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): /watch/ITM2BOc_O9E_2
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
Ball Joints: http://amzn.to/2qEOOhc
How to check your ball joints to see if they are bad: /watch/kyg8E7nVb26V8
In-Depth Version: /watch/wxlnhSAbtzZbn
Upper Control Arm Replacement: /watch/UhW_eQxOb7vO_
How To Press a Ball Joint: /watch/wzIt4MLgN73gt
How to Change a Wheel Bearing: /watch/sqCELAQ-sPB-E
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
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@jonerikgreene11756 years agoDid lower ball joints, both inner and outer tie rods, and upper control arms today.... it’s a lot easier to watch the videos than do the work! I couldn’t have done it with the confidence I had (which got me through some rough patches) if not for your videos. So, again, a BIG THANK YOU. ...16
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@JohnnyGutierrez-um6ntlast monthIt’s so crazy he has like 25 likes on this I swear this is the best video I seen all damb year on a very complicated repair he simplifies so well ❤❤❤ 1
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@takeadayofff8 years ago turn the C-clamp upside down to install it easier. Remeber, it's a system with 2 opposing pressure points, so the force upon them is identical no matter which way the C-clamp is pointed. the sharp edge of the snapring should be pointed down so if the press fitting looses tension from extreme use, the snap ring will bind in the groove and help prevent separation. tap around the snapring with a flat blade punch and a small hammer to make absolutely sure it is fully seated in the groove. Probably best to install the grease zerk last so u don't damage it during CV/knuckle maneuvering. ...41
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@leorahim62684 years agoLearned so much from Chris's channel. Defiantly the best instructor on You Tube. 11
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@chrismartin90846 months agoMan I am so glad I found your channel I literally knew nothing about cars or how to fix them but the way you break stuff down it makes it sound simple enough for average people with no proper training to do it themselves and save hundreds if not thousands. I recently just changed a tie rod and ball joint on my 2017 Nissan rogue all from your videos! ...1
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@CaseyChambliss8 years agoYour videos are so useful! Thank you!! Your attention to detail, editing, clear sound and shots are appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to edit these and making them high quality. Bonus points for showing how to do this with hand tools and stuff you can borrow from a parts store. ...10
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@dirtydan90325 years agoI love how you do everything with hand tools!! Great videos man keep it up 4
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@patricklogston40314 years agoI appreciate you taking the time to do these videos! Really helps me keep my 99 Suburban maintained and running good and safe for my family! Thank you sir! 1
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@cassiusclaynyc10 years agofirst video of yours I've seen and I am very impressed with not only your knowledge but the perfect clarity that you explain in. Not everyone can do this! I've been to 2 years of Automotive vocational school and was a light wheel mechanic in the Army. I learned a ton of new stuff. Keep em coming bro. Much appreciated. ...23
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@chrisfix10 years ago+Brian Ramuno, I cannot reply to your comment for some reason but I hope you see this. I dont know what springs you need to compress. You are not taking the control arm off, you are just moving the knuckle out of the way. I will have a new video next Thursday working on another car to show you the similarities and difference in removing the ball joint and pressing in a new one. If you watch the video, that is what you need to do to press out a ball joint. ...25
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@waterboy89999 years agoGreat video sir, no crap, and no music, thanks. 6
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@bradforddrake86332 years agoFabulous video! Now I have the confidence to "do-it-yourself" and save big $$$! Thank you Chris! 2
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@haroldbaptiste474910 years agoGreat job. Keep up with those vids been learning alot and taking the time and patients to do it myself. 21
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@kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy7 years agoBest video I've seen on the subject. The lighting, camera angles, and direct narrative explanation are excellent. Thank you for taking the time to post.
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@bhumane86423 years agoThe amount of time you spend on everything. Including editing blows my mind. Thank you for your videos, you do an excellent job teaching. Not too fast not too slow!
