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2008 Cadillac CTS Control Arm

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FAQ for Control Arm Repair

Q: What is the recommended torque for the lower control arm bolt?
A:
You should tighten the lower control arm mounting bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: How to install the Lower Control Arm?
A:
First, you need to position the lower control arm in the frame and install the lower control arm to the frame mounting bolt and nut. Then, please install the rear coil spring from the lower control arm, install the lower control arm bolt in the knuckle, and install the tire and wheel assembly. Finally, you should remove the support, lower the vehicle, and align the rear suspension.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: How to remove the Lower Control Arm?
A:
First, you need to remove the lower control arm bolt from the knuckle. Then, please remove the rear coil spring, the lower control arm retaining nut, and the lower control arm mounting bolt. Finally, you should remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: How to remove the Upper Control Arm?
A:
First, you need to remove the tire and wheel, the brake caliper mounting bracket, the shock absorber, and the upper ball joint retaining nut. Then, please use the J 43631 to remove the upper ball joint from the upper control arm. Finally, you should remove the upper control arm nuts and bolts and remove the upper control arm.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: How to install the Upper Control Arm?
A:
First, you need to position the upper control arm in the frame. Then, please install the upper control arm mounting bolts, the retaining nuts, the upper ball joint, the brake caliper mounting bracket, the shock absorber, and the tire and wheel assembly. Finally, you should check the rear wheel alignment.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: What is the recommended torque for the upper ball joint?
A:
You should tighten the upper ball joint nut to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft) plus an additional 210-degree turn.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
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FAQ for Other Repair Info

Q: How to remove the Steering Knuckle (AWD)?
A:
First, you need to remove the tire and wheel and remove the wheel bearing/hub. Then, please remove the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle and remove the brake hose bracket to the steering knuckle retaining bolts. Finally, you should remove the steering knuckle from the upper control arm and remove the steering knuckle lower from the control arm.
Q: How to install the Trailing Arm?
A:
First, you need to install the Trailing Arm by positioning the trailing arm in the mounting bracket and positioning the trailing arm on the knuckle. Then, please install the trailing arm bolt and the front trailing arm nut, install the front mounting bolts for the rear suspension support and install the rear trailing arm nut and bolt. Finally, you should install the tire and wheel and remove the support from the vehicle.