How to Replace Control Arm Bushings (FAST)
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- čas přidán 23. 11. 2014
- Control Arm Bushing Replacement. This video will show you how to easily replace Upper Control Arm bushings (press the old ones out and press the new ones in with common tools). This job is fast and easy and can be done with basic hand tools and a ball joint or bushing press which you can rent for free at your local parts store.
You can also use this method to replace bushings in your leaf springs and pretty much anything that has pressed in bushings!
Get inexpensive bushings here: www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UT...
Here is the press kit I used (and I really like): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002...
How to Press a Ball Joint: • How to Press a Ball Joint
How to Replace a Chevy Upper Control Arm: • How to Replace Control...
How to Replace a Ford Upper Control Arm: • How to Replace a Contr...
How to Replace a Lower Control Arm: • Replacing Lower Contro...
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Always a good idea to insert a metal spacer of the correct thickness in the control arm next to the bushing before using the press. Great video!
Thanks!
Yeah. Wish I did this. Now I’m screwed!
Are you talking on the removal or the installation?
How?
Huh?
This video really gave me the confidence to replace bushings on lower arm. Thanks Chris!
Your the best thing that's ever happened to my ability to work on cars dude. Good video!
Doing this on a chevy. Thx just got back with rent a tool. Really helpful for multiple applications!
Another great , simple and well informed video as usual
You seem to have a pretty good, clear manner of explanation and a professional presentation so I'm going to subscribe. I have a lot of work ahead of me on a GMC Sonoma I just got last July & I think you can offer some good advice. I had a close friend that used to help me and he passed away 12 yrs. back. I miss him as a friend a lot but when it comes to automotive shit where I need help, I really miss him. Thanks for the videos
chuck lane Thanks a lot Chuck! Im sorry to hear about your friend but I am sure he is looking down at your Sonoma and waiting for you to get at it!
9 years ago, I love ya for this chris!
It's helpful to add lubricant to the threads of the tool, preferably one that is good for high pressure contact. Some of the resistance is due to friction in the threads. It will also extend the life of the tool.
Use grease not oil
It’s not his tools it’s the part stores remember? Who gives ashit
@@robertwillett7854 I'd say your comment speaks volumes about your character, but you have none.
@@da324 He is absolutely right about lubricating that screw.
@@TheRoyalBavarian I never said anything about lubricating a screw. Must have mixed my comment up with someone else.
Love your videos. They've helped me out a lot!
Man this was soooo helpful. If it wasnt for you i'd still be trying to bang those bushing out haha. thanks man keep up the good videos! New sub here👍
Chris, your deserve every $ you make from these videos. Thank you sir!
Thanks a lot! I hope the videos continue to help!
Hell yeah big dog you are a big blessing in disguise keep up the good work sincerity Houston Texas
I cant believe I learned how to replace a control arm bushing in less than 5 minutes! You Rock!
Chris Thanks man! I wanted to make a shorter version to make it even more concise.
you have help me in all my car fixs thank you a lot .
harry in canada
Great explanation 👌 Thank you!
Excellent video. .Thank you
As always great video Chris. Always appreciated.
Emin HVAC Thanks bud!
Great video and I have seen most of them
Thanks
Make sure you put a spacer between the space of those bushings when pressing out...bent one of my arms a little without it
Well done bro,well done
Thank you for the great video, I appreciate it! It has been a great help to me.
mr24k78 Great! I am glad the video was helpful! New automotive "how to" videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
Excellent! Quality! Great CZcams Video
mowin4cash Thanks a lot! I am glad the video was helpful!
You are smart man I respect you too much
Videos are always easier than real life. Good luck.The hellwithallthat I can get a new control arm with new ball joints for 60 bucks.
that helped me out big time. thanks, ChrisFix.
+Adam Keith awesome! I'm glad the video was helpful!
Nice video, thanks!
Considering this repair, as a novice, what I can't tell by this video is what exactly was wrong with the old bushings? Perhaps add symptoms to the vid. I don't want to replace good bushings. I LOVE your instructionals!
Symptoms would be bad alignment or a loud rattle coming from the area around the wheel. You’ll usually be able to tell if the are bad just by looking at them and seeing if they are cracked.
With the knowledge from this video I begin my mission. Right now
Great job
You're awesome man
very clear and detail video
louisphng1 Thank you!
Moral of the story: Unless you are retired, unemployed, or don’t rely on your car to get to work, do not do what the video says, just get new control arms complete with bushings and/or ball joints. You will have enough work just breaking thru rust to swap control arms, much less removing AND replacing bushings and ball joints.
