2014-2018 Chevy Silverado Lower Ball Joint Replacement How To DIY

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This 2015 Chevy Silverado is getting a new set of lower ball joints.
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@BrockTygart 9 ай бұрын

Best tutorial I've ever seen I wish you made videos for all makes and models because it's so easy to understand and see what your doing. Thanks for the video!!!

@jorgeandresgacharna7461 Ай бұрын

Best Tutorial I've ever seen. Thanks

@josephhalwagy6435 2 жыл бұрын

Man...........You are an excellent mechanic and teacher Thank you for sharing

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph, that means a lot 👊

@bruceforet815 7 ай бұрын

Good video. Thanks for the torque specs.

@mikerayle6103 5 ай бұрын

I've done plenty of ball joints first time on my silverado was just watching incase there was something new I didn't know I needed to know. Glad you threw in torqe specs and for those that didn't know about the 2 different control arms. Good video even if it's boring ball joints.

@kevinjackson6568 Жыл бұрын

Great Job!! I have bad lower ball joints on 2016 Silverado need replacing I feel comfortable doing it now myself.

@anthonyhurth2823 7 ай бұрын

How do you know when they go bad?

@jonnysnipes3123 3 ай бұрын

@@anthonyhurth2823steering wheel starts vibrating like your PlayStation controller lol or your wheels will starts wearing bad if I remember correctly. I don’t do ball joints too often cus they never really went bad on any of my Silverados until 100k

@darianthompson5975 2 ай бұрын

Same. Also this and the oil Pam is the reason I opt for the easier 2wd

@charlesbrush7042 Жыл бұрын

So great. Clear and concise. Thank you.

@HugeNugeAdventures 11 ай бұрын

just changed mine today and followed you step by step. Thanks for the great vid!

@keysersoze3777 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this fantastic tutorial for us that work on our cars on the ground. I have to do this work on my Sierra 2014 with 106Kmi. I had a quote for $600 labor plus $200 in parts. Kinda pricy. So Imma do it myself...🤔

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 5 ай бұрын

You got this 👊. If you have any questions feel free to send them in the comments 👍

@danieljensen2427 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, good work. I'm in the process of getting ready to replace both and struts.

@gonza357mag Жыл бұрын

Hey Robert, great video. I'm doing a 2016 Chevy 4x4 and perfect timing for your video. Thank you for your help.....

@Cartduckmann Жыл бұрын

finally one that’s stamped out lmao they all got snap rings, mine is stamped and i had no idea what to do 😭😭

@user-lh6kc6hk2l 6 ай бұрын

Great job! This helps me so much to see how this is done! Thanks

@alfredoguzman5018 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, really good explanation.

@robcbr91 29 күн бұрын

Great video, thank you! When going to auto zone to rent the tool, definitely ask for the truck adapters for the ball joint presser. without that extra kit you wont be able to get it back in.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 29 күн бұрын

Good reminder! Thanks 👍

@lefordz8075 Жыл бұрын

Great how to video, thank you!

@terrellscaife2411 Жыл бұрын

Nice work I’m looking at getting the MATCO 18100

@lefordz8075 Жыл бұрын

I just went through this process however it didn't go as smooth as I had hoped so heres a heads up for anyone doing this on the stamped steel version control arm. There is an inner lip on the top of the arm ( Hard to explain but you will know what I am talking about as soon as you pop out the factory balljoint ) that makes pressing the new balljoint in perfectly straight a bit of a challenge as its easy to catch an edge of it on the way up which could make getting your snap ring on a problem if it bends the inner edge of the control arm up a little bit. You will also need a few more large balljoint adaptors then he uses here because the balljoint is longer then the cast and aluminum control arm versions and if you have access to an 8" press that would be helpful aswell. One last thing, Moog gives you a grease nipple that goes straight up, throw it away and get yourself a good 90 degree unless you never want to grease your balljoint again.

@burtbaxter6567 9 ай бұрын

I’m getting ready to service the lower ball joints on my 18 Silverado. Everything I can find says that you cannot replace them if you have the stamped steel lower control arm. I find that hard to believe, but I’m having trouble even finding a ball joint that is clearly designated for the stamped control arm

@jameslacombe5211 9 ай бұрын

@burtbaxter6567 The moog part number your looking for for the stamped lower is: K500408

@smittys19daytona 8 ай бұрын

Very well done thanks

@zarajohnson635 Жыл бұрын

Great video Robert

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

@clintivy623 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@thesenewythandlessuck Жыл бұрын

Great video, well explained and nice to see you doing it on the ground ( not on a lift) like most people at home would do. Awesome heads up about those four "tabs" on top of the factor ball joint that have to be bent up. Thanks

@jerranharding8780 2 ай бұрын

My torque specs are impact tight and breaker bar with some heavy love taps from a mini sledgehammer

@ucm7ucm791 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@toenails. Жыл бұрын

Actually I think there are three different control arms. Aluminum, stamped steel and cast version. My 2016 has the cast version. Great video!

