How to replace the upper control arm and ensure proper installation on Oldsmobile Cutlass?

Raise the front end of the vehicle and lower the control arm onto a jack for support, then remove the wheel. Separate the upper control arm ball stud and remove the two nuts securing the control arm shaft to the frame bracket, ensuring to tape together the shims for reinstallation in the same position. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove the upper control arm attaching bolts for clearance; gently tap the bolt downwards with a brass drift, pry it upwards with a suitable box wrench, and then use a pry bar and block of wood to remove the bolts from the frame. After removing the upper control arm, inspect the control arm pivot bushings; if they are worn, replacement is best handled by a GM dealer, but if you proceed, use a long bolt and suitable tubular spacers for removal and installation. When installing, loosen the end shaft retainer bolts or nuts, position the new control arm attaching bolts loosely in the frame, and install the control arm cross-shaft on the attaching bolts. Use a normal free-running nut to tighten the serrated bolts onto their seats, then remove the free-running nuts and fit the regular locknuts once the splined bolts are seated. Install the shims in their original positions and torque-tighten the nuts, starting with the thinner shim pack nut for improved clamping force and torque retention. Install the ball stud through the knuckle, torque-tighten the nut, further tighten to align the cotter pin holes, and fit a new cotter pin. Finally, fit the wheel and lower the vehicle to the floor, then torque-tighten the shaft retainer bolts or nuts.

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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm Part Number: 15578815
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Lower Control; Control Arm
- Position: Lower
- Replaced by: 12472995
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Driver Side Part Number: 10114743
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Lower Control; Control Arm
- Position: Lower Driver Side
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Supreme | 1988-1989 | Base, Classic, Classic Brougham, Indy 500 Pace Car, International, SL | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm Part Number: 15091491
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Lower
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 2002-2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Upper Control Arm, Rear Part Number: 15069837
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Rear Axle Upper Control; Control Arm; Arm, Rear Axle Control Arm
- Position: Rear Upper
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 2002-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Driver Side Part Number: 15777767
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Suspension Control Arm Assembly.
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 15018807
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 1996-2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Rear Part Number: 15069840
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Rear Axle Control Arm; Control Arm
- Position: Rear
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 2002-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Passenger Side Part Number: 15003924
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Suspension Control Arm Assembly.
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 12470310, 12383464
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 1996-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Upper Control Arm, Rear Part Number: 15069838
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Rear Axle Upper Control; Control Arm; Arm, Rear Axle Control Arm
- Position: Rear Upper
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 2002-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Control Arm, Passenger Side Part Number: 14083562
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Upper & Lower Control; Lower Control Arm Assembly; Crankshaft
- Position: Passenger Side
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Supreme | 1984 | Base, Brougham | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Control Arm, Driver Side Part Number: 10249747
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Upper & Lower Control; Lower Control Arm; Arm, Steering Knuckle Lower Control
- Position: Driver Side
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Supreme | 1994 | Base, S | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Control Arm, Passenger Side Part Number: 10249748
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Upper & Lower Control; Lower Control Arm; Arm, Steering Knuckle Lower Control
- Position: Passenger Side
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Supreme | 1994 | Base, S | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Driver Side Part Number: 15293530
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Suspension Control Arm Assembly.
- Position: Driver Side
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 2001-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Driver Side Part Number: 15777766
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Suspension Control Arm Assembly.
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 12388446, 15018806, 12472994
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 1996-2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Passenger Side Part Number: 15293529
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Suspension Control Arm Assembly.
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 15056334, 15083716
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 2001-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Passenger Side Part Number: 15293527
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Suspension Control Arm Assembly.
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 12472974, 15010340, 15083714
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 2002-2004, 2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Driver Side Part Number: 15293528
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Suspension Control Arm Assembly.
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 12472973, 15010339, 15083715
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 2002-2004, 2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Passenger Side Part Number: 19133554
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Suspension Control Arm Assembly.
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 89060577
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 2002-2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm Part Number: 15988034
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Upper & Lower Control; Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 15594134, 12548332
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 1996-2001 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Driver Side Part Number: 12546749
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm, Steering Knuckle Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Suspension Control Arm Assembly.; Arm Kit, Steering Knuckle Upper & Lower Control
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 15705325
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 1991-1994 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Lower Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 12546750
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Kit, Front Lower Control (Right-Hand); Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Arm Kit, Steering Knuckle Upper & Lower Control
- Position: Front Lower Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 15705326
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 1991-1994 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS

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Oldsmobile Control Arm helps to maintain the position of wheels and makes the car balanced across the bumps. Oldsmobile made its mark with the Curved Dash, an early mass-producing hit that demonstrated that clever engineering would remain affordable to the everyday family. Oldsmobile later abandoned the concept of having a physical clutch pedal with Hydra-Matic automatics, replacing the gritty gear shifts with an easier and more comfortable acceleration and feel of driving. Cabin quiet, stronger engines and shorter long highways seemed shorter as Oldsmobile pursued decade after decade. Shoppers liked quality kick-starts on cold mornings, sound bodywork that tossed off gravel roads, style that was updated frequently to keep it fresh. The long run position of the brand within General Motors implied common research budgets and therefore safety improvement and better materials were provided quicker than many competitors had. Throughout the range, the Control Arm connects chassis and hub using forged or cast components that allow the suspension to move in a vertical direction while maintaining toe and caster angles constant whenever a pothole is struck suddenly or when a hard corner is taken. Replacing stamped steel with aluminum edged unsprung weight, thus making each Control Arm contribute to tires following the asphalt at a faster rate and enhancing the steering action. Performance versions have beefier bushings and increased stress limits that enable the Control Arm to survive aggressive acceleration forces without bending to cause blurred driver feedback.

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Q: How to replace the upper control arm and ensure proper installation on Oldsmobile Cutlass?
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Raise the front end of the vehicle and lower the control arm onto a jack for support, then remove the wheel. Separate the upper control arm ball stud and remove the two nuts securing the control arm shaft to the frame bracket, ensuring to tape together the shims for reinstallation in the same position. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove the upper control arm attaching bolts for clearance; gently tap the bolt downwards with a brass drift, pry it upwards with a suitable box wrench, and then use a pry bar and block of wood to remove the bolts from the frame. After removing the upper control arm, inspect the control arm pivot bushings; if they are worn, replacement is best handled by a GM dealer, but if you proceed, use a long bolt and suitable tubular spacers for removal and installation. When installing, loosen the end shaft retainer bolts or nuts, position the new control arm attaching bolts loosely in the frame, and install the control arm cross-shaft on the attaching bolts. Use a normal free-running nut to tighten the serrated bolts onto their seats, then remove the free-running nuts and fit the regular locknuts once the splined bolts are seated. Install the shims in their original positions and torque-tighten the nuts, starting with the thinner shim pack nut for improved clamping force and torque retention. Install the ball stud through the knuckle, torque-tighten the nut, further tighten to align the cotter pin holes, and fit a new cotter pin. Finally, fit the wheel and lower the vehicle to the floor, then torque-tighten the shaft retainer bolts or nuts.