04 - 08 chevy malibu lower ball joint / control arm

[@psecedo3913]

Very helpful video. It is worth mentioning that if you have to replace the lower left control arm, you have to remove the engine mount too.

[@themechanic6117]

Yes that's true if you have the v6 engine👍

[@thomasbergman442]

No, you don't have to mess with engine mounts if you have ratcheting wrenches.

[@jayryan7473]

@@thomasbergman442 Um... you're WRONG if it's a v6

[@thomasbergman442]

I'll keep that in mind asshole! Lol

[@steviemaldonado2237]

It's a tight squeeze for that long bolt

[@briansturgill5905]

Thanks for the video! They quoted me $900 for both fronts. This looks simple and will save me like $700 in labor! You rock.

[@themechanic6117]

Wow that's a high price. With parts and labor I charge about $430 to do both of the front lower control arms .

[@edwardmmanns7454]

Great video...don't like the music but I'm 75.

[@themechanic6117]

The music was a poor choice. Sorry

[@pear44ms]

This is, this helps me so much on my 05 Malibu! I have to buy a pry bar set and a rubber mallet to help out. Good job and very complete !

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@iftikharqureshi654]

Excellent video so clear and methodical for replacing and putting back the control arm, Thanks for uploading

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you for leaving a comment and watching 👍

[@DesertCruiser1]

Was very helpful to see this before doing lower control arms on my 2006 Malibu LT ty

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@scottketchum2224]

Thanks for the video, torque specs, socket and wrench sizes makes this a very useful video.

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@bripro68]

Thank you so much for this video. It was my main reference before undertaking the project on my daughters 2006 Malibu LTZ. Just when I thought I watched it enough. I was immediately surprised by the location of the transmission mounts on the six cylinder. Your video was still helpful though because what I wound up doing was just changing the rear bushing. Thats all I needed but decided to do the control arms while I was at it but once I saw the mount on the passenger side particularly I said, screw it and just did the bushings.

[@themechanic6117]

I'm glad it was some what useful. Yeah I hear the v6 model is a real pain in the butt

[@ABBAOPAXO]

it was of great help, I was able to do the job, some issues cuz is a v6 but reading the comments helped me to solve that problem, thank you, you have a great community.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching. Unfortunately it's more difficult on the v6 models

[@dirkrosalez635]

Great informative video...helped me out tremendously and made replacement quick n eazy

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome.thanks for watching

[@RedMottoMotto]

06 Malibu maxx hatchback, 3.5l I had to remove both motor mounts, working 1 side at a time. Great video

[@jamesnall569]

The Malibu that he is working on is an 08-12 and a really good tutorial video.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@joecnc3341]

Liked-Subscribed-Notified - great job - thank you for posting the Torques!

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@robertmorris9101]

Very good video. Im doing this tomorrow and wanted to refresh. Very good description and camera angles are well done!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@waimeaguyz9074]

Thank you. Awesome work. I'm going to try and replace my control arm. Makes such an irritating noise.

[@themechanic6117]

Good luck

[@chopa479]

Best video out there for this replacement

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@chopa479]

@@themechanic6117 do you have any suggestions if I need to replace both front tie rod ends and the control arms? Like what should I do first? And what are some important things to keep in mind?

[@themechanic6117]

@@chopa479 you can do them at different times if you wanted . they are two different parts of the car . keep in mind your car will need a wheel alignment after the tie rods or the control arms so id try to get it all done together so you just pay for an alignment once. If you wanted to start with one id start with the tie rods

[@rrizz2050]

great helpful video. Fastener sizes and all. Thanks

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@WillCtheMechDrummer]

Subscribed! Good content... Straight to the point!!!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@jonjones1725]

I really appreciate you thank you very much you helped the bunch buddy thank you

[@themechanic6117]

Glad the video helped you

[@patbarno1663]

Fantastic lesson and education thank you

[@mattleighton5289]

Grate video. Thank you for the specs on torque. Matt 52

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@roberttumback1202]

Great video! Quick and clear!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@littletommy16]

Great video. Very clear and well explained.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@littletommy16]

@@themechanic6117 for real though ! Keep it up

[@themechanic6117]

I'm trying, thanks for the support! 👍💪

[@danyoinfluence]

Great video, I appreciate it helps me to take on the job with confidence.

