serge183

I got a 2007 Cobalt LT I need a how to guide on replacing control arms I got the left and right control arms with ball joints in today and would really like to replace mine so my ride isn't crap anymore please someone point me to a how to guide asap )=

BLKLS

Lol, get the front end off the ground, it's three bolts, unbolt them beat the ball joint out with a big hammer, install the new one.

06cobalt racer

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Yeah it's really easy and I think there is a how to on the site for it. But, there is a big bolt in the back, 2 bolts in the middle of it and the ball joint bolt. It is really really easy.

serge183

Thanks a lot for the help ok one more question do I not even have to take the tire off might be a dumb ? but .... lol

BLKLS

Technically I don't think so, but I strongly recommend it. :-)

tpete763

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It'll be hard to get to the ball joint bolt if you don't.

06cobalt racer

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It will be much easier if you do. Idk if it has been done with the wheel on

Crav3

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Do the bolts have to be tightened to certain lbs of torque?

06cobalt racer

iTrader: (11)

lug nuts: 100 ft-lbs
the two bolts in the middle for the Leading control arm bushing: 41 ft-lbs
the rear control arm bushing: 74 ft-lbs + another half turn
ball joint bolt: 37 ft-lbs, loosen 3/4 turn, then 37 ft-lbs again plus 30 degrees

let me know if you need more help

scottherbert

About the ball jiont connection: after you remove the bolt from the ball joint, put a big screw driver or a big chisel in the gap and force the gap larger. If you do this, you can simply wiggle the hub and it will let the LCA 'fall out' -- no hammers required -- it's really easy. When you put the bolt back in (after you're done with the LCA), the torque process is that you torque the bolt, then loosen the bolt about 3/4 turn, and finally re-torque to spec (oops, I see that torque process was already described -- sorry about being redundant).

I've swapped LCAs more than once...

Scott