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How to Replace a Lower Ball Joint (short, quick version)
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This quick tutorial shows how to replace a lower ball joint in a Mazda B3000 by pressing out the old joint and installing a new one. ChrisFix walks through the process for someone comfortable with basic suspension work, including torque specs for the 2001 model.
Key steps
- Remove the axle nut and disconnect the brakes/suspension components.
- Use a press to remove the snap ring and extract the old lower ball joint.
- Install the new ball joint by pressing it into place.
- Reattach the suspension, torque the castle nut to 83–113 ft-lbs.
- Reinstall brakes and grease the new ball joint before retightening the axle nut.
Questions & answers
What tools are needed?
A ball joint press, torque wrench, socket set, and the new ball joint.
Are the torque specs applicable to other vehicles?
No, these specs are for the 2001 Mazda B3000—check your service manual for other models.
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Description from the creator
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): youtube.com/watch?v=ZztbAShnlxw
Ball Joint Press: amzlink.to/az03zomVrj8E8
Torque Wrench: amzlink.to/az02aFYApcVzo
Socket Set: amzlink.to/az00dtiFNCjxO
Ball Joints: amzlink.to/az0A5gm2XDwRY
How to check your ball joints to see if they are bad: youtube.com/watch?v=62bVn7E8gyk
In-Depth Version: youtube.com/watch?v=ZztbAShnlxw
Upper Control Arm Replacement: youtube.com/watch?v=v7bOxQe_WhU
How To Press a Ball Joint: youtube.com/watch?v=37NgLM4tIzw
How to Change a Wheel Bearing: 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
Link to the part:
autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Moog/Ball_Joint/MOK8…
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0:00 Intro
0:11 Tools/parts needed
0:35 Remove axle nut
1:42 Remove brakes/suspension
3:09 Remove snap ring
3:25 Remove lower ball joint
3:55 Install new ball joint
5:03 Reinstall suspension
6:31 Torque castle nut
7:14 Reinstall brakes
7:56 Grease new ball joint
8:04 Torque axle nut
8:53 Outro
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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.
Press out a Ball Joint (In-depth): youtube.com/watch?v=ZztbAShnlxw
Ball Joint Press: amzlink.to/az03zomVrj8E8
Torque Wrench: amzlink.to/az02aFYApcVzo
Socket Set: amzlink.to/az00dtiFNCjxO
Ball Joints: amzlink.to/az0A5gm2XDwRY
How to check your ball joints to see if they are bad: youtube.com/watch?v=62bVn7E8gyk
In-Depth Version: youtube.com/watch?v=ZztbAShnlxw
Upper Control Arm Replacement: youtube.com/watch?v=v7bOxQe_WhU
How To Press a Ball Joint: youtube.com/watch?v=37NgLM4tIzw
How to Change a Wheel Bearing: 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
Link to the part:
autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Moog/Ball_Joint/MOK8…
**If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. New videos every Thursday**
0:00 Intro
0:11 Tools/parts needed
0:35 Remove axle nut
1:42 Remove brakes/suspension
3:09 Remove snap ring
3:25 Remove lower ball joint
3:55 Install new ball joint
5:03 Reinstall suspension
6:31 Torque castle nut
7:14 Reinstall brakes
7:56 Grease new ball joint
8:04 Torque axle nut
8:53 Outro
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-Website: ChrisFixed.com
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-YouTube Channel: 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.
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ChrisFix published this 9:27 video tutorial on November 7, 2014. It has been watched 7,791,604 times on YouTube.
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