Why do I torque my lower control arm?
The reason you want to torque these with the weight of the car on them, is because they basically get locked into position, so the rubber can do the flexing. For example, when I popped the upper ball joint on my upper control arms with the original bushings, the control arm just stayed in one position.
How to install upper control arm ball joint?
Install the two bolts that connect the control arm to the frame and tighten them to 50 Nm using torque wrench.. STEP 9 Connect control arm to steering knuckle. Install the ball / follower joint between the upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
How do you install a new control arm?
Install new control arm. Install the two bolts that connect the control arm to the frame and tighten them to 50 Nm using torque wrench.. STEP 9 Connect control arm to steering knuckle. Install the ball / follower joint between the upper control arm to the steering knuckle. Tighten the nut to 22 Nm using a torque wrench. You are done.
What should I do if my upper control arm is defective?
Grab the tire at the top and bottom (12 and 6 o’clock) and try to move the tire. If you hear noise or notice movement it is likely that the upper ball joint or bushings are defective. Note that a bad wheel bearing or lower control arm bushings can allow the tire to move when it shoudn’t.
Can a bad upper control arm cause a bad lower control arm?
Your wheels should be strong and securely fastened to the control arms. But if any of the wheels are wobbly, then it could mean that you have a bad upper control arm. You can test for this problem by jacking up your vehicle and trying to push the wheels with your hands to see which ones are wobbly if any.
When do upper control arms start to wear down?
As the upper control arm starts to wear down, it will likely become loose. Once this happens, it will shake around under the frame and make a lot of clunking sounds. Whenever you accelerate faster, especially on uneven roads, then the sounds will get louder. Do not ignore these sounds because they mean something is wrong with your control arm.
Can a bad lower control arm cause a bad steering wheel?
But if you experience enough of these symptoms together, then you can link them to a bad lower control arm. Below are the top 5 symptoms of a bad lower control arm in your car. A bad lower control arm may cause your steering wheel to pull too much to the right or left side as you’re driving.
Why does my lower control arm make noise?
The noises will grow louder as you accelerate or drive over bumpy roads or uneven terrain. The bushing of the control arm is probably the main cause of this. Consider the noise as a warning sign of worse symptoms to come.