How to Replace a Ball Joint (in depth, ultimate guide)

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 Ball Joint Press: https://amzlink.to/az03zomVrj8E8 Torque Wrench: https://amzlink.to/az02aFYApcVzo Socket Set: https://amzlink.to/az00dtiFNCjxO Ball Joints: https://amzlink.to/az0A5gm2XDwRY 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 0:00 Intro 0:30 Tools 1:17 Remove axle nut 2:31 Remove caliper/suspension 5:51 Remove snap ring 6:36 Remove ball joint 7:47 Install new ball joint 10:14 Reinstall suspension 12:07 Install castle nut 13:19 Reinstall brakes 14:35 Reinstall axle nut 15:39 Outro **If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. New videos every Thursday** -As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. -Website: https://www.ChrisFixed.com -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisfix8 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisFixed -Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrisfixit -Subscribe Here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=paintballoo7 -YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChrisFix Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.