2005 Chevy Aveo - Part 2 - The Control Arms

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And we're back with Part 2... Let's say, we got through the first one, fairly easily. The "Wise Man's Trick" to soak, TIGHTEN it just a bit, soak some more, and let it work in for a bit... then remove, saved us on the first one... The second one is TYPICAL in the "Salt Belt".
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@milankezouit7986 3 месяца назад

Amazing video showing all the little details. Just got the new control arm on thank to you you're the GOAT

@HouseCallAutoRepair 3 месяца назад

Glad I could help

@kylepfeiffer9749 3 года назад

Finally a video where some1 struggles(but handled business) with a bolt being seized to the bushing! Good ole rust belt! It's funny watching videos from down south where the nuts n bolts pretty much take themselves apart! Nice video!

@HouseCallAutoRepair 3 года назад

People seem to enjoy watching the struggle. There's plenty more struggles coming! (I'm sure everyone is interested in "How the heck did he get it out?"

@brandiwheeler755 3 года назад

the method you used to pop the lower ball joint with that socket blew my mind

@HouseCallAutoRepair 3 года назад

It's fun... unless you use a socket the wrong way and it explodes into pieces... Leverage....

@anthonyturninggreen4736 Год назад

Dang the vertical bolts had loosened hex-nuts on top for mine. Split the hexnut with a drill on passenger side to get it off, after it stripped. Did two horizontal cuts through the control arm bushing area on the other side after I broke two 1/2 to 3/8 adapters trying to loosen the hexnut and bolt. Scary, but fun stuff for first time using an angle grinder. Much thanks for the video, it really helped get a good idea for the fun involved!

@HouseCallAutoRepair Год назад

Thanks for the comment! The most important part, is that the video gave you an idea what you were up against! (I think it REALLY helps, having some familiarity with the task at hand)

@HeyItsEmilyLove Год назад

I’m about to change my front passenger side control arm assembly and brakes on both sides for the front. Thank you for this video. I’m quite anxious to start lol

@HouseCallAutoRepair Год назад

Hope it goes well for you! Use plenty of rust penetrant.

@lawrenceswart9275 Год назад

Im doing the same job but Im dealing with the front bolt where the nut is sealed in the frame and is stripped out LOL Thank you GM for making life easy for maintenance.

@HouseCallAutoRepair Год назад

THAT is NOT a fun situation! A properly equipped garage should be able to fix this for you. (sometimes you've got to bring it in...)

@lawrenceswart9275 Год назад

@@HouseCallAutoRepair Thank You my friemd I cut a hole in the frame so I could add a nut on top of the welded one and the just rewelded the hole back up :) Life is good now :)

@djrival819 3 года назад

You my man deserves more views....unfortunately most people look for the fast way.....but you know and show the real troubles thank you !!!

@HouseCallAutoRepair 3 года назад

Thank you. Much appreciated!

@thomasharrington8199 Год назад

I'm glad I own a pickle fork for those ball joints

@HouseCallAutoRepair Год назад

They can definitely make things a bit easier...

@thomasharrington8199 Год назад

@@HouseCallAutoRepair I replaced the lower steering control arm on mine and now I have to get a Front end alignment I didn't think you had to

@mediaguy4037 Год назад

Only good if you are replacing it, if you just want to take it off don’t recommend as you will destroy the boot

@djrival819 3 года назад

Thank you for that socket trick this is just genius.....I had to jump with both feet on the control arm, the ball joint came out of it but bolt and ball still jammed in hole......its all I have to remove now wish me luck hehehehe

@HouseCallAutoRepair 3 года назад

As always, use extreme caution when putting things under a lot of pressure. Try striking the SIDE of where that tapered ball stud goes through...

@jerrytjohnson2263 Год назад

so glad I still own a decent air compressor no worries about dead batteries for me... Love all my air tools & a few of them are great at grinding or cutting in tight places

@HouseCallAutoRepair Год назад

I started a mobile air set up, but my inverter doesn't have the start-up current the compressor needs... (and there's no room left in my daily driver)

@jerrytjohnson2263 Год назад

@@HouseCallAutoRepair that's why I have a F250 long bed hate to be on a service call & not have whatever I might need. more money in semi repairs than with 4 wheelers.

@cuzzcurt1 Год назад

Good job fam💪

@HouseCallAutoRepair Год назад

Thanks for checking it out! 💯

@mavitutkunu1 2 года назад

Health to your hands. Good, hard work.