[@themechanic6117]

Good luck and thanks for watching

[@TonytheYorkie]

Thank you for this video! I'm about to do both on my 2012 Malibu this wednesday.

[@themechanic6117]

Good luck 👍

[@clout2k]

How did this go for you. I'm looking to do this myself on a similar model to avoid a thousand dollar charge. I'd appreciate any tips you got. thanks!

[@miguele.m4818]

how did it go? I have the same car, and there is some black oil leaking underneaht my control arm and I wanna change it. was this video helpful for a 2012 Malibu?

[@miguele.m4818]

@@clout2k any luck with this video?

[@JahWontPayTheBill]

Lol. If you had oil leaking I doubt that car is still going 2 years later.

[@BigDog50001]

Excellent job Jonathan!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you👍 this was a easy one.

[@mechanicauto9704]

you make it look so easy

[@themechanic6117]

Its not too bad of a job

[@iftikharqureshi654]

Excellent video

[@themechanic6117]

👍thanks

[@HardDriveBeatss]

awesome video boss, helped me get an ide of what i need to do on my malibu.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@robertdeanda1961]

Very informative easy and understanding in how to DIY video man thanks and I absolutely appreciate this😉👍

[@snoops310ytpc7]

Great video bro helped out a lot thank you!!

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome.thanks for watching

[@terryashley4674]

Great job! I'm going to do mine based on this video. I'll have the stabilizer links and bushings on hand. 👍🏽

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you for watching

[@carl1948]

Great video !! ...not sure that I needed the "disco" music, LOL.

[@themechanic6117]

Sorry about that. Thanks for watching

[@autumnbernier5303]

I liked the jams

[@jordanchristensen6178]

Great job man, about to do the same thing on my brother's car.

[@themechanic6117]

Good luck 👍

[@ricvanwinkle1665]

Now I know why your called the Mechanic. Excellent video thanks Brother

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks you. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 👍

[@kuulie5220]

This is more than im willing to invest in 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@2012YoutubeWasBetter]

The alternative ball joint is one that youre supposed to be able to hammer out, without replacing the whole control arm. What they dont tell you, is that you have to book a plane to valhalla, and ask thor himself to borrow his hammer to get it done.

[@marccozza2863]

Very good im going to watch this step by step doing mine !! thanks

[@cameeiwebb935]

Great video ! I’ll be working on my 2008 chevy malibi tomorrow ! Got the tools &&- parts &&- i’m good to go ! Wish me luck ☺️☺️

[@themechanic6117]

Good luck 👍thanks for watching

[@cameeiwebb935]

The mech a nic i did it ☺️🙌🙌🙌 my baby run like a champ 😆🤞 my question is , the ball joint in the control arm , wont let me hammet it , it looks like it came in with a blue ring at the very end &&- its like the very far end &&- no need to hammer. Did i do it wrong? Is it gonna snap ?

[@themechanic6117]

Did you change just the ball joint or the whole arm?

[@cameeiwebb935]

The mech a nic the whole control arm

[@themechanic6117]

Did the new balljoint have a blue plastic cover on it? Did you take it off? Where you able to put the bolt in to hold the balljoint?

[@BigRedGinger]

I'm about to attempt this repair. Wish me luck lol it's cold, and snowy here

[@themechanic6117]

Good luck, you should be able to remove the control arm without taking off the link

[@EXOVCDS]

Similar to a mazda3 setup we changed recently.

