GM Lower Ball Joint Removal

Pressing out a lower ball joint from GM control arm.

Chevelle, Nova, Camaro, Firebird, Impala, C10 truck, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet.

[Scott-ijtg]

I just hammered mine out with a 1lb sledge. Took about 3 or 4 hits. Piece of cake. No special tool required for removal, but I did need that to install the new one.

[krispysweekendgarage]

Thanks a lot man I was actually using the tool upside down before I saw this video. Replaced the ball joints on my 93 Corvette no more steering wheel shake!

[raymorgan-xwmp]

@Greg’s Garage: Great video. Popped one ball joint out in just a few minutes. Took longer to set up my pressing tool (which is like yours) than to press that ball joint out.

[realizegamehead]

One of The best ball joint removal video's on YouTube ..#THANKS MAN

[patton]

The best use of “awe shit” I’ve heard in a while

[truezap]

the only one that showed me how to do it

[jeffpolsene]

Interesting video, even if you did use the balljoint press completely backwards. I guess it works. But it would probably have been easier if you used the tool in the correct way. Oh well, nice video either way.

[briankoncyk]

Awesome job! I gotta get one of those. So much easier! Thanks for sharing!

[enriquethegreat]

I wished I watched this before I hammer out mines. Will try it on the other side thanks!

[scottintexas]

Covering may be a little paranoid but it's better than a metal slug to the shin/body!!!

[MrShenron]

This doesn't work very well for a 99-06 2WD sierra/silverados :( they got a wierd ball joint. The Z71 and 4x4 are fine but the 2WD are not unfortunately.

[Mr_TimeMachine_Too]

Any tips for the bushings on the control arms? Removal and replacement. Maybe just a socket and bench vice?

[dustinbowen]

You can do it on the truck with a sledge hammer as easily or possibly easier. Just don't hit your fender!

[EASTLOSFINEST.]

Do I have to repmove the tubular to replace the ball joint?

[suewatson]

Try doing it while it's still on the truck.