How to Diagnose and Replace a Bad Ball Joint

In this video I will go over symptoms of a bad ball joint like clunking, rattling, popping or squeking but also how you can remove and replace a bad lower or upper ball joint with some hand tools and a ball joint press kit.

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Due to factors beyond the control of Ratchets and Wrenches, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. Ratchets and Wrenches assumes no liability for any property or personal damage that may arise from doing a repair on your vehicle after watching any of my repair video's. Due to factors beyond the control of Ratchets and Wrenches, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Again Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Ratchets and Wrenches.

[colinaglae]

Thanx for going over the symptoms of a bad ball joint like clunking, rattling or squeking !! Very helpful !!

[mr.grillo]

love your videos...they are legit teaching me everything I need to know. and helping me in my new job. wish I could be your apprentice and work hands on

[malcolmnicholls]

Often the hardest part of a job is overcoming problems. Great to see this.

[gotahvcls]

Mr RnW, I quite appreciate your demonstrations. Honestly, your instructing demeanor and clarity are top. Be Well

[ralphlapaix]

Excellent presentation! I am not a Mechanician just to know how it is done. Thank you for your expertise.

[greygoosemafia]

Great video ratchets. on the two control arm systems you need to jack up the lower control arm up and remove load to check ball joints. I wanted to add that. i typically just a pry bar with those type of ball joints in the top with the pinch bolt bolt style. under the balljoint and brace against the frame.

[elk]

ive watched tons of these videos in the past few days and you sir i would like to thank soo much! you earned a new sub

[cH]

FYI, you need to take the load off the ball joints by putting load on the springs. i guarantee that lower ball joint would have had play if you had done this

[mushthepig]

I would never attempt this on my own, but this is a great video. Love the way you explain things.

[lauram.]

So informative! Thank you. I so appreciate having an idea of what is going on when I have repairs done to my car.

[wyattoneable]

Your editing is perfect. Nice recovery on the ball joint going in crooked.

[arosz]

Great video, you are a real
Pro, keep them good videos
Coming. Thanks!

[charlesholt]

Good clear videos & instructions.My 1996 Ford Ranger has 180, 000miles and is in bad need of everything

[DadSkool]

Just wanna say that i like watching your videos. Its only a matter of time that i will be doing most of the jobs you make videos doing. If your there now, i want to change transmision fluid on my renault scenic 03. its front wheel drive and doesnt seem to have a pan like in other videos i have watched. If you havent yet can you make this video. Ill go check now you probly allready dd. Thanks for the effort. My uncle taught me that hammer trick when i had a crash a while back and couldnt remove my bent control arm, i felt a bit dumb afterwards as i spent half a day wondering why it wouldnt come off :)

[getredytagetredy]

Finally. Someone that knows what their doing...

[kyhomegarage]

Very nice explanation great editing of your video. Cheers.

[genericusername]

Thanks for your video. You cover many aspects without sounding overly technical and conceited or not technical enough and too simplistic.

[joem]

Great video. All you need to replace the ball joint. My ball joint on that side is
completely destroyed. Not sure if I will tacked this job just yet. My 2004 Tahoe has
69, 000 miles and passed recent inspection. Will try to patch it ??, and wait until
summer. Thank you.

[jimbola]

excellent job brother thank you for sharing I love all your

[scottouimet]

One thing I liked that helped me was that taking the load of the bearing and checking I had a very bad popping noise coming from the front right. I jacked it up and no popping now it was just the ball joint popping left and right as the wheels went from angled left to right. helped me diagnosis my 01 Quest