How to replace the rear axle upper control arm on Cadillac XLR?

To replace the rear axle upper Control Arm lift and raise the vehicle and take off tire and wheel assembly. Remove Wheel Speed Sensor electrical connector and electronic suspension control sensor link. With the help of the j-42188-b (Ball Joint Separator), separate the suspension knuckle from the beefy upper Control Arm. First, support the lower Control Arm with a jack stand, and also loosen the upper ball joint stud nut without removing it and also remove the bolts retaining the upper Control Arm to the frame before you take out the upper Control Arm from the vehicle. For installation, replace the upper Control Arm back into the vehicle, mount the upper Control Arm mounting bolts to the frame and tighten them to 110 nm (81 lb ft). Install the suspension knuckle upper ball joint stud into the upper Control Arm with the use of an allen wrench to eliminate some spinning while torquing the ball joint stud nut to 30 nm (22 lb ft) without forgetting the 195 degrees. Use the freewheel bolt to remove the input shaft cover. After removing the input shaft cover, locate the speedometer and throttle cable and remove them from the transmission. The/check visual indicates that the same model transmission, used in multiple bmw models, uses the same diameter as the md5 model. After taking the jack stand away from the lower Control Arm, reinstall the tire and wheel assembly, lower the car and the rear wheel alignment.

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Cadillac XLR Lower Control Arm, Passenger Side Part Number: 20799882
$277.26 MSRP: $440.20
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- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Suspension Control Arm Assembly.
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 10339918, 15878396, 15926340
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR | Base, Platinum, V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac XLR Lower Control Arm, Driver Side Part Number: 20799881
$277.92 MSRP: $441.27
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- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Suspension Control Arm Assembly.
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 15878395, 10339919, 15926341
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR | Base, Platinum, V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac XLR Lower Control Arm, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 20799880
$211.12 MSRP: $335.19
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- Other Name: Arm, Rear Axle Control Arm; Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm Assembly; Control Arm
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 15926334, 25949987, 10339917, 15926336
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR | Base, Platinum, V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac XLR Upper Control Arm, Passenger Side Part Number: 10356431
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- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Upper & Lower Control; Suspension Control Arm; Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR | Base, Platinum, V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac XLR Upper Control Arm, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 10308991
$129.32 MSRP: $220.17
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- Other Name: Arm, Rear Axle Control Arm; Control Arm
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 10436130
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR | Base, Platinum, V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac XLR Lower Control Arm, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 20799879
$211.12 MSRP: $335.19
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Rear Axle Control Arm; Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm Assembly; Control Arm
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 15926333, 10339916, 15926335, 25949986
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR | Base, Platinum, V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac XLR Upper Control Arm, Driver Side Part Number: 10356433
$226.34 MSRP: $385.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Upper & Lower Control; Suspension Control Arm; Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR | Base, Platinum, V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac XLR Upper Control Arm, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 10308992
$139.92 MSRP: $220.17
You Save: $80.25 (37%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Rear Axle Control Arm; Control Arm
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 10436131
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR | Base, Platinum, V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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Cadillac XLR Control Arm is an important part to show brand reliability and performance of the Cadillac car. control arm connects between the frame of the Cadillac XLR and its wheel and helps the suspension system to move to offer cushioning to wheel at different surfaces. This flexibility is well suited for Cadillac XLR automobiles because it preserves a proper wheel alignment and balance thus improving on efficiency and safety. For the Control Arm together with other suspension parts like tie rods, XLR models from 2003 to 2009 are compatible, the Control Arm is made from advanced materials to have increased durability and lighter stamped steel instead of cast iron or aluminum. Featuring performance pr high-quality bushings and ball joint, Cadillac XLR Control Arm also boasts connection to frame and wheel assemblies. If one wishes to go further with the control arm then performance variants can be found with stronger components such as DOM tubular steel. That too is dealt with in the Cadillac XLR itself as the car is designed with features like an electrically folding roof and Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension, besides the Control Arm contributing to a very comfortable ride. The Cadillac XLR Control Arm is therefore very distinctive in its design and engineering and thus able to offer the consumers comfort in addition to performance and hence extending the Cadillac XLR brand reputation as the ultimate luxury roadster.

Cadillac XLR Control Arm Parts and Q&A

Upper Control Arm, Rear Passenger Side
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Q: How to replace the rear axle upper control arm on Cadillac XLR?
A:
To replace the rear axle upper Control Arm lift and raise the vehicle and take off tire and wheel assembly. Remove Wheel Speed Sensor electrical connector and electronic suspension control sensor link. With the help of the j-42188-b (Ball Joint Separator), separate the suspension knuckle from the beefy upper Control Arm. First, support the lower Control Arm with a jack stand, and also loosen the upper ball joint stud nut without removing it and also remove the bolts retaining the upper Control Arm to the frame before you take out the upper Control Arm from the vehicle. For installation, replace the upper Control Arm back into the vehicle, mount the upper Control Arm mounting bolts to the frame and tighten them to 110 nm (81 lb ft). Install the suspension knuckle upper ball joint stud into the upper Control Arm with the use of an allen wrench to eliminate some spinning while torquing the ball joint stud nut to 30 nm (22 lb ft) without forgetting the 195 degrees. Use the freewheel bolt to remove the input shaft cover. After removing the input shaft cover, locate the speedometer and throttle cable and remove them from the transmission. The/check visual indicates that the same model transmission, used in multiple bmw models, uses the same diameter as the md5 model. After taking the jack stand away from the lower Control Arm, reinstall the tire and wheel assembly, lower the car and the rear wheel alignment.