How to Replace an Upper Control Arm

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Upper Control Arm Replacement. Learn how to replace the Upper Control Arm on a Chevy Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, etc. Replacing an upper control tarm is pretty straight forward and This job is fast/easy and can be done with basic hand tools.
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@stamatiosvlaseros9745 7 лет назад

I actually have this exact car same exact year and was looking for suspension videos. Accidentally stumbled on this. Thanks dude.

@OverlandOne 9 лет назад

Chris, your series of repair videos is the best I have ever seen. Very clear and informative and good clear video shots of everything we need to see. Your instructions are very complete and well spoken. 100% excellent job Sir. Thank you for taking the time to do these. You have helped me, and a lot of other people. Bill

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Pirate Labs Thanks a lot Bill! I am glad you like the videos and I appreciate the feedback! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive "how to" videos every Thursday and most Mondays!

@OverlandOne 9 лет назад

ChrisFix I subbed after watching the first vid. I have seen about 10 of them thus far. Keep up the great work. Bill

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Pirate Labs Awesome Bill! Welcome aboard and thanks a lot!

@isaacheiss7093 11 месяцев назад

I agree

@jia1424 4 месяца назад

@PhilRuybal 5 лет назад

Dude, you're a life saver! I'm a tech and ran into the issue with the front bolt coming out. You're the man!

@petemoonwolf6762 4 года назад

Hey Chris Fix, I just wanted to thanks for this video. After watching this, I was able to replace both left and right upper control arms on my 06 Trailblazer. I started with the left side first since you mentioned that was the hardest side. You weren't kidding. lol The right side didn't take long at all. Anyway, thanks again. Now I need to take it in for a wheel alignment...

@soyeux27 8 лет назад

Extremely informative and useful well-paced video. You have rare teaching skills. Thanks, Chris.

@BeachCountry 3 года назад

Thank you Chris Fix. I was looking for a video on how to replace the driver side control arm. Cutting that little part of the fender helped me. Thank you for your video.

@intimidator4x4 2 года назад

Great video. A piece of advice. Place floor Jack under the lower control arm so the weight if the vehicle is on it. Then you can tighten the bolts without the tire in the way.

@cindyhacken7500 8 лет назад

Extremely informative video! Thank you for adding clarification to this job...I was stuck while doing mine...but you bailed me out! Thank you!

@373commanderEd 7 лет назад

Thanks Chris. Video helped me save money and do the job and spend time with my oldest son.

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

That is awesome!

@dbirdez 2 года назад

Love your videos Chris, I set out to do my sons Trailblazer and realized you can just loosen those bolts enough to clear the frame member and maneuver the arm out .JS ---- Thanks again.

@israelrodriguez6986 5 лет назад

Totally love that extension trick, thanks for sharing it with us!

@WesterlySunn 9 лет назад

You make excellent how-to's. I just happen to be passing time doing 12 hour weekend shifts in a IT shop but as it happens I drive an '05 Trailblazer and I could totally do this with your instruction. Just wanted to recognize what a great job you do with these videos. Way to go, Man! btw... Subscribed! LOL!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Westerly Sunn Thanks a lot man! I am glad you like the videos and you are subbed! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!

@TheRealCoachRegg 6 лет назад

ChrisFix and

@BGKchris Год назад

I know this is an old video but i been watching forever as a ghost an subbed prolly 4 months ago an i just replaced my upper control arm all by myself thanks to you an my name is chris so much LOVE

@chrisfix Год назад

Awesome!!!!!

@joneslarry2168 6 лет назад

Great vid Chris! I used a plastic water bottle to push the wiring back in side the wheel well and from inside of the wheel well (tire Removed) sawzalled 2 one inch long horizontal cuts an inch or so above and below the drivers side forward bolt. A coupe good whacks with a 2 foot long punch and ball peen from inside under hood gave me enough clearance to easily remove the bolt. I also chucked the old control arm in a vice and sawzalled it in half right next to the ABS wire retaining clip. It only took a minute with a sharp blade and the clip slides right out undamaged for reuse. Keep up the great Vids!

