I have 1 sugestion. Don't tighten bushing bolt (large nut) all the way. Tighten nut with vehicle on ground or on ramps. When tightening hanging with put "twist" in new bushing when lowered to ground.
Thanks for the video. I used ramps for the first time and had some trouble getting the first bushing back in place. For the second one I only used a Jack with stands and in less than 10 minutes and the second one was in.
Thanks for the video! I just got home from Hibdon Tires Plus. Thought I needed an alignment, but they informed me that the lower control arm bushings were shot and you have to replace the WHOLE control arm. They quoted $690 to do it for me. I believe after watching your video I will be doing it myself now and save about 600 bucks!
Snug the main nut, put the car on the ground THEN tighten it fully. The weight will center the shaft in the center. Snug it too soon and it could set off center.
Thanks for the video, going to check those out today.I have a 2015 Acadia with 75k I am having issue with. At about 25 MPH I start to hear a front end hum & vibration and sounds almost like the tires. I can also feel it in the steering wheel as well. Tires are new and had them put on a few months ago. I even had them rotated thinking it could be a problem. I put in new front brake pads and still have issue. No play in the wheel bearings and does not seem to be excessive play in CV axles. The search continues, Thanks again for the video.
Able to get a look this morning at my bushings and sure enough mine are even worse than yours with the passenger side being the worst of the 2 by far. Ordering some today and will give an update as to if they helped or not. I hope this solves the problem.
@@jtark9341 thanks for the info greatly appreciated. I am expecting the lower control arm bushings Tuesday and will see what happens after I install them. The passenger side bushing is much worse than what is in video with the bolt almost contacting the metal. I am sure this is throwing it out of balance as I drive down the road.
Installed the 2 bushings today. Very simple. Unfortunately did not solve my problem which sounds almost like a tire hum that starts at about 15mph. I have manually checked the wheel bearings by pulling on both sides of the tires while in the air and have no play at all. found a large vacant parking lot and did figure 8s listening for a change in tone or pitch and sound stays the same. Talked with a mechanic today and says most likely the wheel bearings, so going to order a set of those I guess.
***Update*** Replaced the wheel bearings and sure enough it was the drivers side that was bad. Spinning it you could feel a slight grind. I was almost convinced it was the trans. There was no play in the wheel when lifted off the ground. No grinding noise when driven making sharp turns at any speed. The noise was like having studded tires on with a slight vibration in the steering wheel. Another heads up, replacing the wheel bearings on this 2015 Acadia with 75k miles was a beast. The hubs were stuck pretty good. Plenty of PB blaster and and your best to get a sledge hammer to smack the lugs and then maybe a smaller hammer to hit the only part of the back of the hub you can get to because of the brake shield being in the way. I watched quite a few videos of guys really smacking it. I was a bit shy at first, however after laying into it both finally came out. Hope this helps others...BTW Amazon had bearings for less than half of what they wanted at all the auto parts stores.
If that bushing looks that bad, just replace the whole lower control arm assembly. It will include both of the bushings and the ball joint. Only adds about 20 minutes to the process and you'll still have to get the vehicle sitting at ride height before the bigger bushing nut and ball joint nut is torqued to spec. A1 auto and TRQ have very good videos on how to do this. An alignment is recommended afterwards.
That can be tough to do getting the back bushing bolt out...sway bar in the way..and needs to be loosened on both sides to move out of way...then getting bolt out can take time.
My rear lower control arm bushings are shot , too ... I was debating weather is necessary to do the front-lower-rear bushings... My fronts are bad , for sure
I literally just did this to mine yesterday but I also replaced everything in the rear and I mean everything included the metal bumper under the plastic bumper because mine was rotten. Now she rides awesome and way higher in the back because I put in larger coils because I do alot of towing with mine.
I have a 2017 Acadia Limited and when you turn the steering wheel full stroke to the left or right there is a loud clunk from the front suspension, it has 42,000 miles on it
Hi great video, was the noise like really bad click noise? Almost like a I dont know explain it, when I turn right it makes that noise I think my traverse has the same problem. I'll replace that and see what it does. Thanks for the video
Me: Annoyed watching him struggle trying to take it out with just the pry bar then finally uses a hammer to get it out. Him (After removal): “That was way easier than I expected.” Me: I bet he spent at least 15 minutes off camera trying to get it out with just the pry bar.