Love the video, great job.
Thanks!
Thank you.
great job
amjad amj Thanks man!
Nice one friend big ideas
Hi Sir I've got the very similar tool that you have got only my unit is a Pro Tool Press for replacing Ball Joints & I have a lot longer G unit than you your one Sir but it's the same principle as your one & so tomorrow I will be pressing out a Bush on my brother's Mustang wishbone bone & it looks quite easy & my Pro Tool Press is for 4WD Ball Joints & seeing your video it looks amazing to see how you tool pushes out ot the Bush & if I don't have the right size fittings in my set I a truck socket set that will fit the bust to push the Bush out but I will try my fittings first to see if they fit if they fit nice I just use the ones out of my Pro Tool Press Set I Thank You So Much Sir for putting this on Utube & I Wish You Well All The Very Best Sir For What You Do Sir THUMBS UP Thanks Again Sir For Making This Video & Putting It On Utube Great Stuff I'm from New Zealand Kind Regards Peter
everything CLEAR AND CLEAN
Hey I have a question I have a 2002 Tahoe lt and I'm replacing the lower control arm bushing and it's rubber without the metal outer sleeve it also has a lip kind of like a flare built into the rubber
Thanks for the video 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😄
I am preparing to do this right now on the same looking upper control arms. 2004 trailblazer Arizona only truck.
You could not have posted this at a better time, I need to do this to my truck next weekend.
motorhazards12 That is what I like to hear! Also, feel free to comment on any video and just ask, "Hey ChrisFix, have any bushing replacement videos?". Sometimes I can send a link to a video I already have or I can post one up, like this!
Let me know how your bushing replacement goes!
Thanks for posting this video Chris! Can I also use this when replacing bushings on a rear control arm?
+Iwo Jima Yes, this works for any bushing that can be replaced in any control arms. It also works for bushings in leaf springs, and other car parts that have bushings.
I am going to borrow this tool from AutoZone to pull a bushing out of a 1974 Case 580 Backhoe front axle pivot. Doing this on the ground vs lifting this onto a press table is a no-brainer. It takes 3 people to pick up this axle and that is BARE. Bart D. Hull Laveen. AZ
Guys i tried it myself but unfortunately i ruined both upper control arms trying to remove the bushings. First one i bent it while trying to remove them then on the second one i ripped the ball joint where the grease is held. I had to buy all new parts and lost 2 days of work. Be careful out there while working on your cars could end up costing you a lot more, hopefully someone can learn from this.
It worked for me, but I did it my own way with this similar set, just found a socket that fit perfect on the bushing (honestly pure luck) and then did what he did to give the bushing room to be pressed out, got both of them out in about 2 minutes nice and easy.
I took mine to a mechanic who used a hydraulic press. It took 10 tonnes of pressure to put in the bushing. Wish I new that before using the internet. He did it in ten minutes for free
yeah, I tried this and it was a f-ing nightmare. And my car is very low rust. I have a ball joint press but ended up having to cut the old ones out, worn out sawzall blades, broken drill bits, busted knuckles, etc. And, I could not get the new ones pressed in to save my life. I have a large bench vise which I used a 5 foot long breaker bar on the handle, made of steel pipe. Still could not generate enough force to get the bushing more than half seated. Never in my life will I do this job again. Will buy the whole control arm, even if I have to get the cheapest junk chinese brand ever known to man.
How can we learn from your 2 messed up bushing & control arms with if you don't tell us what you did wrong?
@@rvz77 he tried to use a toy when you need over 10000 kgs of pressure
thanks good tutorial
good video
Thanks
Love your videos. I used to never work on my car. How do you know when to replace the control arm bushings??
Inspect the rubber. If you observe tears or cracks in the rubber, it is time to replace the bushing. There is not much to be concerned about other than the rubber. The metal part of the bushing won't be much of an issue.
nice tool
Is it not recommended to use an impact driver for this?
wish i knew about this tool before going it alone with a couple C clamps some washers a screw driver and a new bolt ??? not to mention it seems a lot more fun with just a rubber bushing like on the rear of mu 05 Tibby. felt like I hit a time warp, but hung in there till the job was done celebrating with a few Hineys go team ! ps my arm is kiling me
Thx
What's the best tool to press out and install rear axle beam bushings? A ball joint or upper control arm bushing kit?
Thank you for your videos!!!!
ELlos210 You are welcome! I am glad the videos have been helpful!
ChrisFix how do I measure the bushings for my 2002 v8 Lincoln ls???? I can't find them anywhere!!!!!!
Upper or lower control arm bushings?