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@rochelleanderson8827 years agoOmg I'm so beyond excited to have found this from you! All four upper and lower ball joints are bad in my SUV and I have been told that'll be well over a grand maybe even a couple grand fix. I was looking all over the Internet for info on how to do this at home and came up pretty much empty handed. All your videos are so detailed and easy to follow even for people who have no car knowledge. I feel confident I can order the parts and do this. Thanks so much! Btw I can't believe you haven't found sponsorship. Someone should pick you up soon. ...9
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@imjabroni16 years agoThanks for the info in your videos, and for the CONFIDENCE to attempt this job. I did both upper ball joints, sway bar end links and tie rod ends on my '06 Ram 1500. The satisfaction of doing it myself makes the hundreds of dollars I saved worth even more to me. ...3
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@Howtosurviveamerica8 years agoAll of those steps for one ball joint? No wonder why they charge you a lot to repair!I'm glad you showed me cause as much work as it is, it'll save me money.Thank you!
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@goonitunezperformance31552 years agoI find it crazy that i watched this channel for years and now i own a 04 Ford Edge which is basically identical to his truck💯😂
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@philipadcock35082 months ago@chrisfix 9 years ago bro. 9 years.. I hope YouTube has paid you well. You made a smart decision making these videos as a young guy. I’ve been watching for a while now.
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@chrisfix10 years agoWV591 I get my torque specs from my service manual. But you can also just google your car year, make and model and what part you are looking for. And finally, your parts store should know the correct specs as well! 16
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@andrewhoskinson14877 years agoWell that's one of the best instructions video I've come across yet! No B.S no music just great direction. Good on you
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@RESTORATIONRESCUE4 years agoThis is an awesome video. I am just seeing this and it is awesome to see how far you have come to where you are now. Plus it makes me feel better that you started with the same type of tools as I have now and gives me things to look forward to. ...1
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@editrento15 years agoGreat videos. Bravo on editing and plain speak tutorials 👏. It’s nice to see some one who knows what their doing.
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@WV59110 years agowhere did you get the list of torque for this project? THX 8
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@dustingriffith74157 years agoChris Fix is a great YouTube instructor. His voice is so soothing and makes me feel like I can accomplish any auto repair I need. Plus you never see his face, which gives him a certain allure.
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@davebonnie410 years agoHello Chris, I'm done. First one took 3 hours, second one was 55 minutes. The solution I used for the stuck tapered ball joint was an old gear puller, penetrating oil, and two 5 second blasts of electronic parts cleaner and lube,(much like Freon,gets real cold). Waited about two minutes and it popped out on its own. Just got it all aligned and tires rotated. Thanks again for the great! video.Your camera work, editing,and syntax really pull it all together, You saved me a boat load of funds. Dave ...
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@dariushfarhand48728 years agoThis is fantastic and thank you for all the work you do to educate people and all the tips!
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@johnralston58185 years ago... Thanks Chris.. i know i can count on a video from you to refresh my old 73 y.o. mind on car maintenance. ( ... been a while tween ball joint replacement ; )... so Thanks Again & i'll see ya down the road. 2
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@resellerrunner51494 years agoThanks for making these videos Chris! I have more knowledge AND confidence to replace my lower ball joints on my 98 S10 now.
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@codyq098710 years agoNow I am a big fan of your video. 1> you detail all the steps 2> you show where the tool is come from 3> you indicate safty issues 4> you use simply tool. Great show. Thank you
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@riley63310 years agoHats off to you ChrisFix!!! I like referring to your videos all the time, You go thru these videos step-by-step for the ordinary people who doesn't have all of the special tools on hand. You are down to earth my man. Thanks again... ...1
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@toxic1venom5 years agoYou're the best sir. I just purchased a ball joint press through your amazon link. I hope you get a little kickback or something from it to help support your channel. Keep up the great work. From Arkansas
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@scottketchum22246 years agoThank you Chris Fix, your demonstration helped me change my lower ball joint. I'm a diy guy and I've never changed one before and your video saved me a lot of $$$$ 🤣thanks again.
