Author: ChrisFix

How to check ball joints and ball joint noise. Learn how to diagnose a bad ball joint for both an upper and lower control arm. I also quickly show you how to tell if it is a bad tie rod, bushings, or a bad bearing just in case your ball joint is not bad. A bad ball joint will make noise which is the first symptom of knowing it’s bad. How to Replace a Ball Joint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9O_cOB2MTI Cutaway of a Ball Joint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04DJ1R5cSy4 How to Tell if your Tie Rod is BAD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brI2feYiEi8 **If the video was helpful, remember to…

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…

Ball joint press. Learn how to press a lower ball joint by using a ball joint press. I show you in depth how to press out a bad ball joint and press in a new ball joint. I go through what adapters to use, how to use them, how to properly press the ball joint in and out without damaging it, and give you tips and tricks along the way. Ball Joint Press I used: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028QGT7W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0028QGT7W&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=QRXHAVE4ODFQXOWN Quality/Inexpensive Ball Joints: http://amzn.to/1X4yBJh How to change a ball joint (all of the steps): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZztbAShnlxw Cutaway of a ball joint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04DJ1R5cSy4 How to tell…

Universal joint replacement and U joint noise. Learn how to tell if your u joints are bad and how to replace u joints in this in-depth, how-to video that covers every aspect of u joint replacement! I show you the three symptoms of a bad u-joint, how to remove the driveshaft, and how to replace the universal joint with a press and a hammer. Again, thanks Advance Auto Parts for providing all of those universal joints so I could make the video! Here is what I used: High Strength U-Joints: https://goo.gl/u7YFKD U-Joint Press: https://goo.gl/tvBZ92 U-Joint Grease: https://goo.gl/XWrKYu Grease Gun: https://goo.gl/nfmph6…

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. Press out a Ball Joint (In-depth): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZztbAShnlxw Here is where to get the ball joint press: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028QGT7W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0028QGT7W&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=55OXJOHOJHN44FAS Torque Wrench I use: http://amzn.to/1N65Maz Socket Set I use: http://amzn.to/1BlL0Tj 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…