How to Replace Lower Control Arm 2009-2020 Dodge Journey

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This video shows you how to install new control arms in your 2009-2020 Dodge Journey. 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 process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2009 Dodge Journey
2010 Dodge Journey
2011 Dodge Journey
2012 Dodge Journey
2013 Dodge Journey
2014 Dodge Journey
2015 Dodge Journey
2016 Dodge Journey
2017 Dodge Journey
2018 Dodge Journey
2019 Dodge Journey
2020 Dodge Journey

Tools you will need:
• 21mm wrench
• 24mm Wrench
• Straight Cutters
• Cotter Pin
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Ratchet Strap

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[pasta-eomt]

Great video! Thank you for posting it! I just finished the driver's side. For anyone trying this for the first time, follow the video exactly as shown. I made two mistakes that created problems for me: 1) remove the sway bar link on both sides like he said. Idiot me thought 'oh I'll just remove the other side when I work on the passenger side'. You can't move the sway bar out of the way without disconnecting both sides of the vehicle. Seems intuitive now but I missed that step and was getting really frustrated. 2) Free the ball joint from the control arm BEFORE removing the other two bolts from the control arm. Again idiot me couldn't get the ball joint loose so I thought I'd come back to it. The two other bolts hold the control arm in place while you give it the loving bonks. I didn't realize this and spent HOURS trying to get the ball joint freed up. I had to reassemble everything and boom, six bonks later it was free. Lastly, don't use a claw hammer. I had to buy a 4lbs sledge hammer. That worked like a charm.

[MrEbanks]

Maybe I missed something, what was the reason of removing the axle nut?

[Relevantminded]

181 ft pounds seems like alot for the cv axle nut do you actually have to remove the axle nut to do the lower control arms?

[dougdouglas]

Great videos! Used your entire series on suspensions to replace the front end under my Journey. Keep up the good work!

[chasemacke]

Yall videos suck. You need to include a full video. The struggle moment is what we need

[jayveediezmo]

Is it applicable to just replace the entire control arm if my ball joints need replacement?

[marcusdarnell]

Excellent video! Do u have to free up the cv axle in order to do the job or could u do it without loosen up the axle

[toddholmes]

As you mentioned, there isn’t much room between the bulkhead and the transmission. I’m disappointed that you skipped over the removal of that bolt because I have it completely loosened and free, but there’s not enough clearance to remove it from the control arm. Would’ve loved to see how you got it free.

[MrJd]

Bolt got stuck. As I turned. The rubber completely tore and now it just spins in place, 🤔

[timgiesin]

I have to say very nice video and I like that while using your torque wrench that you pull a double click to ensure proper torque

[jamesarnold]

what is that type of vise grip you used on holding that sway bar link

[chriscaswell]

Where did get those vise grips trying to find.