ChrisFix upper control arm
You might have a hard time finding them becuase the whole control arm with new ball joint and bushings is so cheap: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFDWAEQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00FFDWAEQ&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=7ZO5ZHBQJ5ONJE6Z
I wish this video showed how you took the old bushing out and then installed the new one 😊
Chris on 4.58 you could have put that rod screw from the left side and lock it in a vice to remove the brush
+Keishil Prabhudas thanks for the tip
Chingon. Thanks
Will this work for those huge subframe bushings?
Will this work on honda vertical bushing? I know there's a different tool for that one but I wouldn't like to buy to different tool removal for a different position of the bushing
Auto zone and advance auto parts doesn’t have that tolls Chris where can I loaned that tools please
Why you can't be in Atlanta? You're past beyond good, you're damn good!!
Where did you rent those tools? Thanks
got any tips on subframe bushings? or is burning them the only way to go?
I clicked on the "how to replace Chevy upper control arm" link, and it took me back to another version of this video.
good good chrisfix great
What if the bushings are flared out? How do you effectively bend them back in?
Looking for how to put in the second one once you install the retaining arm through the first one and therefore can no longer put a press bush in it...
how does a bushing press look like?
How much deformation on the control arm "ends" since no spacer was put between the metal pieces on the control arm while pressing....
So when pushing them back in, how do you keep the two from smashing together
I tried renting that same kit from my local parts for my truck's upper control arms and while I was able to get the balljoints out just fine, none of the adapters fit the bushings. I also tried renting a bushing driver kit from them but all those adapters were too small!
Darn! You might need a specialty adapter, fortunately it shouldn't be too expensive!
my upper control arm is much different from yours, mine has a shaft running between the two bushings.
I would love to know how to replace the bushings on mine with a shaft running through both bushings???
do a CV axle
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It's a $500 labour and part quoted by Honda dealership for an hour job.
Delboy that's not bad for the Honda dealership. I went in to get my oil changed in my Civic SI and was going to let them change my manual transmission fluid since it was past due and was thankfully I asked about how much it was before I let them do it because it was 299.99 just to change the fluid.
I'm way late for this, but can anyone tell me the symptoms of a bad control arm bushing?
What brand is your bushing kit ,Mr. Chris , ?
What about about bushings with the metal sleeves
Hey Chris, where do you get torque information for bolts and stuff?
Jhan Santiago I have service manuals, I call the dealership, I search online, etc. I know, sometimes it is a real pain! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
Is that the harbor freight ball joint press?
Can someone recommend a heavier duty kit?
+Chrisfix can i use the C clamp for this process if i dont have the right tools?
I like your black sticker; it has nice graphics and very artistic. I would like to see you keep your videos on CZcams and not building your own website as this would take out the raw feelings and the idea of free innovative creativity. But I do understand the economic factors of having your own website.
Paul L Hey Paul, I am not taking my videos off CZcams at all. That will never happen.
Quick Question for Chris,
I was told today that the lower control arm bushings were bad. I have a 2006 Honda Accord EX V6 3.0 MT and so I called my local Honda Dealership to figure out my options. Because of where I live (city) I really don't have the flexibility of just dismantling my car in the parking lot but after finding out that Honda wants almost $500.00 for the labor alone I called a buddy of min with a garage and for the cost of a case of cold rona's I'm cleared for work. Besides this is something I know I can do myself but had a few questions to ask you. I wanted to know:
1. If I should use OEM or Aftermarket parts (Honda vs Duralast)
2. Should I replace the whole control arm or just the bushing
3. Should I go ahead and replace anything else, like upper control arm or bushings and my lower ball joint
Honda Price chart is as followed: ( I make my local dealership price match online competitors which is usually a 30% to 45% savings. I myself use www.HondaPartsNow.com and as long as I include shipping cost in my print out they will match the price no problem. My particular control arm has 3 bushings -
HONDA OEM Parts - 12 Months Warranty
Lower Ball Joint - $64.24
Lower Control Arm Bushing - $16.67
Inner Control Arm Bushing - $9.04
Shock Absorber Bushing - $15.41
Whole Control Arm - $309.90 ( I don't know if the lower ball joint is include in this)
AUTOZONE Prices - Limited Lifetime Warranty
Lower Ball Joint - $35.00
Lower Control Arm Bushing - $10.99
Inner Control Arm Bushing - $9.99 A. (KIT)
Shock Absorber Bushing - $9.99 A. (KIT)
Whole Control Arm - $114.99 (Over the phone they say that the lower ball joint comes with this)
My Honda has 110,000 miles on it but is in fantastic shape because I maintain it well but I know that its about that time where parts will start to fail, the ball joint may be good today but come next year or that pot hole I know I will hit tomorrow, it may not be. I am looking to do this soon and your input would be invaluable in helping me make a decision.
