How to Replace a Ball Joint (in depth, ultimate guide)

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Replacing a Lower Control Arm Ball Joint. Learn how to replace a lower ball joint by pressing it out of the control arm and pressing the new one back in. To watch the longer, in depth version, click the link below. Replace a ball joint (short, fast version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9O_cOB2MTI Ball Joint Press: https://amzlink.to/az03zomVrj8E8 Torque Wrench: https://amzlink.to/az02aFYApcVzo Socket Set: https://amzlink.to/az00dtiFNCjxO Ball Joints: https://amzlink.to/az0A5gm2XDwRY How to check your ball joints to see if they are bad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62bVn7E8gyk In-Depth Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZztbAShnlxw Upper Control Arm Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7bOxQe_WhU How To Press a Ball Joint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37NgLM4tIzw How to Change a Wheel Bearing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPs-QALECqs Torque Specs are for my 2001 Mazda B3000 (each make and model will have different torque specs so check your service manual for proper torque specs.) -Lower Ball Joint 83-113 ft-lbs and tighten to the next slot for the cotter pin (don't back the nut off) -Upper Control Arm Ball Joint 35-46ft-lbs -Caliper Bracket Bolts 85ft-lbs 0:00 Intro 0:30 Tools 1:17 Remove axle nut 2:31 Remove caliper/suspension 5:51 Remove snap ring 6:36 Remove ball joint 7:47 Install new ball joint 10:14 Reinstall suspension 12:07 Install castle nut 13:19 Reinstall brakes 14:35 Reinstall axle nut 15:39 Outro **If the video was helpful, rem

Published 2014-05-27 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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