How to replace the lower ball joint on a Chevy truck?
1. Remove the lower ball joint using tools J-9519-10 and J-23454-1, and sleeve J23454-4 or equivalent. If tool J-23454-4 is not available a suitable tool can be fabricated from 2 – 3/8″ O.D. steel tubing with a minimum of 2 – 1/16″ I.D., cut 2 – 1/2″ long. 2.
How do you replace ball joint on McPherson strut?
Leave the castellated nut in place, just a few turns in to keep it in a safe place. If you’re working on a McPherson strut suspension remove the “pinch bolt” that clamps the ball joint stud. Pop loose the ball joint.
How can I check the ball joint on my front suspension?
If your front suspension uses MacPherson struts, look for a wear indicator, which is usually a grease fitting. Grasp the fitting and try to wiggle it. If the fitting moves around inside the housing, you’ll need to replace the ball joint. Jack up the car on the front cross-member.
When to change the front axle ball joint?
Front axle ball joint adjustment is generally necessary only when there is excessive play in steering, irregular wear on tires, or persistent loosening of the tie rod is observed. 1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist then place jack stands just inside of the front springs.
How to replace lower ball joint on Chevy Silverado?
This video outlines the complete process of removal and replacement of the upper control arm and lower ball joint on a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4X4 with torsion bar front suspension. The process is similar on many GM trucks and includes tips and tricks to help make the job easy and do it right. The entire process was unedited for time.
What’s the front ball joint on a 2005 Jeep?
I am working on a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo AWD that snapped the lug studs while driving and then subsequently destroyed the front ball joint. I have the new ball joint, and it looks to be a press in, but i cant tell if it presses out from the top of the A-arm or the bottom.
How do you know if ball joints need to be replaced?
Inspect the ball joints to make sure they need to be replaced. Figure out if your vehicle’s got a strut-style suspension or a control arm, then check the ball joint by either jacking up the control arm near the ball joint to check for wheel play, or by jacking up the car and using a pry-bar to check for wheel play in a strut-style suspension.
Leave the castellated nut in place, just a few turns in to keep it in a safe place. If you’re working on a McPherson strut suspension remove the “pinch bolt” that clamps the ball joint stud. Pop loose the ball joint.