[@ososcribww]

Thats super cool how your straight to the point

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you for the comment

[@titogonzalez3119]

Hooking it up for viewers thx a lot.. I've gotta fix this same issue on a buddy of mine

[@themechanic6117]

Should be pretty easy, good luck 👍

[@JuanRojas-ph8ol]

Great video thanks for sharing..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Nice job 👍

[@0206540]

Thanks very helpful.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@edgaravitia6783]

Thank you it helped me out a lot 👍. Great job

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@backyardbuilds12]

Amazing video

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@rodrigomeca]

Thank you, its the same process for the malibu 2011

[@themechanic6117]

Should be the same

[@Malcolm-s1c]

Dope❤❤❤❤ was about to do my allignment first

[@1000alb2]

Very good video. 👍👍

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@carltonpierce2544]

Good job and helpfull

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hammer love taps always work. 👍👍

[@themechanic6117]

Tap tap tap 👍

[@thomasbergman442]

Lol

[@tylerwhiteman2127]

Very helpful

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@marcusanthony8033]

Thank you sir very much

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@eugenew6717]

Didn't need to mess with the links unless there bad,,just loosen the bolt on the new arm pull ball joint end out first,,it rotates down,passes the sway bar,pulls right out👍

[@themechanic6117]

I found that yes you can get away with pulling the old one out but the new one has new stiff bushings.its easier to just disconnect the links

[@eugenew6717]

Did you use new pinch bolt?

[@themechanic6117]

Yes I did. There was a new one supplied with the control arm

[@eugenew6717]

@@themechanic6117 looking to buy on Amazon..Moog,,acdelco,,,dorman,,all don't say

[@themechanic6117]

You can re use the pinch bolt. I just used a new one because it was available..

[@joshuab464]

About to do this on my Chevy cobalt 👍🏾

[@themechanic6117]

Pretty much the same process, you may not have to remove the end links 👍

[@joshuab464]

Doing it today, I’ll come back with an update! Thanks for all the time you put in the video Brotherrrr

[@johnmarston9001]

I'm looking for the bolt with the captive nut as I need a replacement one. Do you know the name of the bolt and specs of it so I can get the right one? Car is an 05 V6 LT

[@mumfordify]

Nice video very helpful

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@JuanMorales-ks4ll]

what brand arm did you use

[@themechanic6117]

I can't remember. I might of gotten it from rockauto.

[@matthewmorriso]

How long do you estimate this job to be for the average DIYer?

[@jameswilson4968]

Thanks, very informative,

[@joonsocaliharris9816]

Would this be the reason why I here a cracking sound when I pull off sometimes in my chevy Malibu 2010 I hit a pt hole kids hard and every since I been hearing a lil weird cracking sound when I take off

[@themechanic6117]

It could be this but there are many potential things that could cause that noise

[@geraldrutledge3680]

Great video

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@tommorgan2030]

Nice job sir!!!!!!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@diymisfit_Mechanic_UDX404]

I agree with penetrating oil. Unless you spray it daily for a week. Whenever you take nut off, it is still dry on the threads, you can see that the penetration never happened. It takes days for seepage to happen.

[@themechanic6117]

Exactly, once it's moving it helps but to penetrate on something that's tight.... Good luck! Lol thanks for watching and commenting

[@jayryan7473]

Misfit: Hmmm somehow you know how penetrating oil has worked for everyone that's ever used it...you must be the most amazing person you know.

[@thomasbergman442]

Unsure of what your using, but Liquid Wrench penetrating oil works in just minutes. Seriously.

[@thomasbergman442]

Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil works in minutes. No doughting me, just Trust.

[@vincephan344]

Is this a 4cyl mondel? The V6 one i did today sucked ass, the engine is blocking that single bolt that goes across, you have to remove the engine mount and jack the engine up to get the bolt to slide out. It's not wide open like this one.

[@themechanic6117]

Yes this is the 4cyl model. That sucks, I've been there before.

[@stevenash1647]

did same job on my 2007 Malibu v6 but the rear bushing bolt always comes loose. I see in your vid you didn't tighten loosen it at all. whats the official word on specs?

[@125sm3]

Good job dude !

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks!

[@Jackson1732-i1f]

Good video man....

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@lobbros6324]

Does anyone know what socket is that for the air gun?

[@Darkasknightfall]

“All that social media garbage!” 😂

[@themechanic6117]

😂👍

[@kenngo4607]

Great video!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you 👍

[@kenngo4607]

Do you know how much it cost to replace 2 front lower control arms and ball joints for a 2007 honda element if I've already have the parts? I'm in CO. I'm not sure where you are located, but I just throw it out there just in case we are in the same city :)

[@themechanic6117]

I'm in Chicago, sorry you'd have to call around to your local shops. Or find a neighborhood mechanic ,much like what I do .

