Replacing lower control arms on Alana's 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek

We replaced the front lower control arms and sway bar end links on my girlfriend Alana's 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek with 95,000 miles. The front lower control arm bushings were deteriorated and it was an inexpensive repair to just order new controls arms with the new bushings and ball joints already attached. We also replaced the stabilizer bar end end links with new ones and these had grease fittings, so we loaded them up with grease after installation.

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Parts used in this video:

Driver's side Lower Control Arm:
MOOG RK623561 {20202FJ050, 20202FJ070} Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint
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Passenger's side Lower Control Arm:
MOOG RK623560 {20202FJ040, 20202FJ060} Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint
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MOOG K750084 Stabilizer Bar Link
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14mm socket to replace the ball joint bolt - Torque 37 ft-lbs
17mm socket and wrench to replace the front control arm bushing - Torque 81 ft-lbs
21mm socket to replace the rear control arm bushing - Torque 111 ft-lbs
14mm socket and T30 bit to replace the sway bar end links
19mm socket to remove and install the lug nuts - Torque 88 ft-lbs

Kano Aerokroil Penetrating Oil / Fluid
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Ryobi P261K 18V Cordless 3-Speed 1/2 in. Impact Wrench Kit with 4 Ah Battery, Charger and Bag
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Crescent 9 Pc. 3/8" Drive 6 Point Deep Metric Socket Set
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Orion Motor Tech Metric Impact Socket Tool Set, 5 Piece 15 17 19 21 22 mm Sockets for 1/2 Inch Drive, Non-Marring Protective Wheel Lug Nut Impact Socket Set
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14-Piece Flex-Head Ratcheting Wrench Set, 6-19mm Metric
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Amazon Basics 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench - 15-80 ft.-lb, 20.4-108.5 Nm
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TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-150 ft.-lb.)
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Heavy Duty Harden Steel Mini Sledge Hammer
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Rubber Mallet
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Loctite Heavy Duty Threadlocker Blue Removable
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - Identifying the problem
01:34 - Planning the replacement
03:27 - Removing the End Links
04:27 - Removing the bracing
05:01 - Removing bushing bolts and nuts
06:08 - Removing the ball joint bolt
07:23 - Separating the ball joint
09:53 - Installing the new assembly
14:19 - Seating the ball joint
15:23 - Tightening the bolts and nuts
16:32 - Installing the sway bar end link
18:59 - Installing the wheel and lowering
19:29 - Torqueing the suspension
20:12 - Outro

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