How to Replace Front Lower Control Arm 2008-14 Cadillac CTS

Check out this video to learn how to replace the front lower control arm on your 08-14 Cadillac CTS.

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this help? did not watch

 

Thanks, I watched this one several times and it isn't quite the same. He's working on a Caddy, but it must be an older model. Helpful but I was hoping for a more current application.

 

Review is for an '08 AWD.

 

well see if you can buy a FSM on fleabay? mine was 25.00

 

Or Alldatadiy.com

 

Do you have a library card? just go online to that and down load the Chilton Library and their you go.

Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD)
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Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD)
Special Tools
J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (AWD) | Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (RWD)
4. Remove the shock assembly lower retaining bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation.
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   Remove the ABS wire harness from the lower control arm.
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   Remove the front and rear lower control arm mounting nuts.
7. Remove the front and rear lower control arm mounting bolts.
8. Lower and support the lower arm control to gain access to the lower ball joint.
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   Remove the front lower control arm front nut and discard.
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    Using the J 43631 remover, separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
11. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

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   Position the lower control arm (3) to the vehicle.
2. 
   

   CAUTION

   Caution Refer to Fastener Caution.

   
   Install the front lower control arm mounting bolt (1) to tighten to 200 N·m (148 lb ft).
3. Install the rear lower control arm mounting bolt (2) to tighten to 320 N·m (236 lb ft).
4. 
   

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   Install the ABS wire harness to the lower control arm.
5. 
   

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   Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
6. Install a NEW front lower control arm front nut.
7. Tighten the lower ball joint retaining nut in the following order:
   1. Tighten the front lower control arm front nut to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
   2. Tighten the front lower control arm front nut to an additional 120 degree turn.
8. 
   

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   Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
9. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod nut. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (All Wheel Drive) | Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive).
10. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (AWD) | Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (RWD)
11. Adjust the lower control arm to Z height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications.
12. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Align the front end. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.

 

Do you have a library card? just go online to that and down load the Chilton Library and their you go.

Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD)
Listen
Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD)
Special Tools
J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (AWD) | Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (RWD)
4. Remove the shock assembly lower retaining bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation.
5. 
   
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   Remove the ABS wire harness from the lower control arm.
6. 
   
   ​

   ​

   Click to Enlarge​

   
   Remove the front and rear lower control arm mounting nuts.
7. Remove the front and rear lower control arm mounting bolts.
8. Lower and support the lower arm control to gain access to the lower ball joint.
9. 
   
   ​

   ​

   Click to Enlarge​

   
   Remove the front lower control arm front nut and discard.
10. 
    
    ​

    ​

    Click to Enlarge​

    
    Using the J 43631 remover, separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
11. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. 
   
   ​

   ​

   Click to Enlarge​

   
   Position the lower control arm (3) to the vehicle.
2. 
   
   ​

   CAUTION

   Caution Refer to Fastener Caution.

   
   
   Install the front lower control arm mounting bolt (1) to tighten to 200 N·m (148 lb ft).
3. Install the rear lower control arm mounting bolt (2) to tighten to 320 N·m (236 lb ft).
4. 
   
   ​

   ​

   Click to Enlarge​

   
   Install the ABS wire harness to the lower control arm.
5. 
   
   ​

   ​

   Click to Enlarge​

   
   Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
6. Install a NEW front lower control arm front nut.
7. Tighten the lower ball joint retaining nut in the following order:
   1. Tighten the front lower control arm front nut to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
   2. Tighten the front lower control arm front nut to an additional 120 degree turn.
8. 
   
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   Click to Enlarge​

   
   Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
9. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod nut. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (All Wheel Drive) | Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive).
10. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (AWD) | Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (RWD)
11. Adjust the lower control arm to Z height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications.
12. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Align the front end. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.

That is a good start. Thank you. I do not have a library card and cannot open the links in your reply. I guess I'll shop for a copy on Amazon or eBay.