How to Replace Upper Control Arm 2002-2005 Ford Explorer

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This video shows you how to install an upper control arm with ball joint on your 2002-2005 Ford Explorer. Control arms are a crucial part of the suspension system of your vehicle. They not only carry the load of the vehicle to the wheel, but they typically also maintain its alignment. Control arms are typically large and strong, so you may be surprised it needs replacing. They contain rubber bushings for smoother rides at the cost of eventual wear, or integrated ball joints that require replacing the entire arm when they wear.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2002 Ford Explorer
2003 Ford Explorer
2004 Ford Explorer
2005 Ford Explorer
Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00020
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• 30mm Socket
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/ob/1AXXX00004
• Side Cutters
• 3/8 Inch Air Impact Gun
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00015
• Swivel
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00044
• Cotter Pin
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Center Punch 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00055
• Hammer 1aau.to/ob/1AXAA00091
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[@mamus4]

Great tutorial, easy to understand while keeping safety in mind

[@bobbymarks2485]

The Axlenut DOES NOT have to come off or be loosened in any way, and the brakes don’t need removed either. DO NOT LOOSEN THE BOLTS ON THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS, THEY COME PRE-TIGHTENED TO FACTORY RIDE HEIGHT It will be a little more of a fight, but it is not worth the risk. Just the 3 bolts on the control arm itself, and the tie rod end! That’s it! Otherwise, great video. Lots of unnecessary information, but knowledge is power I guess!

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[@MikeYeah]

Great quality video and is exactly what I was looking for today.

[@1divemaster1]

Great explanations as usual. Thanks guys.

[@robinyu324]

what to do if the shim rusted out and need a replacement? can't even find a part for that thing from anywhere.

[@wilbertallen5190]

You have show to diy, great job.

[@hugoduque8810]

Does the boot of the ball joint have to make contact with the knuckle?

[@alib9661]

Thanks pal 👍

[@TomBenner1215]

Okay this is my last comment. The only thing missing was cursing..

[@kern_yak_angler]

you dont need to do all that

[@MercedesE63S-AMG]

Yes I was like why is he taking all of this apart? 🤔

[@mikecunningham7621]

I don't think you need to pull the caliper or brake disk, or knock the axle loose.

[@obxguy1]

Is there a torque spec on those 2 end nuts???

[@PokeBoy57]

I have a 2 piece upper control arm snd the bolts go onto the second piece which is like a back arm. I ordered new but they are 1 piece without that back arm which had the bolts i took out to remove it. How do i use just the 1 piece

[@geoffreyobryan3005]

Since when is the rear stud the front and the front the rear?

[@TomBenner1215]

Okay thanks for the video but do you really need to remove the brake?

[@mikecunningham7621]

My question too.

[@stevenagee7934]

The brakes, rotors and caliper bracket only need to be removed if you have a wheel speed sensor. Removing tie rod and axle is unnecessary despite your model though

[@fishingautos8585]

Your doing way more then need be tbh.

[@TheSpade83]

Soo… how about those calipers

[@terrypaquette2824]

Red locktite on caliper bolts?? Bro ur high if you feel the need to use locktite, if it doesn't call for it in the instructions then use green or blue. Red requires heat to remove, and you don't want that heat coming from your threads when your removing cus that's just gonna melt threads

[@terrypaquette2824]

Friction will melt threads together lol

[@TomBenner1215]

Not that easy