@@SmittysShop would have been nice to show how you got the acentric bolts out inside of getting them out then showing that you got them out. The one in the back by the gas tank won't come out like it is seized in there. Any recommendations.
@@SinCityAutoRepair No real trick to getting them out. If yours is unable to turn then it is likely seized as you suggested. They should all turn freely.
Great tips. I wish you would’ve shown what spring compressor you recommended and how you would get it in there because that’s tight for a guy in a garage working off floor jacks.
I thought I mentioned in the video, but I don't use a spring compressor. I use the weight of the car and a jack or jack stand. The clamshell type would probably work best and there is plenty of room to use that type of compressor if you drop the arm down as shown. It would be much easier compressing the spring, in terms of aligning the bolts etc. I've done enough of these that I find it quicker to forgo the compressor.
Place a floor jack under the lower control arm and raise our t up until it begins to raise the arm this will take the pressure off of the arm which will in turn cause the fasters (bolts & nuts) to come out easier. When all bolts are out, slowly release the jack handle and don't release too fast so you don't get hurt if the coil spring should pop out.
My question should the lower control arm assembly be sat down with the weight of the car before all bolts are tightened? I only ask because when I added a lift to my pick up I had to let bushings turn as a whole and not twist the rubber.
Not sure where you're at but in Cleveland if that stab link is more than 6 months old, it's getting torched off and replaced. Also, those cam bolts are going to be froze to the bushing sleeves and probably melted off and replaced too.
@@PoliticallyIncorrectMechanic Upstate NY and surprisingly, this one came apart fairly easy. It was a friends car and spent the majority of its life garage kept!
@@PoliticallyIncorrectMechanic Upstate NY and surprisingly, this one came apart fairly easy. It was a friends car and spent the majority of its life garage kept!
Of course!! Depending on the year of your car, talk to your dealer. If you get nowhere with that see if Nissan Corp will “Good Will” the repair for you!
I have 2016, just broke down,I went to look for parts to replace, Nissan told me, it’s has recall and they will replace both for free 😊 But I sped towing over 300$😔
Need to do this on my mother's car but for some reason no parts stores can even find it. Cant find it on rock auto either. No idea where to find it. Cam anyone please help
@@AlejandroMartinez-qb6jl They are running what they call a "campaign." They have extended the warranty 84 months. Typically that is calculated by the "In service" date. This only covers the arms alone and only if they are broken at the bushing. If you are lucky enough to have a dealer that will perform this job for "free" please let people know. RARELY will you get out of the dealership on a warranty repair and pay nothing. I worked 17 years at a Nissan dealership. Dealerships are TOUGH!
I’ve seen this multiple times. I’m not liking what I see on all Nissans. Everything is real thin metal. When I worked on my first Nissan I thought it sat in the ocean😂
I spent 16 years as a Nissan dealer tech. I've owned and bought/sold HUNDREDS of Nissan cars and trucks over the last several decades. I can tell you this, now.... I would not own a Nissan or sell one on my lot. I stopped buying them several years ago. In my opinion, they are throw away cars. It's a damn shame what they have reduced themselves to, as a car manufacturer. And don't get me started on thier CVT transmissions!!!! 😆😆😆
Best video explaining this job. The trick of putting the bolt in but not the whole way through is a game changer. Thank you sir
@@Ironshef89 Glad it helped!!! Thanks for your feedback!
@@SmittysShop would have been nice to show how you got the acentric bolts out inside of getting them out then showing that you got them out. The one in the back by the gas tank won't come out like it is seized in there. Any recommendations.
@@SinCityAutoRepair No real trick to getting them out. If yours is unable to turn then it is likely seized as you suggested. They should all turn freely.
Watch 20 minutes of this video and you don’t show the only part I wanted to see, but I appreciate all the advice
Something I can help you with?
Well done!
best auto repair tutorial i ever watch. thankyou
Great tips. I wish you would’ve shown what spring compressor you recommended and how you would get it in there because that’s tight for a guy in a garage working off floor jacks.
I thought I mentioned in the video, but I don't use a spring compressor. I use the weight of the car and a jack or jack stand. The clamshell type would probably work best and there is plenty of room to use that type of compressor if you drop the arm down as shown. It would be much easier compressing the spring, in terms of aligning the bolts etc. I've done enough of these that I find it quicker to forgo the compressor.
