about a $1000, but look for a better deal
Pinion yoke. These trucks had a problem with them. Theres plenty of info on forums about it. Theres a replacement thats supposed to fix the factory issue costs about 300$.
you take off the tire and then take off the brake rotor and calipers and the the spendle and need a ball joint remover , rent from auto zone and then press out ball joints and then press in new ball joints and reassymble!
Changing the ball joints on a 1997 Chevy Tahoe typically requires about 3 to 4 hours of labor time, depending on the technician's experience and the specific conditions of the vehicle. This includes time for disassembly of the suspension components, replacing the ball joints, and reassembling everything. Additional time may be needed if there are complications, such as rust or seized components. Always consult a repair manual or a professional for more precise estimates.
Get a manual first. It is a lot of work, requiring a big drill to remove the rivets that hold the ball joints in from the factory. Unless you are a capable mechanic with proper tools and safety knowledge of working with auto front ends, don't attempt it yourself.
Do you need any special tools.
There are several reasons. Two common reasons would be warped brake rotors or a bad ball joint which should be fixed immediatly.
To replace ball joints on a Chevy van, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheels. Next, disconnect the brake caliper and rotor, then unbolt the lower control arm and steering components to access the ball joint. Use a ball joint press to remove the old ball joint and install the new one, ensuring it's properly seated. Finally, reassemble all components, torque the bolts to manufacturer specifications, and replace the wheels before lowering the vehicle.
Just learned this the hard way today after trying to do it myself. The ball joint will not come out until you remove the brake caliper and rotor. Too time consuming for a do it yourselfer in my opinion...I had the shop down the street replace the ball joint for 1.1 hours labor (about $80).
To replace the ball joints on a 1988 Chevy Blazer 4WD, first, safely lift the vehicle and remove the front wheels. Disconnect the brake caliper and rotor, then remove the lower control arm and any necessary components to access the ball joint. Using a ball joint press, remove the old ball joint and install the new one, ensuring it's properly seated. Reassemble the components in reverse order, and don't forget to check the alignment after completing the job.
3 N 1 Oil and 30 weight ball bearings, Gauze pads... It's all ball bearings these days
Remove the tire and wheel from your 1999 Chevy Lumina. Remove the nut on the top of the ball joint. Pound the ball joint out with a hammer. Reverse the process to install the new ball joint.
The 2004 Chevy Malibu ball joints will cost approximately $45 each. Replacing the ball joints will require approximately 3 hours of labor.