@nathanstout1591 4 ай бұрын

great video. what ball joint press kit are you using?

@vaughanhopkins3642 8 ай бұрын

Can I fit the ball joint press in with the upper control arm in or iis that in the way

@buddyrebel_Garcia Жыл бұрын

Is this same platform as the hummer H2?

@naisaephan8486 11 ай бұрын

im looking for the power ball joint but i can not find one that fits my 2018 silverado with cast steel lca where can i find ones that fit? the ones i find have a bigger taper and does not set in all the way into the knuckle

@Palooza008 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Was surprised how easily I was able to remove the ball joint. But had trouble with the install. Mine went in a bit askew and wrecked the ball joint. I tried again and pressed it tight but could not get the snap ring on as it looked like it also got damaged coming up. I suspect it could also be the control arm that is damaged so instead of trying another ball joint I am going to replace the control arm. Any ideas what went wrong on my install? I think the cup size was less than perfect--I have a huge set but couldn't find the idea fit. What else could cause the new ball joint to go in crooked?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 6 ай бұрын

You might not have done anything "wrong". It can be a challenge getting them in strait. Replacing the control arm with the ball joint pre-installed is a good option 👍

@dalemihocik4732 Жыл бұрын

I will be replacing a lower ball joint and CV Axle on a 08 Colorado, which has torsion bars. Will I need to have support under the LCA while doing this? I'm concerned that when the knuckle is removed the LCA will drop and the UCA will raise up to the point I can't get the two arms close enough to get the knuckle back in. I saw you had no problem with the Silverado.

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Жыл бұрын

Yes, you need to support the lower control arm in some way. You can use a jack stand but I prefer using a jack. I feel it gives me more control over the height of the control arm if I need to lower it or raise it for some reason 👍

@darianthompson5975 4 ай бұрын

Did the ball joint come without the boot on it and is it ok to reuse the upper control arm ball joint and tie rod after freeing it? It seems to be loose

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 4 ай бұрын

My ball joint came with the rubber boot in the packaging but unattached. The tie rod and upper ball joint can be reused 👍. Of course if they are worn out then replacing them as well would be the way to go.

@NathanHagel Жыл бұрын

Great video! Question about the brakes. Just did this and now my brakes sort of rumble when pressing the pedal. I did pump them a few times but it still persists. Any advice? Cheers

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Жыл бұрын

I would pull the tire back off and double check everything. Look for areas that could make the noise that you hear.

@GeekDadof3 Жыл бұрын

Curious, you think it would be easier to change the whole lower arm with a preinstalled ball joint?

@boondock6055 Жыл бұрын

Negative

@michaelortiz2557 Жыл бұрын

I have 2017 gmc sierra 1500. Will this work to? The dealership was trying to say i needed to replace the whole control arm

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Жыл бұрын

The lower ball joint can be pressed out like in this video. But the upper ball joint I believe requires the whole control arm to be replaced as a unit.

@coreybrogdon1637 2 жыл бұрын

Would it make sense to change the uppers while you have it all apart? Is it the same procedure?

@danieljensen2427 Жыл бұрын

I'm replacing both, with struts. Replacing top ball joint with the control arm.

@stewie90 Жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a heavy duty ball joint for the lower arm on a 2015 Silverado?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Жыл бұрын

Kryptonite is a great brand for heavy duty suspension parts. kryptoniteproducts.com/

@Jbmc65 Жыл бұрын

When you got ready to put the clamp on the ball joint to press it out was that the right way to just put the shaft on top spinning around or is there a adapter in your kit to put on the ball joint to hold it straight? Just wondering because that kit you have has lotsa adapter pieces and I figured it must have one, Thanks very much for the great video

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Жыл бұрын

Good question. The driving rod has a ball bearing inside to allow the tip to remain stationary while the shaft spins. You only need one adapter for pressing them out but you use two adapters for pressing the new one back in. One on top and one at the bottom.

