Change lower ball joints on a 96 gmC 4 by 4
The ball joints can be replaced by removing the wheel. Remove the rotor and brakes. Pound the old ball joint out. Insert the new ball joint with a ball joint compressor.
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big job if your not mechanical.if ya are go and get a haynes manual of your truck.it will giude you through the steps
Ball joint hub? Mabe we're not speaking the same language.
You have to run the ball joints through the defibulator.
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please answer my question on how to replace ball joints 2007 ford sport track?
i'm a certified ford technician, it takes me about 3 hours in my shop but I have a lift and the right tools... it could take much much longer without good tools or a lift
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This is a general procedure checklist for removing most balljoints on 4x4's. - Remove wheel - remove brakes/caliper/rotor - remove wheel bearing/hub assy/4x4 assy (some assy's don't need removing to replace ball joints, if able to get to joint) - need press to remove joints or a hammer, chisel and lot's of elbow grease. Usually torches make it easier. Or remove the spindle and take to a bench press to remove the ball joints. Most places I know do this. - installation is the reverse Ball joints on 4x4's are typically a job that cost's lot's and for good reason. The joints can be a real treat getting out. Good luck.
depends on who doing the work and is it 4x4 ; yourself ,parts $90-$120 per ball joint + tool rental (ball joint extractor), and if it 4x4 around $150 for the new seals. 8-12 hrs depends on how much it is siezed