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@Cos1276 years agoThanks for all your videos ChrisFix! I was able to change out the lower ball joints on my 2007 Ford Ranger because of the help from this video. You Da Man!
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@MrGeno19519 years agoThis video has renewed my mechanical instinct and confidence. Thank you, ChrisFix: you are an exceptionally gifted teacher. 1
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@keyg3n_2 years agocv axle blew out on the cr-v, figured id replace the lower ball joint as well so this video comes in handy bro! thanks for all the great content thru the years
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@alexjones81419 years agoThank you! Please continue doing these types of videos.
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@Pendaws7 years agoYou sure do explain things well. There are many people who find it difficult to understand workshop manuals and your videos are very useful. It's a pity in Australia, you can't rent that removing tool for free. :( 1
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@ng140010 months agoI know very little about vehicle repair/maintenance but I somehow ended up here after typing "how do ignition coils work" in the search bar. Awesome, video mate!! Very clear and concise for rookies like me. I just subscribed and will work through your videos in the coming weeks. Cheers for all the work you put into your videos. ...
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@therealchayd7 years agoGreat and very informative video, thanks! One small thing; when loosening the hub nut, to avoid possibility of wheel bearing damage, it's a good idea to partially lift the car so you've still some friction to counter undoing the nut, but most of the load isn't on the bearing. This was from a VAG workshop manual. Don't know if it applies to other manufacturers. Just something to be aware of. I think it also may only apply to non-driven stub-axle types, don't remember 100%. ...
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@JUKE179r7 years agoThanks for this in-depth video! I'm going to tackle mine this weekend on my 2001 Land Rover Discovery. Cheers mate!
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@inaznmismail20713 years agoJust awesome .... Thanks man for all the valuable information and techniques you provides in your clips...you give the confidence for the average guy to take care of his vehicle. May Allah bless you more.
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@davidtoro3766 years agoAll I have to say is: just great!!!!!! Keep the wonderful job you perform.
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@ernestoramoscruz734 years agoI really like the way you explain every step of the process...you are a natural teacher...keep going...👍👍👍
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@Cys627 years agoenjoy all your videos... your explanations are very easy to understand and especially you are so energized in giving the explanation....
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@eldinpeterson37602 years agojust came across this you did a great job explaining what to do, hope you helped out people who need a little help .
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@jaykay68972 years agoExcellent video!!!! Clear concise, excellent videography and editing along with to the point commentary instructions with no ums and ahhhs and wasted unnecessary silent gaps. Super well rehearsed and scripted. Well done!!! 1
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@riclacrl10 years agoThis video was very helpful for me. I am also planning on replacing all four of my ball joints on my avalanche. Thank you for posting. 1
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@HeavyInHawaii8 months agoThe ball joint press can be used screw side up to press the new ball joints in so you can use an impact drill on it. Great video, I have loved all of your content over the years.
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@rsscarr8 years agoGod you are informative. You really need your own show or something. You are very good at making things out as simply as possible. Keep up the awesome work man 2
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@mariannerollins61443 years agoWoman also appreciate your videos because we google stuff that mechanics say our vehicles need fixin. This way we have a good idea what they are talking about. Thnkyou
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@samenta19723 years agoI needed to change a ball joint and as always Chris is the man!!!
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@8BloodyKnuckles7 years agoZzzooom zzoom! Love the sound effects man. Lol. You truly have the best how to videos and it’s awesome that you use basic tools to show that you don’t need a $500 impact and such. Thank you for all you do man. As a father of 5 money is scarce so I appreciate seeing that I can do this with what I have ...
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@jackrpool8 years agoTo the point and super clear, thanks for posting this tutorial. Can't wait to tackle this with confidence. Cheers
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@jeffstone260110 years agoexcelente miro cada detalle y escucho cada sonido son muy buenos tus videos.. estas ultimas semanas he aprendido mucho con sus video lo que no aprendí nunca en la universidad.........gracias desde Colombia 2
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@reznha5 years agoperfect as always chris, nice job. i will do it tomorrow thanks for your video
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@MTL514rosemontrep9 years agoChris I love all your videos man! You're a truly great teacher, I just want to say thanks for sharing!
