Thank you,,,great video,,,the tip about taking the measurement of the center hub is great,,,no other video specifies that ! The best way to put the arm back in is 1 - Frame bolt , 2 - balljoint bolt 3- the last one lol !, using the jack under to lift it and secure in place . NOTE : The ball joint part is pretty hard to remove, i put the jack under the disc (using a piece of wood on top of the jack to not damage the disc) and this helped removing the ball joint from the hole
this is a great tutorial, i have this same job to do on my 2014 escape, so i have watched quite a few vids, sadly not one of them mentioned about setting the car to ride Hight before fully tightening the bolts, so thanks very much for the info it will be a great help.
Someone welded the lower control arm ! I think I'm going to cut a hole in the upper box and put a nut and bolt on and weld the cover that cut out ! It is alot of work at 69 years I turned wenches for almost 50 years
Great video...am think about undertaking this exact job myself...no mechanical experience what so ever. 😆 lol 😆 am I crazy...paperwork to prove it. But I need it done and was being quoted around 150 labor each arm. Is that to high. I think I can so it. Maybe I'll make a video and see if I can make it look as easy a you did.
Great video I'm learning a lot I actually did replace my escape 03 both control arms and now I see what I did and what I did not do well lol For instance I did not know I had to adjust the higth of the well before tighten the bolts ! But I noticed no diference after I was done so far is been about 8 months and Nothing is wrong with them I think.? Took it to the alignment shop right after and everything is been fine. What do you think?
You may be OK. It just stresses out the bushing too much. You may have premature failure of the bushing. It wont happen over night. I'd role with it. If they fail they fail. Hopefully they fail while under warranty or you'll be out some $. At this point I don't know if loosening the bolts and then re tightening them will may any difference. You could try it. But if you do have the alignment checked.
I think I need to replace mine too. When I turn the steering wheel at slow speeds it makes an awful creaking/ rubbing sound. I was under the car last night looking at it and I’m pretty sure the bushing inside it are shot. It looks like it’s just hanging down at an angle
Question for you: Can you just put the wheel on and lower the vehicle to the floor and then tighten the two control arm bushings (like how you mentioned from 11:41 - 11:53) at that point instead of measuring for ride height? Wouldn't that be the equivalent thing or is it really necessary to measure for ride height even if it is done the other way you mentioned? Maybe 'cause there's not enough room to crawl under the car when it's on the floor?
You got it. Its difficult to get under the vehicle, especially with a long torque wrench but it can be done. I would still measure ride height before jacking the vehicle up if you do it that way. Be sure its at the same ride height afterward when you torque it down.
note: u need weight of vehicle is on the floor jack and not on jack stands for final tightening of control arm. why alignment? u didnt adsjust the length of tie rod and there are no other adjustments for alignment, afaik, so no alignment needed, imho
I think it's best as the other bushing and the ball joint are just as old and are probably close to failing if they haven't already. But, I suppose you could just replace the bushing if they are available. To me it seems more efficient and less head ache to just replace the whole thing.
From a true mechanic, not just a parts changer, you did an exceptional job. Thank you for putting safety fiirst and fore most. Be safe.
Very thorough video, still applies 5 years later. Thanks for the video and the time it took you to put it together
No problem
Thank you for no music in the background. Going to do this on my 04
Lol no problem
Thank you,,,great video,,,the tip about taking the measurement of the center hub is great,,,no other video specifies that ! The best way to put the arm back in is 1 - Frame bolt , 2 - balljoint bolt 3- the last one lol !, using the jack under to lift it and secure in place . NOTE : The ball joint part is pretty hard to remove, i put the jack under the disc (using a piece of wood on top of the jack to not damage the disc) and this helped removing the ball joint from the hole
Learned something new ,Thank you hadn't ever heard nor thought about re-adjusting to ride hight
According to Haynes:
Pinch bolt 52 ft/lbs
Front pivot bolt 85 ft/lbs
Rear mounting bolt:
'01-'02 = 148 ft/lbs
'03 = 133 ft/lbs
'04-'06 = 148 ft/lbs
'07-? = 110 ft/lbs
Very informative video. As i have an issue with my right front control arm.
Thanks for the information.
Very Helpful - thanks. I'll be doing this soon on our 2002.
this is a great tutorial, i have this same job to do on my 2014 escape, so i have watched quite a few vids, sadly not one of them mentioned about setting the car to ride Hight before fully tightening the bolts, so thanks very much for the info it will be a great help.
