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1997 Ford Explorer Part 3: Driver Upper Control Arm w/ Ball Joint & Bushing

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In this video we'll show you how to replace the upper control arm on your 1997 Ford Explorer.

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@rnaodmletetr 7 лет назад

I love how you skip the one part that pretty much all of us came to see. those bolts are a pita to remove, editing out and not explaining that doesnt help at all

@lilgz2k11 5 лет назад

Exactly

@drewduncan1670 4 года назад

Damn, are they that bad? Was about to help a buddy of mine do both control arms on his ‘96 Explorer...

@lilwhitestang 4 года назад

They are a fucking pain in the ass. I'm sitting here cussing mine right now.

@str8buck521 4 года назад

Yeah wtf man that’s the whole reason I came to this video...

@davidmuir405 4 года назад

There's a fuel line on my 96 explorer that has to be moved out of the way to get the top bolt out. It took me hours to figure out what was blocking the bolt and then how to move the fuel line. None of these videos show that.

@AhPhoey 8 лет назад

The upper bolts are horrendously difficult to get back into the new control arm. The right side had to be punched out when removing. Kudos on this video - you did it amazingly simple.

@user-gt9qy2dj1u 6 месяцев назад

That's cause he cut out the time arguing with bolts !!!

@Claustrophillic1 13 лет назад

Thank you, Thank you! Your video was terrific and gave me the guts to replace this part myself. I did have that same problem with the rear bolt, though. Futzing around with a couple of clamps for about 45 minutes was what it took (plus a little cursing). The Ford dealership wanted close to $2,000 to do this and the rear brakes. That price included all the front ball joints but this was the only critical one. Your video was clear and concise. You are very much appreciated!

@andytempalski 9 лет назад

You should explain the difficulty of moving the bolts on this side.

@4687878 7 лет назад

Yes,..pass the fuel line that blocks it on my 1998 Explorer 5.0 AWD,...going toward the rear of the vehicle !!

@dopeman420 2 года назад

Not hard to do at all...

@guesswhomartin9249 5 лет назад

All of your viewers, myself included are disappointed how you skip the part of how hard it really is to remove the upper left side arm. I don't know how hard it is to mount the new one in, since I never got the old one off. From what I read from one of your viewers, the right side is just as hard to replace as well. In this video you make everything look so easy, but really it's not. It would have been nice if you would have recorded eveything, so we could see how you ultimately got them off.

@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN 5 лет назад

Agreed, this video is trash

@WatchJoelTV 6 лет назад

Great JOB! I had a shop to do both sides and they for some reason tried to use a plain flat washer. Had it aligned twice before we figured out what this shop had done as the alignment was out as soon as i drove away. It is now fixed properly and aligned. Wish I has seen your video before I paid this less that quality shop. Joel Justin.

@APDTY 6 лет назад

thank you so much for watching and commenting, we greatly appreciate it and glad it helped!!

@Ammo461 4 года назад

I just removed the aft driver side bolt on the control arm of a 1998 Explorer Sport 4.0 SOHC. I had to remove a fuel line metal shield located to the rear of the bolt. There are four 7 or 8mm bolts. Under that shield, I unbolted a clamp holding the two lines together. I also removed one line from a plastic clip just to the left of the bolt head. Then carefully spun and pressed the bolt out, threading the head with offset spacer between the two fuel lines. Not a happy experience.

@APDTY 14 лет назад

@jeepsaround I know exactly the bolt you are talking about, there is unfortunately no easy way to get that bolt out. I ended up having to unbolt the clamps which hold the metal lines to the frame. Once those are undone, you can carefully pry up on the lines while wiggling the bolt out. We didn't include it in the video because many of the explorer's and rangers don't have those lines. Thanks!