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@greenlungz10 years agoHonestly man, you did just as great of a job on the video as you did on the tutorial. You speak clearly and loud enough, there's no background noise, and it's very thorough. Very nice man, very nice!
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@cosmomccaulley74138 years agohey Chris just want to let you know out of all the videos how to work on your vehicle yours is the best I've seen yet keep it up peace out
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@brad88954 years agoThe paper towel trick on the socket was awesome man thank you
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@pave5056769 years agoChris, fantastic video. After watching I feel very confident on doing the job myself. Not only are you very thorough, you offer great tips. Keep up the great camera work and thanks for the video.
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@shaneluthy30414 years agoThe only thing that's changed in the last 6 years is the pace and tone in which ChrisFix talks. The quality is still 10/10, even for the early stuff like this. Doing it right the first time, every time.
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@jimbola777 years agothank you chris you are an excellent DIY mechanic saved me a lot of money!!!!!
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@treydawgtrey2 years agoAn actual thorough, easy to follow guide
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@liraziyad58067 years agoChrisFix! I am soo mad at you! You make is all look so darn easy all the time! I am sitting here breaking my finger nails, getting my hair snagged and yanked out and fighting stupid bolts that NEVER want to come out! Pulling out my Oxy torch to loosen stuff and rolling around in the dirt... That being said, I thank you for taking the time to make your videos so fast and to the point so that when I get stuck, I can fix it myself! Thanks for your videos... ...
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@depcompanama45677 years agoExcellent video, greetings from Panama. Best online instructor
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@S.Torres1664 years agoYo no voy a decir mucho, excelente video. Respetando las especificaciones de los torques. Bendiciones amigo. 🙏 1
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@barryc.7687 years agoGreat job on this Video..getting ready to do my H3 Hummer... garage wants $325...to do this...includes Ball joint and Alignment. But not paying this outrageous price, your vid decided this for me ;) Thanks for this in depth vid my man..you are a God send. ...
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@yoguttier33243 years agoYou Sr make look so easy. You give me the confidence that I can do this job on my 95 4runner but then when I look underneat my rig I see it's not easy. One of these days I'll get to it.
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@malan8282 years agoI love how you show us how to clean before we work to.
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@lenchast9 years agoOne of the best and most informative videos I have ever watched. Always keep safety in mind and continue your good work.
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@zechthompson76884 years agoIt’s a damn good thing your Mazda is basically the same thing as my 99 Ford Ranger! This will pretty much give me the exact specs I need to do the job. Thank you Chris! 1
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@delbertgrady16616 years agoGreat video, and the paper towel trick was awesom!.
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@OldTimeReligion16114 years agoWhat clear, concise instructions! I have just subscribed and will recommend to friends! Thanks so much! 1
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My cousin had the tools, including the press, for me to do this.
Thanks for taking the time to make this. 82
Good job buddy!
the sharp edge of the snapring should be pointed down so if the press fitting looses tension from extreme use, the snap ring will bind in the groove and help prevent separation.
tap around the snapring with a flat blade punch and a small hammer to make absolutely sure it is fully seated in the groove.
Probably best to install the grease zerk last so u don't damage it during CV/knuckle maneuvering. ... 41
Unreal work, thanks Chris 3
Thank you for taking the time to post.
Btw I can't believe you haven't found sponsorship. Someone should pick you up soon. ... 9
THX 8
and two 5 second blasts of electronic parts cleaner and lube,(much like Freon,gets real cold). Waited about two minutes and it popped out on its own. Just got it all aligned and tires rotated. Thanks again for the great! video.Your camera work, editing,and syntax really pull it all together, You saved me a boat load of funds. Dave ...
Thanks man for all the valuable information and techniques you provides in your clips...you give the confidence for the average guy to take care of his vehicle.
May Allah bless you more.
Thnkyou