus i had the parts , so i fix the links ,plate,shooks , i got back operations and lots of titanium in my spine , but i always have work on my car's since i was 16 years old, im proud of my self that i was able to fix my lancer 2004 i got it new in 2004 and its 2020 and it runs just as good as my Toyota Corolla 2016.

[@donkeykongchang]

I'm glad my video help you out. I understand where you coming from. You really do not know if mechanics out there are really fixing your vehicle correctly. When you keep your car well maintenance, it should last you a very long time. I tell people that I take care of my car and my car take care of me.

[@feffernoose2860]

very informative video. will be doing my control arms here soon when my parts come in, I will keep you posted. thank you for explaining everything so well

[@Ache87]

I read the service Manual and you did it exactly as the Manual indicates.Great Job!! Can you post a video on the procedure for removing fuel injectors? I havent been able to find it anywhere. I own a Lancer ES 2005 and is the best car I've ever had.

[@MEBHammadQamar]

I own the same car buddy. cheers

[@mrcokez1]

very good video, thank you Mr. Chang i appreciate it

[@MrJCIRELAND]

I subscribed, thank you for the very clear tutorial 👍

[@diykhan]

Very informative

[@tabitharalston413]

I wish I would have come across this video sooner I let somebody else work on my vehicle and he ended up stripping out all the bolts that connect to my control arm to my subframe any suggestions on how I fix this now

[@iTzJuniorOT]

Would this be causing a noise that gets louder and faster as i pick up speed while driving? If i were to have bad control arms

[@brandonkidd3939]

6:52 I am in search of this bolt. It is not MU140081 and I am unable to find the proper one. Any ideas or way to find out?

[@Gh0stInTheMachines81]

FYI, I was able to torque the front bolts of my control arms with the car on the ground using a 1/2" drive, EP Auto 25-250 ft. lb. torque wrench, a ten inch extension, and a 19mm, low profile nano socket by Astro Pneumatic Tool. The wrench is about $40 on Amazon, and so is the socket set.

[@donkeykongchang]

Now I'm going to have to tilt my hat to you on this repair. Way to go! I was thinking maybe i needed one of them drive onto the ram lift, like the one they have it at the alignment shop. Then i'm able to get under the vehicle and get a good leverage on that bolt.

[@Gh0stInTheMachines81]

@@donkeykongchang I just wanted to recommend those tools if you don't have em' already. They came in handy for me, like your videos.

[@OrlBl]

Thanks friend. México.

[@donkeykongchang]

Welcome!

[@tabitha4558]

5:33 watch

[@Chickenwinger09]

At 9:00 Exactly that bolt broke from my lancer. Now I am trying to find a new bolt but I just can't find it

[@terryfoster3460]

Excellent!

[@Gh0stInTheMachines81]

Did you have any trouble aligning the bolt near the oil pan? I can't seem to get mine into the last hole. Is there a trick to it?

[@donkeykongchang]

I had replaced both my lower arm assembly and alinging for the three bolt is the hardest part of the repair. It did took me quite while to install the lower arm off camera. What i found to work best is screwing on the first bolts in the rear (be on 6:11 of the video). Once the first bolt is on, you can move to the second bolt which is on the front (be on 6:32 of the video). Once the second bolt is on, you can then work on the last bold which is under the hub/knuckle. For me, it had to be in this order to work.

[@ALFAYOMEGATROPHIES]

I just finished my Lancer 2005 yesterday and that was the hard part. I found your video today lol exactly as I did it just did not have torque spec! on my hand! My car is working great !!! just patient for those bolts guys!!! save some $$ @@donkeykongchang

[@ShieldandBucklerMusic]

How much did you have to raise the transmission to get clearance for the bolt on driver side?

[@brandonkidd3939]

I have been trying to get a parts number for the bolt you are wrenching in @ 6:58 if ANYONE can help me.

