How to Replace Front Lower Control Arm 2004-2008 Acura TL

Buy Now!
New Control Arm from 1AAuto.com 1aau.to/ia/1ASL...
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 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 14mm Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 17mm Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 19mm Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 36mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AAS...
• Side Cutters
• 3/8 Inch Air Impact Gun
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 6mm Allen Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Rubber Mallet 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
Subscribe: / @trq
⚠ DISCLAIMER:
While TRQ strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. TRQ is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.

[@OldSkoolSP]

Heard a couple of meaty thumps around 5:37 that I know had to hurt. Took 'em like a champ.

[@bethndane]

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.

[@gexelrivas2024]

Same thing just happened to me smh yea definitely something that should’ve been said

[@koriseitz2629]

That doesn’t look like a new ball joint to me lol

[@yohkodevilhunter8292]

@MF YA SILLY The oem or aftermarket balljoints should fit, just don't use the OEM ball joint shaft sleeve .

[@antonisssbtw400]

@@yohkodevilhunter8292how do I take it off

[@Jdizzle1122]

The sleeve gets stuck from the old arm control. You need a Pittman arm puller to pull the sleeve off

[@bronx-gr]

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.

[@markphillyfreeway5350]

You had alot of room to put the str8 up and down part of the LCA bc I don't 😂 I can't get that 19 mm back in

[@ChristianLikesFootball]

The endlinks should be installed when the hub is jacked up to driving heights.

[@shantor100]

So you don't have to remove brakes and rotors. How did you get that ball joint in?

[@j.stresstl182]

The ball joint us pressed into the knuckle not the control arm.

[@zo6V8]

Great video! 👍

[@locdogwitd9]

How do I know the ride height? And when to stop jacking it up

[@torianlewis1807]

How do you know how much torque pressure you have used without that reader😢

[@danasydnor5366]

If the control arm is good can I just change the bad bushings? New tl owner about to do suspension work.

[@j.stresstl182]

So no preloaded is needed when doing a lower control arm?

[@Thomas-jq2im]

Did you not watch the entire video?

[@pooppoop3084]

He forgot to put in a NEW COTTER PIN on the ball joint

[@danielcorsino3284]

19mm bolt