@tylerbidiman4346 3 года назад

Thank you for explaining that part of the job that we all wanted to see. I was hoping to see exactly where you had to un-fasten the fuel lines

@richardmoffett4962 3 года назад

you didnt show how you took the two main bolt out of the top..... exactly what i was looking for, how you got the out

@APDTY 13 лет назад

@jebmoore Honestly I have always found it easier to replace just the ball-joint than the entire control arm. To replace the control arm also involves removing the spring (or torsion bar if it's 4x4). But the ball joint in my opinion is simple if you have the correct tool (The Loaner Ball-Joint Press). And does not require removal of the entire control arm.

@APDTY 13 лет назад

@chpjimmy A torsion bar suspension is not nearly as hazardous to work with as a coil spring suspension, but I would still recommend supporting the lower control arm with a jackstand while working on the truck. Keeping the control arm close to road-level height makes installing the components easier. Thanks!

@SGTSECURE12 10 лет назад

How did you get the upper bolts back in so easy

@drowization 5 лет назад

Great vid, thank you so much, but do i have to add grease to it or does it come pre-greased ????

@APDTY 13 лет назад

@blueridgepics Sorry about that, Personally I've always found the back one to be more difficult, and thats why we focused more on removing that one, if we do a similar job in the future I will be sure to include the front bolt removal. Thanks.

@cuerno9056 7 месяцев назад

Beautifully Done and Demonstrated my guy!! I subscribed and liked.

@APDTY 12 лет назад

@sayian2k If the shop isn't too far away you can drive it, just avoid high speed driving or long distances, because your alignment could be off really bad which will destroy your tires. But a mile or two won't hurt.

@roda135 10 лет назад

Thanks, now I am sure I can do it myself. Your video saves me money.

@darinchapman8835 5 лет назад

WHAT HAPPEND TO THE PART WHERE THE BOLTS COME OUT? THATS THE PART IM LOOKING FOR. WHAT YOU ARE SHOWING DOESNT HELP AT ALL.

@APDTY 12 лет назад

It really depends on how close the alignment is to the factory spec after replacing them. You can eyeball the alignment (Make sure both front wheels are pointed the exact same direction) and you should be fine to drive 3-5 miles.

@ronnmiller9085 8 месяцев назад

Ok,why Is it you don't show the HARD PART,getting the ba c k bolt OUT OR IN? Every mechanic shop finds the part that is aimost impossible to remove and replace and they cut the hour of fighting the problem and just TELL YOU TO PUT THE BOLT AND NUT BACK IN !!! THIS GUY HIDES THE HARD PART TOO!!! Bad habits, bad video 😢 😊

@sgthch 11 лет назад

I was told by various alignment places, that I had to install a camber/caster kit on my 1997 Exp, in order to do a proper alignment. So I replaced the bolts (And man, were they a PITA! There's no easy way to do them.) Is this correct? However, I believe I should replace the upper control arms, because the bushings dont look that great, though theres no play in the control arms. The new control arm for the passenger side is a one piece, as Ford did away with the 2 piece. Is this going to a prob?

@TheJeepWheeler 12 лет назад

Why is the driver side a one piece while the passneger side in Part 1 of this series is a two piece design for the control arm? Is that how it is on all 2nd Gen. explorers?

@airforce1gucci 13 лет назад

i have a 1999 mercury mountaineer (ford vehicle) V8 AWD. is this the same remove/replace driver's side control arm procedure for my truck as well?

@BarryMaberry Год назад

I really needed to see how you got the rear bushing bolt out around the brake and fuel lines, why did you cut this portion out. the rest is easy, but getting the bolt around those lines is impossible!

@Liefpj 12 лет назад

Good vid. What would be the total time of the job? I heard 1.5-2 hrs. How much is the part usually? Thanks

@APDTY 11 лет назад

That won't be a problem, especially if you are upgrading to the adjustable bolts. The reason they had a two piece on that was side was to allow for caster adjustment, it was a poor method in my opinion, because you couldn't adjust the total caster angle, only the cross-caster angle.