Place a floor jack under the lower control arm and raise our t up until it begins to raise the arm this will take the pressure off of the arm which will in turn cause the fasters (bolts & nuts) to come out easier. When all bolts are out, slowly release the jack handle and don't release too fast so you don't get hurt if the coil spring should pop out.
Excellent tips and tricks! Great information.
I appreciate you, as always, Bill Tucker!
Where did you order the new arm from?
My question should the lower control arm assembly be sat down with the weight of the car before all bolts are tightened? I only ask because when I added a lift to my pick up I had to let bushings turn as a whole and not twist the rubber.
That is a good practice when possible!
Not sure where you're at but in Cleveland if that stab link is more than 6 months old, it's getting torched off and replaced. Also, those cam bolts are going to be froze to the bushing sleeves and probably melted off and replaced too.
@@PoliticallyIncorrectMechanic Upstate NY and surprisingly, this one came apart fairly easy. It was a friends car and spent the majority of its life garage kept!
@@PoliticallyIncorrectMechanic Upstate NY and surprisingly, this one came apart fairly easy. It was a friends car and spent the majority of its life garage kept!
@@SmittysShopitd have to be! You guys use more salt than we do right? Year round almost?
@@PoliticallyIncorrectMechanic We use a LOT for sure. Plus we use the brine spray also which is nasty stuff, too!
Thanks a lot Smitty. Doing mine now 💪🏾
Good luck to ya!
@@SmittysShop Got her done!
Hank you for this!
Is this considered the lower controls arm and ball joint?
Just turn the radio up and walla takes care of the problem
Does that control arm adjust the camber and toe?
Also I have a 2017 nissan altima sl
Yes, there is an adjustment on the control arm bolt which is why they should be marked before removal.
Which one adjust camber and which one adjust toe? I shall be working on that this morning
@SmittysShop thank you, your video was very informative, sorry for soo many questions.
@@jowiemontefalcon7130 Not a problem! Hope it helped! Thanks for watching!
Apparently there was an open recall of this part but it just expired in April. Wouldn't you know it waited to break until now 🙃
Of course!! Depending on the year of your car, talk to your dealer. If you get nowhere with that see if Nissan Corp will “Good Will” the repair for you!
I have 2016, just broke down,I went to look for parts to replace, Nissan told me, it’s has recall and they will replace both for free 😊
But I sped towing over 300$😔
Hey! If your car is covered under the campaign, it can't hurt to ask about towing reimbursement!!
Thank you for sharing this video
how much cost for replace this with part?
The cost can vary considerably depending or your market, etc!
Need to do this on my mother's car but for some reason no parts stores can even find it. Cant find it on rock auto either. No idea where to find it. Cam anyone please help
Make sure her car is not covered by the campaign through Nissan. If not, search ebay or Amazon for the aftermarket arms!
Found part on amazon
it is actually super cheap in dealer parts department
I’m here because my GF just broke her left rear control arm. Definitely a defect!
No doubt in my mind!!!
There’s an extension on these cars. Go to the dealership they’ll do it for free.
@@AlejandroMartinez-qb6jl went to the dealership about 2 months ago and they just informed me that defect/recall has “expired” and will not cover it.
@@AlejandroMartinez-qb6jl They are running what they call a "campaign." They have extended the warranty 84 months. Typically that is calculated by the "In service" date. This only covers the arms alone and only if they are broken at the bushing. If you are lucky enough to have a dealer that will perform this job for "free" please let people know. RARELY will you get out of the dealership on a warranty repair and pay nothing. I worked 17 years at a Nissan dealership. Dealerships are TOUGH!
The design is so much easier on the previous gen the arm swung all the way down.
I’ve seen this multiple times. I’m not liking what I see on all Nissans. Everything is real thin metal. When I worked on my first Nissan I thought it sat in the ocean😂
I spent 16 years as a Nissan dealer tech. I've owned and bought/sold HUNDREDS of Nissan cars and trucks over the last several decades. I can tell you this, now.... I would not own a Nissan or sell one on my lot. I stopped buying them several years ago. In my opinion, they are throw away cars. It's a damn shame what they have reduced themselves to, as a car manufacturer. And don't get me started on thier CVT transmissions!!!! 😆😆😆