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Control arms are a crucial part of the suspension system of your vehicle. They not only carry the load of the vehicle to the wheel, but they typically also maintain its alignment. Control arms are typically large and strong, so you may be surprised it needs replacing. They contain rubber bushings for smoother rides at the cost of eventual wear. When those bushings run out, that can have a negative impact on the ride and safety of your vehicle. This video shows you how to install new control arms in your 2004-2008 Acura TL.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2004 Acura TL
2005 Acura TL
2006 Acura TL
2007 Acura TL
2008 Acura TL
Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00020
• 14mm Wrench http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00010
• 17mm Wrench http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00010
• 19mm Wrench http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00010
• 17mm Socket http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• 19mm Socket http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• 36mm Socket http://1aau.to/oa/1AAST00006
• Side Cutters
• 3/8 Inch Air Impact Gun
• Ratchet http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00016
• Torque Wrench http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00044
• 6mm Allen Wrench http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00007
• Jack Stands http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00065
• Rubber Mallet http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00413
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So you don't have to remove brakes and rotors. How did you get that ball joint in?
This video failed to mention that you have to get a different ball joint (which must be pressed in) since the hole on the new control arm is too small. At 0:59 you can see an old crusty ball joint, and then with no mention, the ball joint was brand new at 6:00 when they're fitting the new control arm. This is a huge thing to leave out and would bring this project to a halt. I'm dealing with the same issue.
During installation, suddenly out of nowhere you're tightening axle nut. Don't you need to mention in dissasembly when it got loosened, how to unstake the bend, do you reuse old one, I mean, need to do a better job regarding this detail. I actually watched this to find out whether it needs to be removed. Some people (including your own Sue) do not remove this – watch her video with similar suspension on Honda Accord. So how do you decide whether or not to remove, what do you need to watch out for (axle falling out, or separating), or hang something so it doesn't rip the wire or brake line. These are all tricky details that can make this job hell if they go wrong. On the other hand, good job on explaining that pivot bushing must be tightened only on normal ride height. If this step is skipped, this bushing will be worn very quickly, causing all kinds of mysterious issues with alignment wear, and you cannot see inside this sucker to check for condition unless you remove the whole arm.
Heard a couple of meaty thumps around 5:37 that I know had to hurt. Took 'em like a champ.