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How to Replace Upper Control Arm 2000-06 Chevy Suburban 1500
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Tools used
10mm Socket
18mm Wrench
21mm Socket
21mm wrench
22mm Socket
Grease Gun
Hammer
Jack Stands
Marker / Writing Utensil
Ratchet
Torque Wrench
1. Removing the Wheel
Loosen the 22mm caps on the hubcap with the vehicle on the ground
Pull the hubcap free
Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
Secure the vehicle on jack stands
Remove the lug nuts
Pull off the wheel
2. Removing the Upper Control Arm
Mark the tab on the adjustment piece with a marker to mark the alignment
Remove the two 10mm bolts holding the brake line and move the brackets
Remove the ball joint nut with an 18mm wrench
Hit the wheel knuckle and control arm to break them free
Remove the 21mm nuts from the upper control arm bracket
Jack up the wheel underneath the wheel knuckle
Remove the upper control arm nut
Remove the bolts and upper control arm bracket
Place a nut back on and use an air hammer to knock the bolt out if it won't budge
Move the control arm up and down while pulling out
3. Installing the Upper Control Arm
Put the upper control arm into place and push the 21mm bolts in to hold it
Put the brackets on either side and realign them up
Angle the control arm down into the wheel knuckle
Replace the 18mm ball joint nut
Replace the 21mm nuts from the upper control arm bracket
Replace and tighten the two 10mm bolts
Put a grease gun into place on the end of the control arm and fill it up
4. Reattaching the Wheel
Slide the wheel into place
Start the lug nuts by hand
Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
Lower the vehicle to the ground
Tighten the lug nuts to 100 ft/lbs in a crossing or star pattern
Reattach the hubcap and tighten the caps
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Hi, I'm Mike from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video, we're going to show you how to replace an upper control arm on this 2002 Chevy Suburban. We show you on the passenger side, but the driver side has the same procedure. The items you'll need are a new upper control arm from 1AAuto.com, a 10mm, 21mm, and 22mm socket and ratchet, 18mm and 21mm wrench, a marker, a torque wrench, jack and jack stands, a grease gun, a hammer, and an air hammer depending on the condition of your vehicle. After completing this procedure you will need to get a professional alignment done.
Start out by removing the hubcap. You want to remove the lug nuts. If you don't have air powered tools, you'll want to do it while the vehicle is on the ground. Loosen them preliminarily, raise the vehicle, and remove the lug nuts the rest of the way. On these brackets, you'll see a tab coming through from the upper control arm. Mark where that tab is. Remove these two 10mm bolts. Next, remove this 18mm nut, and you can see Mike uses an 18mm wrench and another wrench for some extra leverage to break it free and then removes it the rest of the way with the 18mm wrench. Hit the wheel knuckle and control arm to break them free. Then remove the 21mm nuts on either side.
Jack up your wheel, and you want to do this underneath the wheel knuckle. Remove the upper control arm nut and then remove these bolts and the bracket that's on them. Our first one pulled out no problem, this one's a bit more difficult. We tried using a hammer, that doesn't work. We tried using a wrench to help break it free, but it's in there really good. If you have this same problem, we put a nut back on it and use an air hammer to knock it out. Now that those bolts are out, you want to remove the control arm up and down while pulling out and it'll pull free.
Take your new upper control arm and push it back into place. Then push the bolts in to hold it into place. You want to make sure that you have those brackets on either side and that they're lined up. Now, angle the control arm down into the wheel knuckle. Once it's pressed down into place replace that 18mm nut. We'll fast forward as Mike tightens all of those up. Replace and tighten up those two 10mm bolts. Using a grease gun put it into place on the end of your control arm and fill it up. Put the wheel back into place and then replace each wheel lug nut and tighten them up. You want to tighten them preliminarily, lower the vehicle, and then tighten them the rest of the way. Torque each lug nut in a crossing pattern to 100 foot-pounds. Replace the hubcap and tighten up those lug nut caps.
We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.
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Elwyn
April 22, 2017
I installed the new control arm and it enhance my driving experience back to the factory standard. Don't need anything but I am checking for more parts to purchase from you guys. Your service is always timely and on time. And your how to videos really save me time and money. Thank you 1aauto for your dedicated service in making my time for repairs a pleasant experience.
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July 7, 2018
This is the first time i have ever ordered from A1. I am very satisfied with their service I received the part in 3 days and it was an excellent quality part I ordered a upper control arm with ball joint. I would definitely order from them again and would recommend them to anyone
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November 12, 2018
great fit and the delivery was fast and it came with ball joints pressed in ready to go
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February 22, 2019
Exact fit. Easy to order and fast shipping!
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April 5, 2019
The sales person was very helpful. Her knowledge of the parts for this job were very good. The part was in stock and the price was better than I expected.
Customer Q&A
What are the torque specs for the front upper control arm?October 2, 2016
Rowdy B
10
I don't think you have to torque them. Just make sure they are tight because you will need to take it for an alignment after. That's what I did anyway
October 2, 2016
Micah L
10
I'm not sure of exact spec. But I just tightened them to snug because you are supposed to get a alignment done when replacing this part.
October 2, 2016
Maurice S
10
Please call the dealer or obtain a Chilton or Haynes repair manual for these specs. It may carry depending on what model and GVW rating you have
October 4, 2016
Brian F
10
It varies by vehicle. On my 2000 Gmc Yukon the knock sensor's torque is 15 ft-lb.
April 22, 2017
Elwyn T
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