[@kenngo4607]

Thanks! Yeah I would take it to your shop :)

[@nevaehstar137]

Thank you for being so thorough

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Great job as always! :)

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks! This was a easy one 😊

[@jayryan7473]

I have a 2006 V6 G6 GT. Be aware the Napa driver side which is left control arm 260 - 5873 and the passenger side come with the wrong pinch bolt. It is too big. AutoZone will sell you the control arm but they do not have a pinch bolt! ALWAYS ALWAYS BRING THE OLD PARTS WITH YOU & CHECK YOUR PART'S AND BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE STORE. I was just at O'Reilly and they sold me the control arm for the wrong side. The box was correct however the part inside the unopened bag is not labeled. O'Reilly associates are very helpful but the company itself is setting itself up for failure No wonder people would rather order online.

[@live_lifeor_dye8875]

Thanks for this .

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@williammize8270]

Do you do any mechanic work in Arkansas? 🤪🙄😵😩🤔

[@themechanic6117]

Sorry I don't. I'm in Illinois

[@williammarker3388]

We're you get that torque settings tool the one that was beeping

[@themechanic6117]

Amazon or ebay. ACdelco torque box

[@williammarker3388]

@@themechanic6117 thank you your video was helpfuf

[@B-S1999]

When u load the suspension should the control arm be level

[@themechanic6117]

Try to get the control arm to where it normally would sit. In most cases that is level

[@jbustos93able]

Good video

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@yhani2realtv521]

When i turn or take off from a stop sign i got my cv axial and control arm fixed afrter i hit a curb but now its making a sound when u Turn or pull off? Help

[@themechanic6117]

It needs to get inspected by a mechanic. Its impossible to say what's wrong with your car over the internet

[@indioflechudo6221]

very good video

[@matthewwittjr3025]

So how much did all the parts together cost

[@alexandertocco6687]

How important is the ft lbs thing when tightening all the bolts? Like should I invest in one of them fancy torque measuring doo-dads? I'm a novice and I just bought all the parts for my suspension/steering stuff and was gonna replace em instead of paying the price of a new car to have someone else do it. But this is the second vid I've watched that's mentioned that so I'm kinda worried about it now lol

[@themechanic6117]

Id always recommend using a torque wrench torque. A standard click style wrench is pretty affordable. Even buying a wrench you're still saving a pretty penny

[@deandoss2105]

In my 07 Malibu maxx I was taking kind of a tight turn. All of the sudden it was as if both tires on the side that was taking the inertia and momentum, suddenly lost almost all air and the car started sliding out abit. As if on Ice or wet pavement but wasn’t at all. The tires did not slide it was as if the body of the car or suspension idk hard to describe but there it is lol ? Would highly appreciate any suggestions thanks ahead of time y’all 🙏✌️🇺🇸

[@twosnaps4124]

My tire keeps wearing down real close to the rim? Would changing the lower control arm fix that?

[@themechanic6117]

Are the bushings or balljoint on the control arm worn out ?

[@twosnaps4124]

Im sure they are i was told when getting new rims and tires i needed new lower control arms but i havent looked myself yet i plan on looking today. Everytime i replace a tire it blows out and its always real close to the rim where the slash looking marks are but its all around. Tried getting new rims hoping that'd fix it but its starting to wear those new tires out now too.

[@themechanic6117]

Oh ok, then yes a control arm can cause uneven tire wear. Inspect other times as well. Then you'll need a,wheel alignment afterwards. I'll link a video of mine so you can get a better understanding of the situation

[@themechanic6117]

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[@twosnaps4124]

The mech a nic ok thanks so much you're more of a help than the shops I've been to just trying to get money for things i don't necessarily need to fix my problem

[@thomasdotta6554]

I cant get my baljoint to go back in on my drivers side. Any one have the same issue? If so how did you fix that and get it back in

[@themechanic6117]

Its bolted to the subframe already?

