Upper Ball Joint Replacement. This video will show you how to replace the Upper Control Arm Ball Joint on a Chevy Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, etc. Replacing a ball joint is fast and easy and can be done with basic hand tools and a ball joint press you can rent for free at your local parts store. This ball joint is pressed but some are bolt on which is even easier.
Tools Used:
35mm Axle Nut Socket: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002O173L2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002O173L2&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=WJKI3QQGOJ55QVO3
Ball Joint Press: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028QGT7W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0028QGT7W&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=T6PNPXYW4KQB5FLS
Torque Wrench I use: http://amzn.to/1N65Maz
Socket Set I use: http://amzn.to/1BlL0Tj
How to Press a Ball Joint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37NgLM4tIzw
How to Tell if a Ball Joint is Bad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62bVn7E8gyk
How to Replace Upper Control Arm (Trailblazer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZGr8Xf2ip8
How to Replace a Ford Upper Control Arm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7bOxQe_WhU
The Part Website: http://www.mevotech.com/product/supreme-chassis-ball-joints
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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.
My upper ball joints are leaking grease do they need to be replaced
Fixin up my tired and broken front suspension on my 97 del sol. This is great!
Just replaced the ball joint on my 1999 mazda mx-5 with ease, thanks to you Chris!
love this guy. detail instruction welcome ME as your new fan chrisfix. lol
I could watch you work on cars all day! (Oh, wait, I already do… ðŸ¤â€Â)
Well Done!
Another great vid thank you.
ChrisFix learned how to time travel and payed $500 for that trailblazer lol
How do you get it out if it starts to go in crooked?
Chris this is the same car you fixed in your restore video!
Only in America are circlips called Snap rings ,
I love how you recycled old footages from the previous video (old upper arm) 🙂
Trying to learn on how to do my own car jobs on my 63 impala i really do appreciate watching your videos something new i learned
Done with the old! In with with the new!
your videos are very helpful they make me think EVEN i can do this lol. question….when replacing both upper and lower is it easier to one or the other first. ??
didn't know cars had "NUTS"
Hi Chris , great video , have binge watched for the last 3 days aha. Just asking if you have done or are going to do a roof lining replacement video? Would really love to learn so I can do my own. Thank you!! From Australia
I will never do it myself but I am religiously watching the video ðŸ¤â€Â🤆😂😂
Chris, your videos are so legit.
You explain everything so clearly. You often explain how and why. You give complete concepts.
You're a great teacher and I hope you are very blessed. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
What was the size socket you use on the balljoint kit to push the balljoint out? And is it the same size socket for the nut on the lower ball joint?
Hey Chris, with all the different kinds of grease tubes available, what grease should a guy actually use to grease ball joints as well as any other chassis component? Thanks for your wealth of knowledge and great presentation!
What happen if we don't change the ball joint?
He was so calm with his old intro
I´m surprised how clear you can teach. Marvelous, flawless!
Excelente!
The poor doggie had to suffer and watch dis XD.
Like si veniste a jalartela.
xxxx
Thank you for posting your videos. My 2003 Honda Accord shakes like crazy whenever it is in Drive but sitting still. I just replaced all the motor and transmission mounts. It never shakes when in Park, but only when the car is in Drive and I am completely stopped… What do you think the issue is?
Oh shoot you're supposed to leave the blue plastic on mevotech parts?? I took it off for my ball joints cause I thought it was just protection for shipping :0
I apologize if this was mentioned in an earlier comment. This is a 4×4 Trailblazer, etc. and there will be no axle nut at all on the 2 wheel drive version, No need to buy the huge socket for those. Had to return one when I replaced my wheel bearing and hub assembly as all the videos showed the 4×4. 😀
Good job Cris new suscriber
Why don’t y’all use ospho on rust , we use it our vehicles we run on the beach in Galveston island,
Want to buy a old busted farm ridden 1951 Ford f1
Chevy lugs in a 6 bolt pattern are typically 140 pounds…
900th comment lol
GOOD JOB CHRIS FIX. U THE MAN
You're the best person who's got great information and learning, thank you very much.
Amazing porfomis ðŸ‘ÂÂ
Bien
i remember the 500 bucks trailblazer 2005
Hi, Chris, my 2005 Honda Accord upper ball joint need to be replaced. In your other video, you said the upper ball joint cannot be replaced. The whole control arm need to be replaced. So in my case, can i just change the upper ball joint or the upper control arm?
Tightening or loosing big nuts, like axle nuts,
needs high torque. Do that by pushing (not pulling) the torque bar, otherwise you might hurt your back bone.
Hey Chris;
I’m a fairly new fan.
I’m glad you’ve done some video working on a trailBlazer as I have an 02 myself.
Has a few too many problems and it’s great to see how easy some are to fix.
Ball joints are one of them.
What about CV joints? My boot on the inner one on the passenger side is ripped. Want to get that taken care of. Also needs to have the key locking mechanism reattached. Only has one key entry. I’d like to see any videos on that and also sun roof diagnostics and repair, and, and,… lol.
Thanks cuz your videos help boost confidence.
Thank you Chris for the tip I have the same trailerblazer and help s
I miss depressed chris. much more relatable. dude a millionaire now he living his best life.
Did he break down somewhere because that’s what it seems like haha
627 don`t like it.. Why ?? Such a straight forward training video, gives me confidence to do my own repairs. Thx for sharing your knowledge Chris