@blainemeyer 2 года назад

Damn engineering!! Dude seriously, there’s a reason you have over 8m subscribers, you have the best how to diy channel I’ve ever laid eyes on. I literally watch your channel everyday to learn more info.

@mauricemason482 6 лет назад

always a pleasure to watch Chris Fix,good video,and no need for special tools ..money saver..

@hungdang1312 6 лет назад

It is so entertaining watching your videos. Nice work Chris! You really inspire us.

@juanflowers13 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip pertaining to using a Dremel to make a cut out for making it easier to remove/install the front bolt. Again, I truly appreciated this video on how to complete this task. Straight goodness!

@4tcobb Месяц назад

excelllent, thanks for doing the more difficult side so we can see what is required

@henryreyes9395 5 лет назад

The best Master teacher.Thanks.God bless you.

@Mr2csphotos 4 года назад

Chris, you are the man!! Love how you give excellent tips and procedures for all your tutorials. I've been using your expertise for many years. You've save me sooo much money, and I'm simply a novice. Keep up the great work. It's much appreciated.

@elyyee5349 Год назад

I just got my upper control arms from Rock Auto for my 2002 Bravada and I'll be working on it tomorrow morning. Thanks for the video.

@ineedfiles 6 лет назад

I can't lie.. I grabbed everything you said to get and got ready. when I went to dremel the metal down, my battery died and did no damage at all, so I just bent the metal a little and cranked the bolt out with some vice grips when I couldn't put my wrench on it any more. when I tried to put it back together the sheet metal was in the way and my ryobi grinder didn't do any damage whatsoever to the sheet metal, so with the control arm out the way I was able to grab the sheet metal with my vice grips and I just bent the heck out of it so the bolt slid in perfectly. Thank you for the awesome video!

@jesuscampa-qs2he 11 месяцев назад

Hey Chris Thanks again for your informative videos been saving lots of labor doing the work myself Thanks again 😀

@Longbow06 8 лет назад

Hey Chris, you can add the Saab 9-7x to the list of applicable vehicles. It is the same platform from GM just has some minor sheet metal differences and a Saab badge. Great video, very helpful.

@jackavis5538 7 лет назад

Thanks Chris. Nice and clear instructional video, time to give a go... on my SSR control arm and setup looks very similar.

@timothyjacobs67 7 лет назад

Thank you for your video, the bolt clearance to pass the inner fender is what stopped this project until I watched your video thank you again.............

@chrisnavarro2362 7 лет назад

Thanks chris this helped but re-watched like 20 times as i went through the steps lol but it worked. I just had trouble putting the second bolt no matter witch side i did first but then i found a way. I did the passenger side but soon i will have to do the driver side. Fml Again thanks your explanations are detailed!

@TTURBOVOLVO 6 лет назад

I like this, you sound much more relaxed here. Thanks for the video

@davidpolivaev1303 3 года назад

Thank you for explaining the whole process in great detail! 👍🏼

@kpvatgatt3997 2 года назад

It's 6 years later & this video is being put to use tomorrow morning . Thanks Chris for giving me the how to.

@lindarigsbeeauthor8343 7 лет назад

Excellent tutelage! I know didly-squat about cars and it was all clear to me.

@lehcie9 7 лет назад

Just finished replacing my ball joint and control arm. Very easy thanks to ur video. Ty

@stevenizbicki3809 8 лет назад

Great videos ChrisFix, you are a great teacher

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

+Steven Izbicki Thanks a lot Steven!

@timgiles9413 3 года назад

Thanks ChrisFix, now I want to go outside and rebuild my entire front suspension. :) She's a 2004 Chevy TB 4X4 with 200,000 miles so it probably needs it done anyway. It's a great vehicle for my needs. Thanks for the awesome videos. :)

@chrisfix 3 года назад

Those are awesome cars! Thanks a lot!