[@TheMchyaby]

For the love of god does anyone have the part number for the bolts and nuts that go from the control arm to the crossmember? I have an 05 lancer oz so i’m assuming they’re the same. all I can find online is the rear bolts. I’m trying not to use the same old bolts if I don’t have to

[@Madmike772]

Never seen anyone unwind the jack so hard to slam car on the stands.. be careful man Those 2+ ton jacks can go down slowly if you unwind it slowly.

[@JoseRuiz-nm3ci]

He really messed up the lower bottom jajajajaja

[@sair8994]

Where are you located Chong, want to get my car, seriously. 😊

[@Zzzenpie]

After I turn my wheel the control arm doesn't slide in like yours , should I hammer it in ?

[@donkeykongchang]

This part of the repair was difficult and time consuming. I did not use a hammer to install the lower arm. It just took me multiple try before i was able to install the front lower arm assembly. The order I had shown on the video seem to work for me. You might have to give it a little push to go in.

[@lethalchaos19]

Hi Kong what are the symptoms if i need to replace lower arm left and right assembly...What about the rubber bushings itself is that only need to replace??

[@donkeykongchang]

The common symptoms of bad control arm bushings and ball joints: - Clucking Noise - Steering Wander - Un-Even Tire Wear - Vibration The whole control arm would need to come off to replace the rubber bushing. You mine as well replace the whole arm with the bushings and ball joints. Both the lower Arm were about $70 each on amazon.com when i did the repair on this video. If you wanted to replace just the bushing, then you will also need a special tools to press the bushing out and back into the arm.

[@lethalchaos19]

@@donkeykongchang Thanks Kong I got it mine in ebay... I will install it soon.

[@jezabelmae3201]

Hello Does this Also Apply for my Mitsubishi Lancer ES 1.6L 2002.? My Rear Inner Tire is Getting Bold. Kindly Need Advice From Anyone, Much Appreciated... Thank You

[@Thefunkoguyy]

Does it work for an 06 lancer es if anyone is still around here

[@BryanDelaCroix18]

Big fan of your videos any chance you can show us a crank no start diagnosis?

[@donkeykongchang]

I did a quick search and found a flowchart on how to fix a "crack no start". It seem to be a big project, so i'll check to see what i need to make a video on it

[@RadioNul]

excellent

[@necridkee]

HI Mr. Chang! First thanks a lot for the video, it helped a lot changing my right lower control arm! quick question did you need to do an alignment after changing both control arms? Thanks in advance for your answer! Cheers!

[@donkeykongchang]

I am glad the video had help you out. You do not necessarily need an alignment to drive you vehicle. But i would advise to get an alignment done. Your vehicle will be slightly off whenever there is a repair done on the alignment system. This will cause premature wears on other part of your vehicle, such as the tires.

[@necridkee]

@@donkeykongchang Thanks iwill get an alignment then!

[@Alexa_Spencer]

this car is surly cleaner than my lancer lol

[@donkeykongchang]

The Mitsubishi Lancer 2003 is quite old. I do the regular maintenance and give the car a nice cleaning here and there.

[@EugeneSytnik]

Great job! What is a price for this Lancer in US?

[@donkeykongchang]

I bought my Lower Arm Assembly’s off Amazon a while back. They were $81.29 each. I’m pretty sure if you look around online you probably find them for cheaper.

[@donkeykongchang]

Oh sorry, I miss read that question. The Mitsubishi Lancer 2003 ES is a 16 year old car. You can get a used one from a private party for roughly $1500.

[@EugeneSytnik]

@@donkeykongchang Good price :) Middle price in Ukraine is 5500-7000$ for 2005-2007 years Lancer IX, with 1.6 engine or 2.0(rare)

[@jezabelmae3201]

Hello Does this Also Apply for my Mitsubishi Lancer ES 1.6L 2002.? My Rear Inner Tire is Getting Bold. Kindly Need Advice From Anyone, Much Appreciated... Thank You

[@donkeykongchang]

Yes the information you saw on the link i send you does apply to the Mitsubishi Lancer 2002 ES too.