How to Replace Upper Control Arm in SUV and Pickup - Hummer H3, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon
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- How to Replace Upper Control Arm in SUV and Pickup - Hummer H3 Chevrolet Colorado GMC Canyon
Step by step Upper Control Arm Replacement
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
Support the lower control arm at ride height.
Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt.
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor brackets.
Disconnect the front brake hose from the upper control arm.
Disconnect the upper control arm from the ball stud by removing the pinch bolt.
Remove the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams.
Remove the upper control arm bolts.
Remove the upper control arm.
Install the upper control arm.
Install the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams. Do not tighten.
Connect the upper control arm to the ball stud by installing the pinch bolt. Tighten the nut to vehicle spec.
Connect the wheel speed sensor brackets.
Install the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt. Tighten the nut to vehicle spec.
Connect the front brake hose to the upper control arm.
Install the tire and wheel assembly.
Remove the lower control arm support.
Lower the vehicle.
With the vehicle at ride height, tighten the upper control arm nuts. Tighten the nut to vehicle spec.
Verify the wheel alignment.
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Word of warning! my passenger side upper control arm bolts were absolutely seized in place. Had to cut them out and replace them. Oreilly auto part number 86375. $40 a pair vs $31 each from GM. Worked perfectly!
Thanks for additional info
New to the channel,I've owned my h3 for 13 years with few problems love it.now I got to watch all you're videos. Peace
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Love my h3 no real problem but like to replace some front end parts and this will help good vid thanks
This is a very well done video. I will be making this same repair on my H3 soon.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, good luck with your project!
Excellent
Big thanks
Glad it was helpful.
Hi there , better to remove the Shocks , so the Bolts can come out easily , and
the Brake line should be opened to facilitate the take out of the bolt of the right
side bolts , but you did it anyway , very good .
And your car needs ANTI RUST treatment , a good thick layer of Grease anti rust .
Did need to remove all that bull-he’s just better than u
Great video
Thanks!
What size wrench did u use ? Just want to make sure I have the correct size before I start the job
What upper control arm nits and adjustment cams you use? Just went to get my alignment done and guy said he couldn’t do the full alignment due to upper control arm won’t move up and down to adjust and that I have to replace it by torching bolt off or sawing it off cause it’s all locked up. Have the 08 Hummer H3
I used original one, didn't have to change it. I had problem with old bushings moving too much and guy couldn't do alignment.
At 2:07 I noticed the rubber guard is stapled to the plastic fender liner. Is that oem? I noticed mine were stapled too..
Question! Is the instal/removal the same for both sides? GM keeps telling me that 'it takes special equipment' and whatnot else, and its come time that I need to do ball joints upper and lower for both sides. I'm thinking if I can get away with waiting until spring I can do this job myself rather than spend ridiculous money at the shop.
Thanks!
Same on both sides. They only thing you may want to do after is alignment
On the camber place adjuster where did you get the already made hole to keep it in same place
For the pin
It was already there
How do you like those shocks? The remote res bilstiens look awesome. I can’t decide.
I like Fox shocks, less bouncy and provide a bit more control. I don't have experience with Bilsteins - but I know many H3 owners run and like them
NewRoad Adventures DUDE!!! I got the crosswind M/T 35”s and did the torsion bars to 23” my h3 looks sick. You inspired my build.
Did you use extended bump stops?
@@vtecbanger3180 No, I still have original OEM
NewRoad Adventures do a video with a walk around and your mods.
Why do the control arms need replacing? Do the bushings wear out? Can't you just do bushing install?
It is either bushing wear off or ball joint bad - but you are right, you can just replace those parts without replacing the whole arm. I didn't have press to remove and install new bushing
WHERE do i get those beefy tie rods????
You can get them from outfitterdesign.com
How will you know when to replace a upper control arm?
Bushings wear, bad ball joint or bent arm. In my case, my shop couldn't do wheel alignment because my old bushings had too much movement.
Which upper control arm did you go with?
I got OEM ACDelco from rockauto. I always trying to use OEM parts unless it is cosmetic stuff or parts are not available.
Thanks. My alignment guy at tire kingdom couldn’t do upper control arm alignment saying because cam bolts were welded together and can’t adjust it. He said rubber on upper control arm is wearing out and said need to replace that and get universal cam kit (alignment kit) for the upper control arm. He told me to get the moog grease alignment kit instead of the OEM ones that don’t grease.
What size sockets did you use to replace control arms? Just want to make sure I have them for when my control arms come in lol
@@rlightjr Sorry for late reply, 18mm and 21mm
Why does the upper control arm bolt needs to be installed from the inside? Why not just push it through from the outside?
Im doing this right now , ive done control arms on tons of other vehicles but this h3 sux , im assuming you dont live where u get much rust lol these fuckers are not coming out , frozen inside the collars
I do live in Ontario where we have lots of salt and moisture... but I always spray antirust stuff almost every year. Here is what I use: czcams.com/video/8HE3eYn_aq0/video.html
Usually he did all that without removing shocks n crap. By the book…… shutup