@timgiles9413 3 года назад

@@chrisfix I bought this TB used 6 months ago for $1,400 because the body is in great shape, looks good and it ran okay and everything worked as designed. I have replaced exhaust doughnut at end of header, replaced both O2 sensors, 6 (re-engineered coil packs), 6 spark plugs, cam sensor, cam actuator and cleaned the throttle body and replaced the TB O-ring as well, fuel filter, air filter and fresh oil change. Running Lucas fuel treatment and added a bottle or two of dry gas. Replaced LF wheel bearing (ABS), all rotors and pads, replaced brake fluid. Changed trans and PS to Mobil Dexron VI fluid. Sounds like a lot of problems/cost but not compared to a car payment and everything was easy to repair. I have around $2,000 in it now but I wouldn't sell it for $6,000. Now, I need to work on my suspension. Then I wouldn't sell it for 10K. :) Keep up the videos, God Bless.

@pjanoo6973 7 лет назад

Didn't know that wrench breaker bar tip. That'll help so much,Thanks!

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

Glad the tip was helpful!

@RustyRaceHorse 7 лет назад

Thank you Chris. Your saving me a lot of money ! The blinker fluid thing threw me for a loop though.

@bestbuildpc 9 лет назад

You show us how genius you are!!! I've been learning a lot from your experiences and tricks. U rock!!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

BestBuildPC Power of imagination Thanks a lot! Glad you are learning a lot, that is the goal! New videos every Thursday and a bonus video on most Mondays!

@labradormcgraw 4 года назад

Amazing photography. You just cannot beat a ChrisFix video.

@floored3145 9 лет назад

Dude, awesome video. I don't even need to fix anything and I just watched your whole video. Very informative and you get the best angles.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

jc86 Thanks a lot! Maybe you would consider fixing things on your car (or a friends) after watching some of my videos! It will feel amazing when you finish and you will save a ton!

@3800scgp 3 года назад

Thanks... tackling this job on my '05 this weekend. Not because of bad bushings (I'm sure they are shot though) , but the pass side rotted through and snapped near the rear bolt recently! Roughly 134k miles on it, don't know if the UCA's have ever been done though.

@MrRightNow 3 года назад

No need to dremel the body, just keep backing the screw and it will bend it a little and pass right through. Just did that today and saved myself the extra hassle of having to cut the frame..

@terencedawson3142 3 года назад

I’m about to do my ‘07 now. Gonna try it without cutting first.

@MrRightNow 3 года назад

@@terencedawson3142 yep, just back it out, you might need to use pliers to back it all the way and then wiggle the control arm so it will give you the right angle to take it out. Was easy as a piece of cake.

@robertbradford4915 5 лет назад

Very Well done love the knowledge on clearance on Driver Side finder...Saves some DIYers lots of headache. Again Thank You!.

@richardrosa6173 4 года назад

You nvr mentioned torquing the bolts

@richardrosa6173 4 года назад

Yes you did sorry

@14mtaylor 5 лет назад

Pretty sneaky putting blue loc-tite in a red bottle!

@therobnoble 11 месяцев назад

And my 2004 Trailblazer sounds normal again. Thank you very much for this video bro!

@joemackie5421 6 лет назад

You are a great teacher. Very, very helpful video.

@gerardorenteria6640 8 лет назад

Great video. I just ordered both control arms for my Envoy and plan to replace them next weekend. Might have to do the ball-joints too. We'll see. Thanks.

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

+Gerardo Renteria Great! Good luck!

@airassault-rakkasan3187 4 года назад

Oh and I subscribed after watching this. Keep ‘em coming sir.

@pinachosaul7737 5 лет назад

You are the men excellent video I really appreciate what you do for us you are a big help God bless you and keep doing those videos thanks

@paulisings7650 9 лет назад

Thank you! I am 75 years old, female. Worked on my vehicles since I was about 18. Your vids clear my mind on the newer, electronic vehicles. My vehicle has been vandalized. I needed to know if the control arm bolt could work it's way out about a half inch by itself.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Pauli Sings I am glad the video was helpful. Your control arm bolt could potentially loosen by itself.

@texasdillo 4 года назад

Right to the point and explained everything. Good job.

@celb7897 3 года назад

Goood job, great, detailed video. Thanks alot. I cant say more bout how your detailed information makes this video perfect!!

