How to replace the Front Upper Control Arms 2004 - 2008 Ford F-150 🚗

Find the parts used in the video on CarParts.com just there https://carparts.solutions/F150Gen11 Over 1 million auto parts at your fingertips, download our app 🤖 https://carparts.solutions/AppGooglePlay or 🍎 https://carparts.solutions/AppIOS ⚙️ NEEDED CARPARTS AND PRODUCTS - Upper control arm: https://carparts.solutions/UpperControlArmD_F150Gen11 and https://carparts.solutions/UpperControlArmP_F150Gen11 - Penetrating oil: https://carparts.solutions/PenetratingOil - Silicone grease - Copper grease 💪 TIGHTENING TORQUES - Upper control arm ball joint retainer nut: 85 Ft-lbs - Upper control arm inner holding bolt2004 through 2006 models : 114 Ft-lbs - Upper control arm inner holding bolt2007 through 2008 models : 111 Ft-lbs - Outer tie rod holding nut: 85 Ft-lbs - Strut foot nut: 351 Ft-lbs - Nuts holding the strut mount bearing: 35 Ft-lbs - Wheel lug nuts: 150 Ft-lbs 🛠 TOOLS The toolbox recommended by CARPARTS.COM to repair your Ford F-150: https://carparts.solutions/ToolBox List of the tools we used to replace the Front Upper Control Arms on a Ford F-150: - Hydraulic jack: https://carparts.solutions/FloorJack - Jack stands: https://carparts.solutions/JackStands - 15 mm wrench - 19 mm wrench - 21 mm wrench - 27 mm wrench - 21mm offset wrench - Crowbar - Measuring tape - Wheel lug wrench - Zip tie - Torque wrench: 20 to 250 Ft-lbs https://carparts.solutions/TorqueWrench_20-250 100 to 600 Ft-lbs https://carparts.solutions/TorqueWrench_100-600 - Ratchet - 10 mm socket - 15 mm socket - 21 mm socket - 30 mm socket - Lineman's pliers - Wire cutters - Hammer - Wire brush - Mallet - Extender - Pin punch Don't forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CarPartscomOfficial 🛻 COMPATIBLE VEHICLES The operation and tools displayed in the video should be available on the following vehicles : - 2004 Ford F-150 - 2005 Ford F-150 - 2006 Ford F-150 - 2007 Ford F-150 - 2008 Ford F-150 📽 🛠 USEFUL VIDEOS 🛠 📽 - How to jack your 2004 - 2008 F-150 safely? ⬆ 🚗 : https://youtu.be/i9SNtH0CyoY ⚠️ CARPARTS.COM'S INFOS - In order not to damage the bushings, it is necessary to tighten the front retaining bolts in the "vehicle on the ground" position. - During this operation, you will be intervening on the front axle of your vehicle, so it is advisable to perform a wheel alignment afterwards. 🚨 DISCLAIMER This video is for entertainment purposes only. Carparts.com, Inc. disclaims all damages including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, and/or punitive, for any liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or arising from any information or lack thereof posted in this video. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All mechanical car projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. If you are in doubt, please consult a licensed mechanic in your area. 📚 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro + measure the distance between the center of your wheel and the wheel arch 0:18 How to pull up your F-150 0:29 Remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle 0:54 Remove the strut base bolt 1:20 Remove the upper retaining nuts 1:51 Remove the strut 2:06 Remove the control arm ball joint 2:44 Remove the control arm retaining bolts 3:30 Remove the control arm + cleaning 3:45 Put the lower control bolts back in 4:15 Put the control arm retaining nut back 4:37 Put the upper ball joint back in 5:11 Tighten the control arm + tightening torques 5:53 Put the strut back 6:52 Put the outer tie rod back in + tightening torque 7:18 Screw the strut base bolt back + tightening torque 7:43 Put your F-150 back on the ground 7:53 Screw the upper retaining nuts back + tightening torque