Im basing this answer off my 97 blazer ls 4wd. Both upper and lower ball joints are bolt on so u will need to remove the bolts and the ball joints should fall right off.
With a ball joint press and removal tool.
you have to take the complete wishbone off to press out ball joint
Seperate steering Knuckle from I-beam and use Ball joint press for removal and Instalition
Remove the tire and wheel from your 1998 Chevrolet blazer. Remove the ball joint nut. Pound the ball joint out with a hammer. Reverse the process to install the new ball joint.
Ball Joint Replacement: I used the rental tool to press out the old ball joint and press in the new one. When pressing out the old ball joint the key is to properly set up the press, tighten the screw on the press, then give the screw a few good solid blows to shock the old ball joint. Once I did this the old ball joint pressed out almost effortlessly. Installation of the new ball joint was a breeze. The only comment is be extremely careful not to damage the axle boot seals. Have wire on hand to tie the spindle assembly and axle for support to prevent damage to the brake hoses and ABS system.
Remove control arm from vehicle. If ball joint is pressed, use ball joint press (or hammer) to remove ball joint. If it is held in by rivits, destroy rivits and remove ball joint. Bushings may be removed and installed with ball joint press; use your head (ie: you can use a socket if there is not a ball joint press adapter that fits control arm bushing, etc.). Install new bushing STRAIGHT! Install all other parts in reverse order of removal. You should get an alignment after finished.
Remove wheel Loosen nut on ball joint stud(s) Hammer or press old ball joint(s) out of control arm (with control arm supported) Properly install new part with ball joint press Install grease fitting and properly tighten new ball joint nut Install new cotter pin Add grease to ball joint and assemble all parts in reverse order of removal
need to use a ball joint press.
Remove the tire and wheel from your 1992 Chevrolet S 10 Blazer. Removing the brake assembly and the brake rotor will give you more room to work. Remove the ball joint nut. Pound the ball joint out with a hammer. Reverse the process to install the new ball joint.
For the lower ball joint, remove the lower control arm and the ball joint seal. Press the ball joint from the control arm. Press the new ball joint into the lower control arm ensuring it is fully seated, install a new seal and the lower control arm.
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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.