Where does the control arm bolt go in a Chevy?
The bolt that goes through the Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing goes up into a nut that should be captive in the frame. This nut is no longer captive, so I can neither tighten nor remove the bolt!
How much does it cost to replace a control arm nut?
I should be able to break the cage loose, slide the bolt up and get an open end on the nut. Then replace the cage nut ($4.50) and a new bolt ($8.50) and I’m back in business. I’ll update again… hopefully with pictures!
Why is a cage nut used for a control arm bolt?
Because that nut is hard to access GM doesn’t want to weld it to the frame (or it would be impossible to grind off and replace) so they use a CAGE NUT. The offset taper on the end of the bolt is to ensure the nut is properly aligned before thread engagement.
What to do if your control arm nut spins?
The cage nut now freely spins inside the cage, so the cage is what I thought was a sheet metal box. I should be able to break the cage loose, slide the bolt up and get an open end on the nut. Then replace the cage nut ($4.50) and a new bolt ($8.50) and I’m back in business.
How to remove and replace lower control arms?
Remove and discard the rear lower ball joint nut. To install, tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft). CAUTION: When the lower ball joint is separated from the wheel knuckle, the lower arm may strike the outer constant velocity (CV) joint boot with enough force to damage the boot clamp.
Why is my control arm bolt not spinning?
If not the threads in the frame are stripped (it happens I deal with the crap everyday im a tech:laugh If so you’ll have to re tap the frame rail if you dont have access tap and die kit maybe you can go buy one.
The bolt that goes through the Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing goes up into a nut that should be captive in the frame. This nut is no longer captive, so I can neither tighten nor remove the bolt!
If not the threads in the frame are stripped (it happens I deal with the crap everyday im a tech:laugh If so you’ll have to re tap the frame rail if you dont have access tap and die kit maybe you can go buy one.
The cage nut now freely spins inside the cage, so the cage is what I thought was a sheet metal box. I should be able to break the cage loose, slide the bolt up and get an open end on the nut. Then replace the cage nut ($4.50) and a new bolt ($8.50) and I’m back in business.
I should be able to break the cage loose, slide the bolt up and get an open end on the nut. Then replace the cage nut ($4.50) and a new bolt ($8.50) and I’m back in business. I’ll update again… hopefully with pictures!
How do you install a subframe locking collar?
Step 4 – Using an 18mm socket, remove the pictured bolt going through the control arm bushing mount. This bolt will be replaced with a supplied M12x90mm bolt once the subframe locking collars are installed. Step 5 – Note the installation orientation of the locking collars as shown below.