How to Replace Front Lower Control Arm 2008-12 Chevy Malibu

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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 video shows you how to install a new quality TRQ lower control arm with ball joint in your 2008-2012 Chevy Malibu.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2004 Chevrolet Malibu
2005 Chevrolet Malibu
2006 Chevrolet Malibu
2007 Chevrolet Malibu
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
Tools you will need:
• 14mm Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00010
• 16mm Wrench
• 14mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• 15mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• Pickle Fork
• 1/2 Inch Air Impact Gun 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00252
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00016
• Socket Driver
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• Swivel
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00044
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Marker / Writing Utensil
• Rust Penetrant
• Center Punch 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00055
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00068
• Hammer 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00091
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00065
• Rubber Mallet 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00413
• Wheel Chocks
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@TRQ 3 жыл бұрын

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@raymondpontremoli4500 2 жыл бұрын

Did that and installed it....not as bad as I thought...

@raymondpontremoli4500 2 жыл бұрын

Garage wanted $279 for the part and $440 to install it....I purchased one for $98 and Im doing the install myself. Im sure it won't go as simple as shown here...Nothing ever does but Im prepared to fight when it comes to $600 difference.

@FallenFlag9 2 жыл бұрын

Amen brother 💪💯

@marshallmcdonald7309 Жыл бұрын

If I might add a step. And it is a pain in the butt step: On an 09 Malibu with the 3.6 flex fuel engine, you have to loosen the motor mount nuts, upper & lower, on the mount that is ahead of the forward control arm mount. You then have to raise the engine enough that the bolt can be removed. If not, you will never get it out. From what I understand, this problem is unique to this model / engine application. This will also require unpinning the forward wheel well liner at 3 places and folding it up to get to the upper nuts. This is required for both left & right control arms. One little plus is that the motor mount on the driver side is rubber. You can raise the engine enough to pull the whole mount out & cut a notch in it to let the bolt slide out with it installed.

@aloiba100 Жыл бұрын

I got it out but I had to sacrifice 6 hours

@aprilc1077 Жыл бұрын

I've watched quite of few DIY videos for my Chevy from A-Z. Why didn't I find you guys sooner? Your's are the best, bar none.There are no words... but I'll say thank you. 🤧😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 Done and DONE!

@TRQ Жыл бұрын

+April C Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

@bball4life590 4 ай бұрын

I just wanted to say thank u. I just replaced my entire control arm with the help of ur video. I'm by far a mechanic but with ur vid man oh man u made the whole process simple. Thank u so much again and keep dropping these videos u got my subscription.

@ThomasSapp 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this video and several others and they all assume you have a car lift... If you came to this video as someone doing this yourself instead of as a mechanic, do yourself a favor and START by putting the balljoint in before putting the other connection points in. Trying to hammer the balljoint in with only 6-10 inches of space between it and the ground does not work.

@TRQ 3 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Sapp Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team. 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

@stephenbreen7570 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, these videos are nice. But the average Joe who can't afford to pay a mechanic to do the work. Obviously can't afford a freaking 🙄 tall garage with a lift and probably doesn't have air tools as well.

@orionsimerl6539 3 жыл бұрын

Pickle fork for ball joint.

@DevJB 9 ай бұрын

Coffee cheers.. ☕ --- Malibu , G6, Aura - Control Arm Torque Specs: 2004-2012 --- 1. Loctite all bolts with a dab of medium is ok. 2. Grease balljoint stud lightly, grease zerk new joints after install or risk popping the seals once loaded. 3. Use line marks of original height before jack up the car so you can match height with jack under control arm before tightening the rear 32 ft lb bushing bolt to control arm and the front control arm to chassis bushing bolt. * Rear bushing to control arm 14mm bolt - 32 ft lb. * Control arm to chassis, 1 front bolt, rear 2 bolt uts. 2009 and Earlier - 37 ft lb. + 90°. 2010 and Later - 74 ft lb. + 90°. *Ball joint to knuckle: Step 1: 37 ft lb. Step 2: 2009 and Earlier - Loosen 3\4 turn. Step 2: 2010 and Later - Loosen 1\3 turn. Step 3: 2005 and Earlier - 37 ft lb. + 60°. Step 3: 2006 and Later - 37 ft lb. + 30°.

