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1999 Chevy Suburban upper control arm replace
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Carson
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Feb 9, 2015, 10:47 AM
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1999 Chevy Suburban upper control arm replace
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I have the frame up on blocks and the tire removed so the wheel hangs free. I have also removed the brake line brackets. Here are my issues.
1. Upper right control arm bolt came out ok but the upper left bolt spins free for about 1/2 a turn then gets so tight I can't move it. Help?
2. Once the ball joint nut is off how does the arm come off ?
3. Do I need to worry about the spring?
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Carson
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Hammer Time
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Feb 9, 2015, 10:48 AM
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You can only spin the nut side. the other side should have a cam attached and the hole may not be elongated yet.
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Carson
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Feb 9, 2015, 2:48 PM
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Thanks for the help!
I have the bolts out and the nut removed that holds the control arm to the wheel. How do I break that apart?
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Hammer Time
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Feb 9, 2015, 4:13 PM
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You need to separate it with a pickle fork but leave that nut attached by a few threads because that could release with tremendous force.
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Carson
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Feb 9, 2015, 4:17 PM
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Got it, I will give this a try.
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Hammer Time
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Feb 9, 2015, 4:19 PM
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We are talking about the ball joint nut, right?
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Carson
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Feb 9, 2015, 4:21 PM
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Yes the ball joint nut.
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