FAQ for Control Arm Repair
Q: How many bolts hold the upper control arm?
A:
4 Bolts.
By OmarGM Specialist
08/04/2022 Q: How many control arm washers come with inserts?
A:
4washers with inserts.
By OmarGM Specialist
08/04/2022 Q: How many limiter brackets are on the rear upper control arm?
A:
2limiter brackets.
By OmarGM Specialist
08/04/2022 Q: What are the shims used for?
A:
The shims are used to make sure the camber and caster are set properly.
By OmarGM Specialist
07/04/2022 Q: What are the torque specs for the lower control arm front cam bolt?
A:
170 Nm (125 ft./lbs.).
By OmarGM Specialist
06/04/2022 Q: What are the torque specs for the lower control arm rear cam bolt?
A:
60 Nm (44 ft./lbs.) plus 60 degrees.
By BobGM Specialist
06/04/2022 Q: What is the torque for the upper control arm mounting bolts?
A:
110 Nm (81 ft./lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/04/2022 Q: What is the upper control arm removal process?
A:
You will need to loosen the ball joint nut and use the ball joint separator to separate the upper ball joint. Then, remove the upper control arm bolts and shims that will allow you to remove it from the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/04/2022 Q: What parts need to be removed to replace the rear axle lower control arm?
A:
The shock absorber, stabilizer link, suspension position sensor, and lower control arm hardware.
By BobGM Specialist
31/03/2022 Q: What tools are needed to replace an upper control arm?
A:
Aball joint separator (J-42188-B).
By OmarGM Specialist
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