@xgoroth 6 лет назад

Damnit man I came to see how you got that bolt out I was so excited you let me down

@dropofblood7330 4 года назад

Right especially that rear one with all of the fuel lines and what not

@xgoroth 4 года назад

dropof blood I actually ended up getting it out, it took a long mf time but rest assured it’s only the OEM bolts that are that much of a bitch, the replacement camber bolts come with removable plates you can line up with the bolt hole and then tighten. Getting them out is a bitch Forsure tho. Also unless you do your own alignments no shop will do it if you reuse old camber bolts. They can only really get it a couple points neg/pos but the old bolt won’t allow it to get fully aligned, according to the shops here.

@APDTY 13 лет назад

@airforce1gucci Yes yours is almost identical, Thanks.

@jebmoore 13 лет назад

First thanks for the video it is great and I will definitely be replacing the upper arm myself but I do have one question. When referencing the Chiltons manual it says that the Lower ball joints are also integral to the control arm, I see a few videos on removing the lower ball joint on other explorers without replacing the lower arm and was wondering what you recommend. Thanks again

@mikeharris8365 3 года назад

How did you get the bolt on the right side out? The hard one that holds the control arm! 😠

@sayian2k 12 лет назад

After I replace the control arms, can I drive the truck to the shop for the alignment or does it need to be towed?

@darrinbunston5932 Год назад

What about the oval holes where the big bolts go through to hold the Arm on I wished I'd known they were oval holes looking like they're allowing you adjustment I wished I would have known before I take the bolts loose I would have put a angle finder on there so I can get the same setting when I put it back together

@averagenick9839 Год назад

Did you ever figure that part out? My camber is off my 2 degrees and the nearest shop is refusing to do the alignment because of that

@Alexbenitez1117 11 лет назад

How do you remove the bolts that hold the arm in place? I am having A LOT of trouble due to the frame being in the way. I can't seem to pull the bolts out. Help!

@drewduncan1670 4 года назад

Alex Benitez sorry I’m way late seeing this, but did you ever figure it out? I’m about to help a buddy with this...

@jeepsaround 14 лет назад

why did you skip the upper bolt removal? I can't get the rear bolt out, past some tube behind the shock tower.

@JesusGodHolySpirit3 5 лет назад

What is that part called that he is wacking the hammer on to remove the control arm from?

@saidegarrido6445 10 лет назад

QUESTION: When using a Camber Adjusting Kit do you still keep the OEM shim spacer?

@APDTY 10 лет назад

when using a camber adjusting kit, you will not use the OEM shim spacer, the OEM one is designed to hold the camber to a specific predetermined value, the aftermarket camber adjusting kit is made to replace that completely, so you just toss the old one.

@saidegarrido6445 10 лет назад

Thank you for taking your time to answer my question, your videos are great. I have learned so much from them, I hope you keep posting new ones....

@SVT_LIGHTNING 13 лет назад

i see you have a jack stand under the lower a-arm. I have a ranger edge with the torsion bar suspension also but a 2wd. Would i have to do the same? does this keep it from going to full droop? mine are almost there due to maxing the t-bars out for lift. any suggestions?

@APDTY 11 лет назад

It is a pain to get those bolts out, there is no easy way of explaining it other than to fight with it. You may need to unbolt things like the metal lines if they are in your way.

@brandonchappell8545 2 года назад

THANK YOU FOR SKIPPING THE GOOD PARTS!!!😂😂😂

@APDTY 12 лет назад

@Liefpj That sounds like a good time estimate for this job, as for the price of the part, it will vary depending on your vehicle, you can look it up at apdty.com

@APDTY 13 лет назад

@nooz98 Thanks for the Comment,, Feel free to give us a call for some prices and part numbers, there are a few different variables on your vehicle, so the easiest way to ensure we get you the correct info is to give us a call at 1-866-770-2771. Thanks!

@nicanorm1069 4 года назад

Excellent video it was good only i like know part number ???