@Jbmc65 Жыл бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive thanks very much, I have a GMC Sierra that sometimes when going slow or fast but going slow over a rough yard or field when it rocks back and fourth there is something banging. I have put my listening device on many items, after watching your video I wondered if it was the ball joints or bushing at other end, tried everything today and can not find this issue. This is a issue with many sierras 2014-2018. It’s really getting stupid now because I can not find this problem.

@danieljensen2427 Жыл бұрын

How did you the knuckle on without breaking off grease zert on lower ball joint??

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Жыл бұрын

The grease fitting is pretty stout and it's in a safe place where nothing hits it hard going back on.

@Jbmc65 Жыл бұрын

Oh and one more thing, what if the bushings were bad at the other end of the control arm would you replace the whole thing or would you change those bushings out?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Жыл бұрын

Either way works. Changing the ball joint and bushings are cheaper but replacing the whole control arm is easier.

@terranschweikhart1158 Жыл бұрын

is this video a good reference for a 2017 Silverado 1500?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Жыл бұрын

I believe 2014-2018 are all the same 👍

@gadasavideos8564 Жыл бұрын

Dealer says my 2018 needs ball joints but is pricing new control arm with joint already in. Ok with me as covered by extended warranty.

@trancereuphoria7642 2 ай бұрын

“37ft pounds plus an additional 90” what do you mean by that. Is it 90 degrees, or you meant torque it an additional 90pounds??

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 2 ай бұрын

90 degrees

@brentjarratt205 4 ай бұрын

I need you to clear something up. When you are torquing the lower ball joint nut you state that the torque spec is 37 ft lbs + 135 degrees. Soon after you say the spec is 37 ft lbs + 90 degrees. The upper ball joint nut is said to be 37 ft lbs + 90 degrees as well. Which is correct?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 4 ай бұрын

Lower ball joint 37+135* Upper ball joint 37+90*

@haroldneely9253 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@glenhorner1428 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@adaleparker1956 Ай бұрын

Question how does one know when his ball joints are bad???

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Ай бұрын

The most common symptom you may experience is uneven tire wear. You may also notice a clunking noise over bumps or squeaking while turning. If you are unsure you can have a shop or tire place look at it for you 👍

@anthonyhurth2823 7 ай бұрын

What are signs of bad ball joints?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 7 ай бұрын

The most consistent symptom is tire wear. You may have "cupping" on the inside of the tire or the inside might wear out faster than the outside. You may also experience squeaking or clunking but not always. Lifting the tire off the ground and checking for "play" is the best way to determine if your ball joints need replacing.

@victorgutierrez5826 2 ай бұрын

everything was OK in the video until you mentioned the DEGREES..."""37ft/lbs plus 137 degrees""" I know how to torque on 37ft/lbs, but how to torque in DEGREES... Can you make a video explaining that or where can I get that information to know how to do that. thank you

@ValleyMobileAutomotive 2 ай бұрын

Good question. It might help to draw a circle. One full circle is 360 degrees. Half of a circle is 180 degrees. 1/4 of a circle is 90 degrees. 137 degrees is roughly halfway between 90 degrees and 180 degrees. So halfway between 1/4 turn and half a turn would be 137 degrees.

@trancereuphoria7642 2 ай бұрын

@@ValleyMobileAutomotivewhen you torqued the top one you mentioned”37ft pounds plus 90” I’m guessing you were referring to 90 degrees and not an additional 90 ft pounds am I correct?

@houstonbrown3450 11 ай бұрын

The GM dealer on my 2011 2500hd they wanted $1800.00 ,to replace the ball joints

@alexanderrico4046 Жыл бұрын

1:30 was not that easy for me is there a certain amount of force needed to remove it

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Жыл бұрын

Typically a small sledge is all you need. A framing hammer may be too bouncy. If it is really stuck then you may need to get what's called a "pickle fork". Your local parts store should have one. This is an example of a set from Amazon amzn.to/3bSWjeB

@alexanderrico4046 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help great video

@dead6last Жыл бұрын

on the ground with nothing supporting it , its alot harder had to put pressure up on mine

@raymares3866 Жыл бұрын

What was your symptoms to replace the lower ball joints?

@ValleyMobileAutomotive Жыл бұрын

The ball joint had play in it. It was discovered during an inspection. You may not notice any symptoms at first. But eventually you may notice a clunk in the front going over bumps and or abnormal tire wear. A broken ball joint is bad news so if you have any play in yours I'd recommend putting it on the fix it list.