I can fix the broken part for 25.00 today or I can order the control arms and future proof myself a little bit and save on some labor. I'm not really worried about the "effort" I have to put into it, I just want good sound parts on my car that will have the lowest failure rate.
Also, I have watched a bunch of your videos and I am a subscriber, great work but I am confused with something. You have a video about bushing preload, well in your other videos you torque the bolts down prior to dropping the vehicle. Did you make this video because you realized that you missed that step or is that video only for certain types of control arms? If I am going to put this thing on myself I would like to know the right way to do it. Assemble and torque or assemble, tighten lower then torque?
Thanks again.
TouchyFeely I would check your ball joints (Here is a video: czcams.com/video/62bVn7E8gyk/video.html), check out the tie rods: czcams.com/video/brI2feYiEi8/video.html, and just visually inspect everything. There is no need to replace the whole control arm unless the ball joint and bushings are built in. Sometimes the control arm comes with a ball joint and bushings and to make your life easier, just do that. I wouldnt go duralast. Can you get moog. Here is a link to a front upper control arm for examble, by ac delco (good company): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JB27XE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004JB27XE&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=JG3KFQJWHJ2YV32G
idid this fast and tore both boots on the ball joints i was pressing in with the cup
Hi. This tool kit can be used to replace wheel bearing also?
I would use a dedicated wheel bearing removal kit!
Nice if you can rent these tools in the US. Where I come from that is - as far as I know - not possible. The problem with those universal sets / tools is that they are quite expensive, and unless you are a pro-mechanic you will maybe need the tool once every 5 years or so and hence you will have a very expensive tool laying around for no good reason.
Amazon 40 bucks. Just bought a set. Ball Joint Press
Yes, but it still usually costs less money than paying someone else to do it, a home mechanic can usually find other uses for specialized tools, and you could even rent it out to other people (or sell at cost and repurchase for a bit less as long as the tool is still okay).
@@jayayyyyy Yeah that is actually true - I DO have other tools that i purchased for a specific task but that I have been using afterwards too.
If anyone can answer this question ..
I have an 08 Crown Vic ..
should I change the whole “ lower control arm “ or just the “ bushings “ cause the price for the control arms is money that I don’t have ..
REPLY PLEASE ‼️
If aint broken dont fix it. Check which needs to be replaced. The control bushings wear out . and control arms break. Find out which one u need
Throw the whole car away ..lol
HI
JUST CURIOUS - - DID YOU SOAK IT WITH LIQUID WRENCH FIRST ?
KEITH KUHN Yes I did hit it with some penetrating fluid. In the short video I do not include this step but the more in depth video I show everything: czcams.com/video/aPbL9HTHZg0/video.html
How to purchase
HEY CHRIS
YOU DO IT ALL BRO.
YOU THE MAN BUDDT NO SHIT.
KEITH
where did you get that press kit? none of my autopart stores rent nor sell a press kit like that with plenty of accessories to work with.
If you check out Amazon or a ebay,you'll find plenty of them
What do you do if the rubber and the center of the bushing is out but not the outer rim?
Hacksaw and hammer
Shouldnt you have inserted the control rod before pressing the bushings in?
Thanks, this seems relatively easy.
But it seems like most garages will NOT do this. They want to charge me for the complete part (i.e. new lower control arm) instead.
Are they trying to scam me and increase their profits, or is there another reason ?
PS - Will most auto stores still lend these out for free ?
Depending on the car and part, they may not be scamming you. Sometimes, because of the labour cost of pressing out and refitting a new bushing, and the relative lack of cost increase by going for a full suspension arm with the bush already pressed in (which just bolts in and thus saves time and money), it can either be comparable or only very slightly more expensive to go for an arm. And obviously a new arm is extra insurance for both you and the shop. There are also instances where the manufacturer doesn't even sell the bush - just the arm with the bush pre-fitted, so it really is your only option. Of course, this being the car industry, there will be instances where they are scamming you, but a little research on the specific part you need for your car should inform you as to whether they are or not.
Could you use an impact wrench instead of a rachet?
No never use a impact on that press tool
I have used an impact driver on similar tools...but just like other stuff...its best to brake it free with a breaker bar and then use the impact driver to finish
flip the control arm over so the open side of the "c" faces the open side of the press
+psdaengr Thanks for the tip!
wahts we call of this toolkit
I’m sure by now Chris is using an impact… 😂