How do u replace a lower control arm in the front of a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

It's a fairly big job, usually done in a shop with all the right tools and equipment. Before you try it, take a few minutes to watch this video. If you decide to do it yourself, you can use the video as your guide.


2008 Jeep Compass front lower control arm replacement

Hi Andrew,here's a link from Aytozone's repair guides on your lower control arm. SAVE 20 GET 10 GIFT CARD ON ONLINE SHIP TO HOME ORDERS OF 100 OR MORE

Hard to find parts for a Damante, I'd call around junk yards for the control arms. You can probably find an aftermarket replacement for the struts at a parts store. Take them with you so you can find a reasonable facsimile.

The acadia has two common problems for front end noises. You likely have worn lower control arm bushings. You will need both front lower control arm bushings. Also it is common for the struts to wear out from about 75k miles up. If they are leaking or have a harsh ride you should replace those as well.

In the Endeavor you need to replace all the lower control arm; the ball joint is fitted like one piece in the control arm and you can't change it alone, you need to replace all the control arm. Maybe some people can force it but I don't recommend that, the part are not design to be replaceable, it's too risky. Put a new OEM control arm.

I'm not surprised the shop didn't want to do the work. SOMETIMES removing the cam bolt nuts, and applying a large lever and socket,with heat, will break the bolt free of rust.

If not, it gets involved and expensive very quickly. Bolts can be cut off with and angle grinder wheel, but control arm bushes or complete arms may need replacing.

If I recall correctly, the axles have splines into the diff and also into the hubs. Removing the diff requires the trailing arms to be disconnected from the control arms to swing the axles enough to slip out of the diff.

LOWER CONTROL ARM

REMOVAL
1) Raise and support vehicle. 3) Remove the steering knuckle.
Remove the bolts fastening the power steering cooler to the front suspension cradle crossmember reinforcement (Fig. 21). 5) Remove the lower control arm rear bushing retainer bolts located on each side of each lower control arm rear bushing. NOTE: The bolts fastening the cradle crossmember reinforcement are of three different thread sizes. Note the location of the various sizes.

6) Remove the bolts attaching the cradle crossmember reinforcement to the front suspension cradle crossmember (Fig. 22). Remove the 2 bolts fastening the reinforcement and rear of cradle crossmember to the body of the vehicle. Remove the reinforcement. 7) Remove the pivot bolt attaching the front bushing of the lower control arm to the front suspension cradle crossmember. 8) Remove the lower control arm.

Auto part stores rarely even carry lower control arms for anything. If you need one your best bet is either the dealer or a local salvage yard, considering the age you should be able to find one in very good condition. Also check ebay I just found 2 drivers side ones there. Saturn Ion, Pontiac pursuit, and Pontiac G5 also use the same control arm. Depending on suspension option. check this link I found on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-SATURN-ION-FRONT-LOWER-CONTROL-ARM-RH_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQhashZitem4cea7ab3a7QQitemZ330351424423QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories