How to Replace Control Arm with Ball Joint 02-06 Nissan Altima

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In this video, 1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace failing, rusted, rotted, or damaged front upper control arms. This video is applicable to the Nissan Altima, years 02, 03, 04, 05, and 06.

🔧 List of tools used:
• 22mm Wrench
• Lug Wrench

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[MiahB]

My bro is about to put his control arm into his Nissan next week. Thanks for the video!

[JayOliMo]

I don't have an Altima, but the 2007 Nissan Maxima has that same bracket and I was cautious to remove it because the large bolt looked important. Thank GOD, I watched this video first, it just saved my life and possibly my car. Now I want to go back outside and get back to working. Can I use a regular jack because I don't have that kind of jack stand.

[AAuto]

@Steven Carbonneau It would be a different process on that vehicle. We do carry new replacement control arms for your vehicle on our website, however we currently do not have an auto repair video on our website for this particular repair. We'll keep this request in-mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. Have a great day! 1aauto

[cfrend]

I am working on this repair this week with 1A Auto Parts. Some Tips: Get an early start, the cotter pins can be quite tricky if rusted in place, & have a torch of some kind along with penetrating oil as this video recommends. One of my cotter pins was rusted in place so I will have to sheer it off with an impact. There is not enough room for a standard impact wrench so I am going to try an impact ratchet wrench. I had to pause the repair because I started too late in the day. I will add more info as I finish things up.

[BELINC]

Thank you, very helpful video, I am helping a friend on his 2002 altima, He said he watch a youtube video and bought the part .I hope it was your site .I will save your site for future needs.

[JN-npvl]

Bought the control arms from you & used your video to replace my worn out ones. Never replaced control arms before, but your video made it very easy to do. Thank you!

[warcox]

Great video well done very helpful thank you for taking the time and helping the DIY'ers. Don't forget to tighten the bolts on your control arms while the wheels are on the ground or your bushings will wear twice as fast.

[bbblahoo]

Great video however when i replaced mine u only need to LOSEN then back 2 12mm bolts not the front bolt on the black thing under the arm. Once u losen all the 19's u can slide the arm out. When reinstalling pop the arm back in :) thanks for the video helped allot

[JenniferLee]

Thank you so much. Your videos have saved me tons in repairs.

[Gloucester]

Don't forget a good drill bit and tap because some those 4 - 12 mm bolt are going to break! You should PB Blaster them(there are some holes in the frame to use) the night before and maybe heat them up before you try to remove them. Don't use an air tool to remove Good luck. Good video thanks for the help.

[lazarotamargo]

You have two videos showing how to replace the left and right control arms. But the procedure is slightly different on both. Driver's side video shows adding resistance to control arm when tightening the bolts to specs. Plus never removing the frame brace. On the video of passenger side the frame brace is removed and no tension while tightening the bolts to specs. Which one should I do? I have to replace both sides of my 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 control arms. I would think you have to do the same for both sides. This will be my next project when I order the parts. So hopefully you can direct me to what is the more correct procedure. Thanks for all your vids, you guys have helped me tremendously.

[gregesten]

Is this the same for the 2002 Sentra SE-R 2.5L auto?

[mikelampe]

@1A Auto Parts Do you need to re-tighten anything once the car is back on the ground?  What about using grease on the ball joint prior to reseeding it?

[smcarbon]

is this going to be similar to the process for a 2002 sentra?

[xTripleAcex]

100 ft-lb is way too tight for the lug nuts.. any manaul will list torque as around 110 N-m which is equal to around 80 ft-lb.

[kimberlymarquez]

Im also going to be replacing my tire shocks when i replace the control arms, which would i have to replace first?

[motorcoachgirl]

Very Awesome video!! I can not wait to get started on the repairs myself. One question, will this process work on a 07 Altima as well?

[stevenmchenry]

Great video will look you up for patrts.

[tindicio]

Hi. I passed over a big hole and the right tire stroke very hard, now, when I turn steering wheel to the right, right tire rubs with the chasis. Actually, I noticed the right tire is closed bacwards the part that stops mud. What do you think is damaged and how can I fix it? I thank you in advance for your help. I have a Nissan Sentra 2001