[@thomasdotta6554]

@@themechanic6117 I had gotten. It it was just a strange angle

[@edwardmmanns7454]

Great job, thanks...but I didn't care for the music ,lol, although it wasn't too loud.

[@themechanic6117]

Sorry about the music but thanks for watching

[@edwardmmanns7454]

Sorry, didn't notice I had watched this before and commented.

[@kluwe801]

Hey bro I hit a curb last night after skidding off the road. In a bad snow storm, my wheel got pushed back 1-2 inches to the fender. Would my lower control arm be bent?

[@themechanic6117]

There's a few things that could be damaged...

[@dustinvanleuven6801]

What happen if the cv staff come off

[@themechanic6117]

Try to push it back in. It should pop in...hopefully

[@larryisaac8988]

Is it the same way for a 2009 Malibu?

[@themechanic6117]

More or less it should be the same

[@rrmech11]

Good job

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you!

[@lawrencevannevel269]

I'm working on the passenger side and there's no room to remove the bolt from the spot where the bolt goes through the rubber part and bolts to the subframe... Such a pain in the ass!!!

[@themechanic6117]

In this video I was also working on the passenger side

[@thomasbergman442]

Are you talking about the "round" end or the "box" end? You can use the open end of a wrench that just fits over the circumference of the bolt to push on it as you turn the bolt head. It will eventually come out.

[@phillipoiibradley4661]

This video is basically the same procedure for the 2012 Cruze.

[@andrewsisty0]

Gr8 video and very helpful! Just out of curiosity what part is that, that you used floor Jack to lift the car and why not frame? Thank you in advance!

[@mikecortez2967]

Why do u have to get the car a alignment right away

[@themechanic6117]

If the alignment is off it wil effect your handling and wear out the tires faster

[@LEONDELASIERRA1]

Thankkkkkkkkkk youuuuuuuuu

[@themechanic6117]

You're welcome

[@LEONDELASIERRA1]

Can you exceed 37 pounds of torque on the back bolts?

[@themechanic6117]

Sure but dont get crazy with how much you torque them

[@LEONDELASIERRA1]

Sir can the old bolts be used on the new ball joints? Or where can I get a new pair?

[@themechanic6117]

You can reuse the bolts

[@boryyork9430]

Do you think is the same process for chevy malibu 2010? By the way great video

[@themechanic6117]

More or less yes it should be the same process and might even look the same.

[@boryyork9430]

Thank you so much ,I'll do it thus weekend and I let you know,by the way I check on amazon and they sell the all set,2 lower control arm,2 stabilizer bars,2 and the springs ,sorry my english not perfect ,but do you think is to hard to do it by my self or should I take it to the mechanic

[@boryyork9430]

www.amazon.com/Detroit-Axle-Complete-12-Piece-Suspension/dp/B01AFLNDRA/ref=pd_gwm_simh_0?pf_rd_s=grid-21&pf_rd_t=Gateway&pf_rd_i=mobile&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pd_rd_wg=MwtUs&pd_rd_r=C6WYTX6YERHRDG596G26&pd_rd_w=LFCal&pf_rd_r=B6VGXC34S74Y3Q5TPSJN&pf_rd_p=67fcedea-c2b1-4f42-b770-872faf99e6aa&pd_rd_i=B01AFLNDRA#

[@themechanic6117]

Do you have the correct tools to do the job?

[@themechanic6117]

I have another video on changing the struts, look for that video if you plan on doing it.

[@sirsweetness8332]

How do you find these no maintenance vehicle owners? I would be a nervous wreck driving many of these cars you deal with

[@themechanic6117]

I guess its the area i live in. Either people dont have the money to fix things or they just dont care to fix their cars.

[@sirsweetness8332]

The mech a nic I am on my maintenance so much that you could use my old parts and those owners would think you put new parts on.

[@dominicksan09]

What model is the Malibu?

[@themechanic6117]

Im not sure.sorry

[@dominicksan09]

Thanks man! I’m doing mine today and it’s 05 and a V6 they say the transmission mount has to be removed in order to change

[@themechanic6117]

@@dominicksan09 this malibu had the 4cly engine it . i have heard that the mount needs to be removed on v6 models