@@allentraylor5659 Moog has sold to cha cha China. Pay for the problem solver line of Moog parts if you can, otherwise I would try to stick with a factory ac Delco part for your Chevys 🤟
I just changed these on my daughter's car....easy. But unfortunately, it wasn't caught soon enough, and wore out the rearward bushings too. Now I'm just replacing the whole control arm with a new balljoint too. The car is 16 years old.....everything is worn out. That's a throw away vehicle.....drive it a few years, trade it in....not worth the money in never-ending parts and service.
@@bryansprojects3570 oh ok I just changed mine at 120000 they didn't look too bad I can't upload pics on here. I think they may have been changed before. Buick enclave I bought it used
@@curtisomega I replaced all 3 suspension parts on both sides of the rear and driver side lower ball joint front. After all that, her truck still shakes so bad. You can't drive the expressway.
This is exactly how NOT to replace this bushing. You tihten the control arm nut when the car is on the ground and the control arm is loaded. Also instead of twisting the rubber curtain cover, you could remove the 1 push clip and move it upwards. Anyways.
I have 1 sugestion. Don't tighten bushing bolt (large nut) all the way. Tighten nut with vehicle on ground or on ramps. When tightening hanging with put "twist" in new bushing when lowered to ground.
Thanks for the video. I used ramps for the first time and had some trouble getting the first bushing back in place. For the second one I only used a Jack with stands and in less than 10 minutes and the second one was in.
Thanks for the video! I just got home from Hibdon Tires Plus. Thought I needed an alignment, but they informed me that the lower control arm bushings were shot and you have to replace the WHOLE control arm. They quoted $690 to do it for me. I believe after watching your video I will be doing it myself now and save about 600 bucks!
Snug the main nut, put the car on the ground THEN tighten it fully. The weight will center the shaft in the center. Snug it too soon and it could set off center.
Thanks for the video, going to check those out today.I have a 2015 Acadia with 75k I am having issue with. At about 25 MPH I start to hear a front end hum & vibration and sounds almost like the tires. I can also feel it in the steering wheel as well. Tires are new and had them put on a few months ago. I even had them rotated thinking it could be a problem. I put in new front brake pads and still have issue. No play in the wheel bearings and does not seem to be excessive play in CV axles. The search continues, Thanks again for the video.
Able to get a look this morning at my bushings and sure enough mine are even worse than yours with the passenger side being the worst of the 2 by far. Ordering some today and will give an update as to if they helped or not. I hope this solves the problem.
this may help, had same problem with my wife's traverse, I could "feel the sound in the steering wheel" put new struts in and fixed my problem
@@jtark9341 thanks for the info greatly appreciated. I am expecting the lower control arm bushings Tuesday and will see what happens after I install them. The passenger side bushing is much worse than what is in video with the bolt almost contacting the metal. I am sure this is throwing it out of balance as I drive down the road.
Installed the 2 bushings today. Very simple. Unfortunately did not solve my problem which sounds almost like a tire hum that starts at about 15mph. I have manually checked the wheel bearings by pulling on both sides of the tires while in the air and have no play at all. found a large vacant parking lot and did figure 8s listening for a change in tone or pitch and sound stays the same. Talked with a mechanic today and says most likely the wheel bearings, so going to order a set of those I guess.
***Update*** Replaced the wheel bearings and sure enough it was the drivers side that was bad. Spinning it you could feel a slight grind. I was almost convinced it was the trans. There was no play in the wheel when lifted off the ground. No grinding noise when driven making sharp turns at any speed. The noise was like having studded tires on with a slight vibration in the steering wheel. Another heads up, replacing the wheel bearings on this 2015 Acadia with 75k miles was a beast. The hubs were stuck pretty good. Plenty of PB blaster and and your best to get a sledge hammer to smack the lugs and then maybe a smaller hammer to hit the only part of the back of the hub you can get to because of the brake shield being in the way. I watched quite a few videos of guys really smacking it. I was a bit shy at first, however after laying into it both finally came out. Hope this helps others...BTW Amazon had bearings for less than half of what they wanted at all the auto parts stores.
This was awesome, my project for today. The difficulty looks rather low.
The bushings are holding up fine.
Thank you so much will be definitely be doing this on my own, GREAT TUTORIAL!!!!
Thank you so much this is exactly what I need to do to my car
If that bushing looks that bad, just replace the whole lower control arm assembly. It will include both of the bushings and the ball joint. Only adds about 20 minutes to the process and you'll still have to get the vehicle sitting at ride height before the bigger bushing nut and ball joint nut is torqued to spec. A1 auto and TRQ have very good videos on how to do this. An alignment is recommended afterwards.
