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): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9O_cOB2MTI
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: 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 Wheel Bearing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPs-QALECqs
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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