@HouseCallAutoRepair 2 года назад

Bolts around here can be a nightmare, sometimes. Thanks!

@BitterMedicineNoSugar 2 года назад

My frame is stripped and I need a new hex nut but can't find one or the part number/size

@HouseCallAutoRepair 2 года назад

I would recommend having your local service station look it over. They may be able to weld in a new one for you.

@anthonyturninggreen4736 Год назад

Grade 10.9-M12-1.25 pitch is what I found ;D

@marielagomez3325 3 года назад

Hi, I have an Aveo in Argentina. I am havin some troubles with a noise in the suspension zone. When I´m driving over little bumps I hear a low sound from de no drive side. I´have been changed all suspension system but the noise sill there. Any idea? thanks

@HouseCallAutoRepair 3 года назад

Have it put on a lift. With it running, in gear (2nd or 3rd) have a listen to the bearing area of the knuckle, and again at the area where the axle enters the transmission. This should help you narrow the possibilities. Edit: Also could be a fender liner (plastic wheel well) rubbing on the tire. Make sure no fasteners are missing.

@HPtho 2 года назад

What was the method to finally get the bolt removed was you able to cut through when your battery recharged?

@HouseCallAutoRepair 2 года назад

Keep cutting...

@emilioguifarro6389 Год назад

You didn't let us see how did you get the the stripped out bolt out...

@HouseCallAutoRepair Год назад

I missed the brutal battle with an angle grinder. I cut away everything around it.

@traviscrawford3378 3 года назад

How'd you gain so much clearance to the front bolt on the driver's side. The transmission is about 3/4 of an inch away from the head of that bolt. You have room for a ratchet and impact somehow.

@HouseCallAutoRepair 3 года назад

Doubled up the box end wrenches to remove the stud/nut and using a board under the oil pan, lifted the motor to the point where there was just enough room. Too much WILL damage: wiring, hoses, exhaust, axles, etc.

@avijit6492 2 года назад

❤️❤️❤️

@HouseCallAutoRepair 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@pedrocisneros7215 Год назад

Where did you buy the extra bolt and what size?

@HouseCallAutoRepair Год назад

I carry a large bucket of miscellaneous hardware and fasteners, just incase. Whenever I visit a salvage yard for parts, I save ALL associated hardware, for spare parts... I don't remember now, but I think the bolt was ok, and I just used a good nut on top of the stripped out, welded one.

@smokenbudesq Год назад

DID BOTH OF MINE THAT GINDER WAS BURNING SERIOUS RUBBER

@HouseCallAutoRepair Год назад

cutting through stuff isn't always fun.... lol

@dontwanureagenda2436 10 месяцев назад

Any tricks to get the horizontal bolt out if it just spins? Does the frame have to be cut?

@HouseCallAutoRepair 10 месяцев назад

When things get bad.... cut the parts that are removable and replaceable. Cutting a frame is generally NOT a good idea.

@dontwanureagenda2436 10 месяцев назад

Got it taken care of. Sawzall with Diablo blade to cut of the arm assembly. (Cut it like hot knife through butter) 👍Then had to use an oscillating saw to cut the metal around the rubber bushing and then cleaned off rubber bushing. The issue was the metal bushing tube & bolt were seized together. The threads were fine. Used MAP torch to heat that until bolt finally started to turn inside sleeve. Got lucky bolt didn't strip out.@@HouseCallAutoRepair

@BRED23 Год назад

Just changed right control arm after it was in a slight fender bender also the sway bar after the crash it had lots of positive camber changed the 2 parts car still has too much positive camber any idea on what it could be?

@HouseCallAutoRepair Год назад

Gain access to the top center nut on the strut. Rotate the entire shaft CLOCKWISE ONLY and observe ANY movement in wheel. It will likely spring right back, but NEVER rotate it in the other direction as this can loosen the top nut AND internal components. If ANY wheel movement is observed, replace the bent strut. Otherwise you'll need to start taking diagonal measurements on the chassis to find what's out of place.

@BRED23 Год назад

@@HouseCallAutoRepair thank you there actually is a bit of a gap on the top of the strut where it meets the body hopefully this is the issue will try when I get back home

@BRED23 Год назад

@@HouseCallAutoRepair another question do I have to unbolt everything else to where just the strut moves or just keep everything on and turn from the top under the hood?