@TheDrewdaddy44 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Easy to follow ! Thanks

@MollyTV1 2 жыл бұрын

What happens if you don’t load the suspension and tighten those bolts ?

@elcomandante9299 7 ай бұрын

I just performed this on my 2012 Malibu. Three long knuckle bustin hour proceedure. Shoulda paid a guy.

@Cavguy23 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@coco_furry8073 6 ай бұрын

Will I need to get alignment done afterwards?

@garrettgrogan3494 3 жыл бұрын

Great video about to do mine

@EZ9293 3 жыл бұрын

Good video guys

@uoyebut2151 3 ай бұрын

09 G6 2.4 and looks like im going to try and do mines. I wish i could just loosen up or take off the rearward bushing by it self. Is it possible?

@geoo713 3 ай бұрын

If only my rearward bushing is broke can I still use the same arm ? Just buy the bushing itself ??

@stephanie8327 11 ай бұрын

How many Jack stands is the vehicle on ? Can I safely do this without getting the vehicle on a lift ?

@thebloodragon2001 3 ай бұрын

What type of Greece did you use

@DetroitLions1984 3 жыл бұрын

Good job

@toddmarch4710 Жыл бұрын

Nice job thanks for the advice by the way your rotors are in the wrong direction

@keithc728 2 жыл бұрын

I have clunking in my front end when I stop and take off. Looks like I'll be doing mine.

@aboomalacani2732 5 ай бұрын

I tightened the bolts before i lowered the car. What to expect?

@t3chninja_official Жыл бұрын

The part I'm confused on is why tighten to the torque spec then tighten even more? I mean they have a spec for a reason or am I missing something?

@t3chninja_official Жыл бұрын

Great video by the way. Going to do my son's 2009 Malibu soon along with sway bar links and tie rod links plus shocks.

@bobnoman273 Жыл бұрын

Part of the torque spec is the rotation.

@jl456 2 жыл бұрын

Try the driver side!!!! Not so easy like there showing!!!

@robwest4684 Жыл бұрын

I've done both now. Both on the ground with Jack's. Little determination 💪 and you will get it

@Mackeroni7 11 ай бұрын

Yo was this guy a pit crew for nascar or somethin?

@joebmx9154 2 жыл бұрын

Do third world back yard garage have a torque wrench?

@flipphonewizard5448 Ай бұрын

This is not what MY 08 malibu looks like on the front bolt......... There is a mount of some kind in the way making the 15min job a 2 or 3 hr job.

@wesrolbiecki1607 3 жыл бұрын

i see y u guys didn’t do the drivers side

@TRQ 3 жыл бұрын

+Wes Rolbiecki the repair for the drivers side would be the same as passenger side

@wesrolbiecki1607 3 жыл бұрын

@@TRQ got a 2010 malibu and had motor mounts in the way of everything

@barryaiello3127 3 жыл бұрын

@@wesrolbiecki1607 Yea, just checked on my '05 with the V6, the mount will have to be removed, the motor will have to be supported as well before the mount comes off.

@DJR5280 2 жыл бұрын

@@wesrolbiecki1607 Only the 4 cyl model doesn't have motor mounts in the way. My 05 V6 does. Put a block of wood on a jack and support the engine under the oil pan. Driver side mount is super easy to remove. Passenger side sucks

@Leekautorepair 3 жыл бұрын

You guys must be stuck in 80's lol. Don't nobody load the suspension just to tighten the control arm bolts. Just tighten them and keep it moving

@DJR5280 2 жыл бұрын

Considering I have this car and my Moog Control Arm has failed 3 times in the last 7 years I'd say they're doing it right

@jackflashautorepair4323 11 ай бұрын

There’s no r in the word vehicle

@mattmgarza 2 жыл бұрын

Ummm.....what about lifting the motor up an inch or two so you can move the motor mount out of the way to get that long ass bolt back in? They didn't show that.

@robwest4684 Жыл бұрын

I didn't have to

@alfredbernal8603 Жыл бұрын

I believe that is a on a "LTZ" model. I saw that today at the pick your parts..looks tough

@bobnoman273 Жыл бұрын

Thank you someone said it I have a 3.5 and the transmission mount is in the way and I’ve been fighting it for 2 hours trying to not have to unbolt the transmission