$23-50 bushing vs $118 lower control arm yea no just replace the bushing
@007458689 I'm more proactive than reactive. Some of us spend the money where it matters to save in the long run but do you. 👍🏾
That can be tough to do getting the back bushing bolt out...sway bar in the way..and needs to be loosened on both sides to move out of way...then getting bolt out can take time.
My rear lower control arm bushings are shot , too ...
I was debating weather is necessary to do the front-lower-rear bushings...
My fronts are bad , for sure
Thank you for this brother
I literally just did this to mine yesterday but I also replaced everything in the rear and I mean everything included the metal bumper under the plastic bumper because mine was rotten. Now she rides awesome and way higher in the back because I put in larger coils because I do alot of towing with mine.
You know that splash guard comes off,that plastic pin just POPS out!
At this point I have had them off many times. I hate those plastic rivets.
Gave a thumbs up just for the dogs.
I'm happy to say I'm a follow of your channel more work about GMC Thank you
Awesome, great video
Tankhs for fhe video
I have a 2017 Acadia Limited and when you turn the steering wheel full stroke to the left or right there is a loud clunk from the front suspension, it has 42,000 miles on it
I would check the sway bar end links first. I have had to replace them several times. They connect the sway bar to the strut.
Hi great video, was the noise like really bad click noise? Almost like a I dont know explain it, when I turn right it makes that noise I think my traverse has the same problem. I'll replace that and see what it does. Thanks for the video
If it clicks really loud when you turn right you may have a bad outer left CV joint.
i hate to say it but it look like you put the first one in back wards
what is the name of the brand and grill that you are using to unscrew?
good job by the way
I am not sure I understand the question...
I think it was a typo. drill instead of grill
It is just a 1/2 inch drive pneumatic impact wrench.
Awesome me too, damn GM
Me: Annoyed watching him struggle trying to take it out with just the pry bar then finally uses a hammer to get it out.
Him (After removal): “That was way easier than I expected.”
Me: I bet he spent at least 15 minutes off camera trying to get it out with just the pry bar.
Hand is all bloody too
How are the Moog bushings holding up?
Moog is the best brand out there... Every part I've ever gotten from them was BEEFIER than OEM
@@allentraylor5659 Moog has sold to cha cha China. Pay for the problem solver line of Moog parts if you can, otherwise I would try to stick with a factory ac Delco part for your Chevys 🤟
Nice
I just changed these on my daughter's car....easy. But unfortunately, it wasn't caught soon enough, and wore out the rearward bushings too.
Now I'm just replacing the whole control arm with a new balljoint too.
The car is 16 years old.....everything is worn out. That's a throw away vehicle.....drive it a few years, trade it in....not worth the money in never-ending parts and service.
What symptoms did you have to replace these
I had some noise over bumps. I would say it helped about 50%. The usual suspect in these cars seems to be the sway bar links though.
@@bryansprojects3570 I’ve replaced the links and shocks and struts and still hear the rattle and now a clunk
do you think they were original to the truck or changed before at some point?
They were origonal, we bought this car new.
@@bryansprojects3570 oh ok I just changed mine at 120000 they didn't look too bad I can't upload pics on here. I think they may have been changed before. Buick enclave I bought it used
@@bryansprojects3570 as a side note do you use the pf48 oil filter or did you switch to the pf63
Did your steering wheel shake at highway speeds with the worn bushings?
It did shake and the bushings took care of about 90% of it. I think maybe the steering rack bushings may be the rest.
the other one two the white part should face the front
kids will be kids
The best part was the dogs
Did you experience and body sway before you replaced these at all?
I think i am. Pull to left when braking And pull to right when accelerating. Scary on wet roads. Jumps 1/4 lane.
@@curtisomega I replaced all 3 suspension parts on both sides of the rear and driver side lower ball joint front. After all that, her truck still shakes so bad. You can't drive the expressway.
I mostly had a front end noise and vibration. I hear the steering rack bushings can be problematic in these cars too. Mine appear to be ok.
Did you need to remove the tire for this?
Never mind I just noticed.
You forgot to add locktite. Also replace the rear ones.
That's not always easy...sway bar in the way
This is exactly how NOT to replace this bushing. You tihten the control arm nut when the car is on the ground and the control arm is loaded. Also instead of twisting the rubber curtain cover, you could remove the 1 push clip and move it upwards. Anyways.
And what if you can’t get under the car for us diy mechanics at home ?
Harbor Freight is your friend.