@billro6665 7 лет назад

Good job you explain things very well. Thanks.

@EminHVAC 9 лет назад

Mr. Chris Fix another excellent video brother. thank you for including the field tricks. good video

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Emin HVAC Thanks a lot man! As usual, I appreciate the feedback!

@airassault-rakkasan3187 4 года назад

Fantastic video. Detailed info, thank you.

@gergemall 2 года назад

Thx Chris. Hope all is well .

@bufus2997 2 года назад

Great detail in this video. Thanks for the help!

@michaelquick8114 9 лет назад

Thank you so much for the videos. I am impressed with how you provide in-depth info.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Michael Quick Thanks Michael! I am glad my videos impressed you! I do my best to provide the best information in a clear, concise manner!

@michaelquick8114 9 лет назад

Again thanks your videos have helped a lot with the Isuzu I am working on

@thesnaker_96dc7 6 лет назад

Awesome vid! Working on my this weekend actually and that clearance thing really helped me. My question is do you have a vid for the lower one for the same trailblazer?

@nybajan 9 лет назад

Excellent video Chris. They get better and better.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

nybajan Thanks a lot man! I appreciate it!

@mikeroberts5646 5 лет назад

I,m impressed,very good explanation

@tommygunn3731 5 лет назад

Good video. I replace the bushings n never had to cut the body to get the bolt out. Bushings are $20 for set n then just knowledge n know how from there. 👍

@chrisfix 5 лет назад

Awesome

@JorgeMoreno-bm2oz 8 месяцев назад

Great video, thanks. I found out that a 13/16 fits more snug than a 21mm

@dvdmrrs2 5 лет назад

I did this with my 06 trailblazer. It sucked, but the part bought was a tad too tight and it was a fight to get on. I also swapped the engine on this truck and that was a job.

@petemoonwolf6762 4 года назад

Thanks for the lesson. I was planning on paying a mechanic to do this, but after watching your video, the only money I'm going to spend for a mechanic is for a wheel alignment after I install the new uppers on my 06 Trailblazer...

@jeff3741 8 лет назад

I had to cut a hole in the wheel well of my fiat x-19 to change the alternator. Thanks for the video!

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

+J Babb That is crazy! Makes you wonder what the engineers are thinking sometimes!

@isntthatshameful1267 3 года назад

I've seen this a yr. Ago. Always entertaining. Go too Chris

@chupacabra6218 Год назад

Again here iam watching this video, really Good man, even more Cuz you had this trailblazer for me see how do that, I didn’t remember last time i watched, i just was doing yesterday this exactly same side, i just bended that frame part to used drinking tool. When i had it tightened at first i felt like it wasn’t right, cuz I remembered when loosing the ball joint bolt and hitting it up the control arm went up like if was a spring on tension so i loosened it again and Dropped the car before tightening it again. Could be also unconscious memory of your video last time i watched. Iam fed up of this trailblazer but is actually not bad car, the issues is known by many so easy on diagnostics, the front differential is horrible design and yeah the Engineers or were drunk, completed their degrees with real bad grades or was sabotaging the company, maybe was their last day working on chevy and was a friday. Is nice ridin car still. For the ones who doesn’t live in snowee winters could just deactivate mechanically the front diferential

@ainstaink8312 2 года назад

Great video! This is one of those GM dumb designs where you have to cut the body to replace what is considered servicable idem.

@rubenaranda2672 2 года назад

Excellent video. Very informative.

@mactheknife801 9 лет назад

Don't even own a chevy, but you make good videos! Good job man.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

mactheknife801 Haha, thanks a lot man! I really appreciate it!

@rexanderson5458 5 лет назад

When using control arm bushing tool sets, make sure you put a spacer between the arm U frame. If you don't, it'll bend the arm. You have to adjust the arm for the bushings to fit the frame. This is on other type arms.

@RonHelton 9 лет назад

You are an excellent teacher! Wonderful videos!

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Ron Helton Thanks Ron. I appreciate the feedback! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays!