Cool, thanks
mentioned all the sockets sizes except one... the rear vert. control arm bushing.
My 02 was 21mm (13/16).
I drive a nice 06 escape and wow these escapes are beasts. In a intimate relationship with mine.
Great job, editing as well. Thank you!
Thanks.
Thanks brother I was doing this on my 05 escape and couldn't get the ball joint to pop loose. I came here for ideas. Haha
Thank you so much!! This looks pretty straight forward
No problem
Very informative. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Made it look easy. Hopefully so
awesome video! Im getting rdy to do them on a 2007 mariner. Look like a one beer job
Someone welded the lower control arm ! I think I'm going to cut a hole in the upper box and put a nut and bolt on and weld the cover that cut out ! It is alot of work at 69 years I turned wenches for almost 50 years
Great video...am think about undertaking this exact job myself...no mechanical experience what so ever. 😆 lol 😆 am I crazy...paperwork to prove it.
But I need it done and was being quoted around 150 labor each arm.
Is that to high.
I think I can so it.
Maybe I'll make a video and see if I can make it look as easy a you did.
150 per arm is resonable. Yes! Make a video and post it. I'm sure it can help folks.
Great video I'm learning a lot
I actually did replace my escape 03 both control arms and now I see what I did and what I did not do well lol
For instance I did not know I had to adjust the higth of the well before tighten the bolts !
But I noticed no diference after I was done so far is been about 8 months and Nothing is wrong with them I think.? Took it to the alignment shop right after and everything is been fine.
What do you think?
You may be OK. It just stresses out the bushing too much. You may have premature failure of the bushing. It wont happen over night. I'd role with it. If they fail they fail. Hopefully they fail while under warranty or you'll be out some $. At this point I don't know if loosening the bolts and then re tightening them will may any difference. You could try it. But if you do have the alignment checked.
BarboursAutoHelp thanks! By the way when you get the chance can you make a video about the 4x4 feature not working and the probable causes ?
If I get one, Sir. I’d be glad to.
The busbings will just wear sooner than they were suppose to
I think I need to replace mine too. When I turn the steering wheel at slow speeds it makes an awful creaking/ rubbing sound. I was under the car last night looking at it and I’m pretty sure the bushing inside it are shot. It looks like it’s just hanging down at an angle
Nice ...my 17 Escape is driving sporadic after my front end alignment. Did you have to reprogram the SAS ?
The vehicle in the video wasn't equipped with that module so no.
Great Work!
Thanks!
Hey bro I have a 2002 ford escape how much did that control arm cost my gave out on the passenger side
Shoot, it was so long ago I don't remember.
Question for you: Can you just put the wheel on and lower the vehicle to the floor and then tighten the two control arm bushings (like how you mentioned from 11:41 - 11:53) at that point instead of measuring for ride height? Wouldn't that be the equivalent thing or is it really necessary to measure for ride height even if it is done the other way you mentioned? Maybe 'cause there's not enough room to crawl under the car when it's on the floor?
You got it. Its difficult to get under the vehicle, especially with a long torque wrench but it can be done. I would still measure ride height before jacking the vehicle up if you do it that way. Be sure its at the same ride height afterward when you torque it down.
Hey thanks buddy.
Helped me a lot. Tks
Glad it helped
Could ride hight be off to begin with do to blown bushings and ball joint?
note: u need weight of vehicle is on the floor jack and not on jack stands for final tightening of control arm.
why alignment? u didnt adsjust the length of tie rod and there are no other adjustments for alignment, afaik, so no alignment needed, imho
Thanks for sharing your opinion. I'm gonna stick to my guns on both points though.
So bad bushings can be bought as they go bad and I need a purchase a complete lower control arm?
I think it's best as the other bushing and the ball joint are just as old and are probably close to failing if they haven't already. But, I suppose you could just replace the bushing if they are available. To me it seems more efficient and less head ache to just replace the whole thing.
Hello. can you provide a link to the lower control arm you used? Or did you go oem? Thanks.
When aftermarket. Don't have a link. Sorry
Yeah I had this done last week cost me 400 dollars for my 01 Escape
For just one control arm?
Ok
A 2001 ? Don't know where you are but your definitely not in the rust belt, a 3 or 4 year old vehicle up here has more rust on it than that
What if the stuts are lifted
Then this video may not help completely.
Actually what do you mean? Do you have a lift kit installed?
those inner tie rods are junk if they move that easily
Chingon.
Ah! Mexican slang for awesome! Thanks.
Exactly.. Chingon! haaa