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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