@sovereignfreespirit 4 года назад

Good kid very descriptive, Kudos! I used to run a garage and I'd hire'em.. (Thumbs up!)

@SM-yq1dr 2 года назад

Goodness is the bolts that hard to get to on an 08 Sierra? Lol. I was just told our truck needs both upper controls, and a lower ball. And they want almost 800 for that and an alignment. I'm like holy heck, we got a shade tree how hard is it. Lol. Love your videos. Thank you.

@phinitcheamak8143 4 года назад

you are the best teacher youtube whole planet

@sfbdh92 6 лет назад

thank you i can do this myself. local shop was expensive

@rarespace123 3 года назад

Just replaced the whole front on my trailblazer. Upper ball joints, lower ball joints, lower control arm, inner tie rods, outer tie rods, sway bar end links, upper control arms.

@fernandomunoz8099 4 года назад

Best video I ever see great job Thanks

@JC021963 2 года назад

That 21mm is also a 13/16 for all you guys with SAE tools.

@MBrown-to6xw 3 года назад

Your a great teacher

@jhonymorales7239 6 лет назад

Good job, thanks chris

@mangbaite4203 5 лет назад

Chris, are you a trained mechanics or self train mechanic like me by watching your videos? thanks bro, what you turn me into .

@apr86usa 5 лет назад

All your videos are helpful and very detailed. Seen quite a few. Appreciate you man. Thanks for all this info you shared ive been dreading the control arm job due to the bolt removal per visual.

@WasatchOz 7 лет назад

Great video, incredibly helpful!

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

+A Oz glad the video was helpful!

@pod9363 5 лет назад

Good tip for torquing these on a Honda, get them super tight with load, remove wheel and strut, and get a torque wrench up there with the strut removed!

@spiralnapkin 5 лет назад

Great video! How does this compare to changing a lower control arm?

@tedm9865 5 лет назад

Hi Chris, great video! I’m doing an overhaul on a 2003 GMC Envoy with all new suspension components. I’m actually right at the drivers side and was stuck till I saw this video. Two questions: 1. How are those bushings holding up? I’ve never heard of that company. 2. How long did you spend cutting down the Dremel? Thanks!

@elinconcluso 5 лет назад

how is that control arm doing ? still good? I am thinking on getting this brand. Thank you for the videos.

@mcloven83 8 лет назад

Awesome video thank you

@MrJshal 8 лет назад

So glad I found your videos! These are awesome.. I'm planning on replacing all these parts on my Charger and your simple videos are the perfect guide. Two questions I have are how do you know what torque should be used for each bolt, and is an alignment necessary after changing these or mainly just after tie rods? I'm going to be changing sway bar bushings, end links, upper control arms, and maybe one outer tie rod (again) because the grease boot is torn (moog). I have already done the tension struts on both sides.

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

+Justin Shal Thanks Justin! You get the torque specs by looking online or in a service manual. Yes, you need an alignment after you do tie rods and if you change a bunch of suspension parts.

@patrickhenry951 9 лет назад

Fantastic work. Thanks.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Patrick Henry Thanks Patrick!

@davidharris6118 6 лет назад

Chris thanks for your videos. They have been very helpful. I've been looking for a video on replacing the lower control arm for an 03-04 envoy or trailblazer. Do you ha e one you can post?? Thanks

@artfisher1235 3 года назад

Chris great warnings about not stripping the control arm bolt heads and not marring the surfaces of the bolt where the new control arm bushing will sit. Betcha the best way to get more torque on that bolt is to put a vice grip on the round part of the head - who cares if you bugger that part up?

@lapirate3408 8 лет назад

Hey Chris, Thanks for this video !!! One question... does dremel use a stone grinding bit ?

@turo669 Год назад

Instead of using a Dremel (I don’t have one) I had to take the battery and tray out and sawzall the actual steel part of the car. After that I was golden. The rear part/plastic is real stubborn

@Aisling15 7 лет назад

Chris you're videos are awesome! I was curious why you changed the entire control arm and not just the bushings? Is that not an option on this car? Or was it just easier?