(1) Front Driver Side Upper Greaseable Control Arm with Ball Joint
(1) Front Passenger Side Upper Greaseable Control Arm with Ball Joint
Quantity:
2 Piece
Item Condition:
New
Specifications
Side Location
Driver & Passenger Side
Upper or Lower Location
Upper
Wheel Lug Quantity
with 6 Lug Wheels
Location
Front
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Our control arms are designed to be direct replacements for the original factory parts. They are 100% brand new and require no modifications for installation. No special tools are required because all of the bushings come pre-installed.
Our steering and suspension components are pre-greased and sealed for long life and do not require the extra maintenance typically required by greaseable versions.
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How to Replace Upper Control Arm 2000-06 Chevy Suburban 1500
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Tools used
10mm Socket
18mm Wrench
21mm Socket
21mm wrench
22mm Socket
Grease Gun
Hammer
Jack Stands
Marker / Writing Utensil
Ratchet
Torque Wrench
1. Removing the Wheel
Loosen the 22mm caps on the hubcap with the vehicle on the ground
Pull the hubcap free
Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
Secure the vehicle on jack stands
Remove the lug nuts
Pull off the wheel
2. Removing the Upper Control Arm
Mark the tab on the adjustment piece with a marker to mark the alignment
Remove the two 10mm bolts holding the brake line and move the brackets
Remove the ball joint nut with an 18mm wrench
Hit the wheel knuckle and control arm to break them free
Remove the 21mm nuts from the upper control arm bracket
Jack up the wheel underneath the wheel knuckle
Remove the upper control arm nut
Remove the bolts and upper control arm bracket
Place a nut back on and use an air hammer to knock the bolt out if it won't budge
Move the control arm up and down while pulling out
3. Installing the Upper Control Arm
Put the upper control arm into place and push the 21mm bolts in to hold it
Put the brackets on either side and realign them up
Angle the control arm down into the wheel knuckle
Replace the 18mm ball joint nut
Replace the 21mm nuts from the upper control arm bracket
Replace and tighten the two 10mm bolts
Put a grease gun into place on the end of the control arm and fill it up
4. Reattaching the Wheel
Slide the wheel into place
Start the lug nuts by hand
Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
Lower the vehicle to the ground
Tighten the lug nuts to 100 ft/lbs in a crossing or star pattern
Reattach the hubcap and tighten the caps
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Hi, I'm Mike from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video, we're going to show you how to replace an upper control arm on this 2002 Chevy Suburban. We show you on the passenger side, but the driver side has the same procedure. The items you'll need are a new upper control arm from 1AAuto.com, a 10mm, 21mm, and 22mm socket and ratchet, 18mm and 21mm wrench, a marker, a torque wrench, jack and jack stands, a grease gun, a hammer, and an air hammer depending on the condition of your vehicle. After completing this procedure you will need to get a professional alignment done.
Start out by removing the hubcap. You want to remove the lug nuts. If you don't have air powered tools, you'll want to do it while the vehicle is on the ground. Loosen them preliminarily, raise the vehicle, and remove the lug nuts the rest of the way. On these brackets, you'll see a tab coming through from the upper control arm. Mark where that tab is. Remove these two 10mm bolts. Next, remove this 18mm nut, and you can see Mike uses an 18mm wrench and another wrench for some extra leverage to break it free and then removes it the rest of the way with the 18mm wrench. Hit the wheel knuckle and control arm to break them free. Then remove the 21mm nuts on either side.
Jack up your wheel, and you want to do this underneath the wheel knuckle. Remove the upper control arm nut and then remove these bolts and the bracket that's on them. Our first one pulled out no problem, this one's a bit more difficult. We tried using a hammer, that doesn't work. We tried using a wrench to help break it free, but it's in there really good. If you have this same problem, we put a nut back on it and use an air hammer to knock it out. Now that those bolts are out, you want to remove the control arm up and down while pulling out and it'll pull free.
Take your new upper control arm and push it back into place. Then push the bolts in to hold it into place. You want to make sure that you have those brackets on either side and that they're lined up. Now, angle the control arm down into the wheel knuckle. Once it's pressed down into place replace that 18mm nut. We'll fast forward as Mike tightens all of those up. Replace and tighten up those two 10mm bolts. Using a grease gun put it into place on the end of your control arm and fill it up. Put the wheel back into place and then replace each wheel lug nut and tighten them up. You want to tighten them preliminarily, lower the vehicle, and then tighten them the rest of the way. Torque each lug nut in a crossing pattern to 100 foot-pounds. Replace the hubcap and tighten up those lug nut caps.
We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.
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★★★★★March 12, 2026
Great quality perfect fit
Fit perfectly my truck handles excellent now we will see how the ball joints hold up
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★★★★★August 13, 2024
Good parts at good prices
I helped a friend replace these control arms to help him out. I recommended 1AAuto parts because of their great prices and high-quality replacement parts. He is happy with the repair.
★★★★★May 3, 2024
great value & quality
They fit perfectly. They are great quality, and the ride is very smooth. I am skeptical of why there are no "lube" fittings. They are a sealed joint. They are brand new & not re-furbished so I am happy about that.
★★★★★March 26, 2024
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★★★★★March 17, 2024
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One big bump on an alley and three things broke at once. This was the second to get fixed. One more thing and I can get my truck inspected after 2 long years...
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★★★★★August 27, 2023
Fits perfectly
★★★★★June 26, 2023
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JDAugust 24, 2023
2001 GMC Sierra 1500
4WD. No ball joint torque specs or bushing torque specs in the Box. No torque specs in the video. What torque values are required to properly and safely install this upper control arm?
The torque spec for the ball joint is 37 ft/lb.
The torque spec for the bushing bolts is 140 ft/lbs.
Jessica · August 28, 2023
OscarApril 24, 2023
Will this fit my 2000 sierra 4wd 3 door?
Yes, this kit is listed to fit all 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 models.
Jessica · April 24, 2023
AdrielFebruary 22, 2023
I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 2WD with a 3 inch lift kit, will these upper control arms still work for my truck ?
Hello, our parts are a direct replacement to the originals and would not fit a modified lifted vehicle.
Ricale · February 22, 2023
DanielDecember 4, 2022
Do you need to grease the ball joints? I see they are pre greased but do you need add more to top off? Or am I okay to leave as is.
Our steering and suspension components are pre-greased and sealed for long life and do not require extra maintenance.
Kelly · December 5, 2022
RhinotecOctober 20, 2022
Do these come with grease fittings?
No! It doesnt.
Marvin · October 21, 2022
JohnSeptember 14, 2022
does it come with the bolts?
Nope
Kelly · September 15, 2022
SethJune 13, 2022
How do you remove the ball joint from these control arm?
The ball joints cannot be removed.
T · June 13, 2022
JohnApril 7, 2022
Need for 2005 Chey Silverado z71 5.3 LT v8. Do it fit?
It fit my 2001chevy silverado z71 5.3ltr four wheel drive. Works great
Fred · April 10, 2022
MalonAugust 17, 2021
Are these ball joints Able to be pressed out when the time comes to replace, or must the entire arm be replaced again ?
For warranty purposes, the entire control arm would need to be replaced.
Jessica · August 17, 2021
MartinMay 22, 2020
What are these parts made out of?
1A Auto's house brand parts are manufactured by various aftermarket companies specifically for us and built to your vehicle's exact OEM specifications. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Emma · May 22, 2020
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