@darrinbunston5932 Год назад

Oh yeah my 97 for some reason seems to be slightly who knows maybe it was built on a Monday or Friday

@cassidyhruby7211 7 лет назад

i would love to know how to get them dam bolts out this vid was not help full

@lucastiettmeyer2070 7 лет назад

the brake lines are in the way on the right side. im pretty sure if you are careful you can move them out of the way to access to get the bolt out and back on

@cassidyhruby7211 7 лет назад

I don't know we tried every thing the bolt hits the shock tower and we try hammer it out and that dint work either

@lucastiettmeyer2070 7 лет назад

What year is the vehicle

@cassidyhruby7211 7 лет назад

1997 ford explorer dlthe sport trac

@cassidyhruby7211 7 лет назад

Xlt

@Siafu66 12 лет назад

Is a 1999 Ford Explorer mechanically identical to a 1997 Explorer with respect to the job featured here?

@understyles88 14 лет назад

Very helpful

@SVT_LIGHTNING 13 лет назад

@APDTY thank you man! your info helps a lot!

@ryantaube6546 4 года назад

You put that one spacer in backwards. Flat clean side goes towards the front of the vehicle

@aba2598 2 года назад

he edit the video > it's hell to remove the bolts on the driver side > it block by vapor line

@appleofgodseye03 10 лет назад

i have a 1999 ford explorer sport can you make the uppe rcontrol arm the same design

@APDTY 10 лет назад

Hi, if I am reading your question correctly, you are trying to make both control arms a one-piece design? Here is a link to two one piece control arms for your truck. www.apdty.com/searchitem.epc?lookfor=DOR_520-222,DOR_520-221 Thanks!

@appleofgodseye03 10 лет назад

Thanks man, and yes you read the post right. Thank you for taking the time out to reply.

@TheJeepWheeler 12 лет назад

What about like 3-5miles?

@alowitiousmckay5563 4 года назад

Would have been nice to see how you actually got the fucking bolts out around the fuel/brake lines instead of a jump cut.

@KennysClips Год назад

Obvious but didn't show how to get the upper bolt out with all the lines in the way. Nice

@Liefpj 12 лет назад

Part was about 70-90$ Total job was about $230-250 with tax.

@darkprismgraphics 4 года назад

yea those cam bolts are rediculous. not a word about em here

@blueridgepics 13 лет назад

Too bad you skipped the most difficult part of the job which is taking the front bolt out of the upper control arm.

@michaelmanning9028 3 месяца назад

You skipped the whole reason I clicked on the video, I cant get the uppet bolts out.....thanks

@glytchtwitch5679 3 года назад

Should have read the comments first.... Makes sense why you wouldn't show how you have to beat the living shit out things to get that bolt out closest to the driver.

@TheRealNorthParkTy Год назад

Skipped the hardest side

@joepedroza4707 2 года назад

This is as about as easy as climbing Mount Everest. Spend a whole day fighting this Sons of bitches . Went on line and a guy had the smartest idea ever. Cut the friking bold a half inch There is plenty to spare. Those bolts were designed too long for the camber bolt washer to make it past the fuel lines. Make sure u push the upper control arm inwards so the head of the camber bolt doesnt hit the fuel lines, Trust me it works Do the left side first!!!. GOOD LUCK!!

@dgevans2001 4 года назад

bad lighting redo

@martesmywhat1920 4 года назад

NOT LIKE 4U. NOT POINT TO SEE THE VID. IF YOU EDIT ""WHEREVER PPL IS LOOKING FOR "" ... NOT A PRO FOR ME.

@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN 5 лет назад

This video is TRASH. He edited out the MOST IMPORTANT part, which is trying to get the damn bolts out when theres ground wires and fuel lines in the way!!

@ronnmiller9085 8 месяцев назад

This sucks!!!😢

@airforce1gucci 13 лет назад

i have a 1999 mercury mountaineer V8 AWD is it this same procedure for remove/replace the upper control arm my truck as well?