How to Replace Ball Joint 99-15 Chevy Silverado 1500

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace loose, worn, or creaking ball joints. This video is applicable to the 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Chevy Silverado
00:00 How to Replace Ball Joint Chevy SIlverado
00:39 Remove the Wheel
2:10 Remove the Brake Caliper and Rotor
4:54 Disconnect the Tie Rod End
6:16 Remove the Knuckle
9:43 Remove the Lower Ball Joint
12:59 Install the New Ball Joint
15:48 Reinstall the Knuckle
18:59 Reinstall the Tie Rod
21:21 Reinstall the Brake Rotor and Caliper
22:59 Grease the New Ball Joint if Applicable
23:39 Reinstall the Wheel
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
🔧 List of tools used:
• 10mm Wrench 1aau.to/oeK/1AXAA00010
• Complete Metric Socket Set 1aau.to/ohE/1AXAA00043
• Ball Joint Press
• Pickle Fork
• 15/16 Inch Socket
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/obk/1AXAA00078
• Ratchet 1aau.to/osF/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/orm/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/okz/1AXAA00044
• Hammer 1aau.to/oeP/1AXAA00091
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/oby/1AXAA00079
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@JWSmythe 2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing. At 15:48, replacing the lower ball joint mysteriously rejuvenates the whole lower control arm. Somehow, it even cleaned itself from all those years of rust and dirt! I'm definitely only buying ball joints from you guys from now on. I've never seen that happen ever before. It's like a miracle!

@coreydubz8871 2 жыл бұрын

Dude I noticed that too

@ryanlopez4550 2 жыл бұрын

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@georgenaponce2775 Жыл бұрын

I had to watch the intro twice because he said that they've been selling auto parts for over 30 years but the subtitles said 20 years. 😆 A-1 Auto tutorials are the best for learning about my 1999 Suburban!

@waymonblevins6939 8 ай бұрын

To All Installers, ON the top or Lower Ball Joints; You make sure the Ball Joint is tight before You Torque. VERY IIMPORTANT; The Ball Joints are Tapered Fit. NOTE (the tighter you torque the nut, the Tapered Fit will squeeze together) and that Ball Joint MUST BE SEATED TOGETHER BEFORE YOU TORQUE. If You Noticed the Nut turned after He Torqued the Top Nut. That shouldn't Never Happened. Those MUST BE TIGHT. In addition, I Always put A Light Grease or oil on the Stud side of the Ball Joint to make the Metal slide together better. The Light Grease will squeeze out over time, but grease create a slippery joint to fuse the taper joint together. In Addition check the Tapered Wholes for dirt of pieces of Metal in the Whole and clean before you install the Ball Joint. A tapered Joint MUST BE TIGHT BEFORE you torque the Nut. If the Joint is loose it will Wear the Taper Fit and the Frontend will become lose. Over tightening is less damage than under tightening. Dry surfaces will not slide and well as Lubricated joints with lite Grease will fit tighter to the Stud on the Ball Joints.

@christopherpollard7244 Жыл бұрын

Y'all saved me a lot of hassle today. This particular video is on point, thanks guys!

@cuisinwithkev2699 5 жыл бұрын

At 15:48, there is an attached sway bar link. In the very next frame it's completely gone, only to be nonchalantly reinstalled with no mention of where it went in the first place.

@edbowden6000 3 жыл бұрын

That was cute when you said the tie rod nut had rust

@sonichedgehog8723 2 жыл бұрын

Surface rust if that

@tylergenke7252 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you A-1 Auto for making these instructional videos they have guided me through many projects.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@eddiecruz2613 2 жыл бұрын

For some strange reason this video doesn't say 2001 chevy silverado needs a whole new bottom control arm as the original is pressed and can't be replaced

@Mikey-wf9py 7 күн бұрын

The breaker bar is arguably the most important tool in the shop... Besides ratchet, lift, jack and stands

@redspeck 5 жыл бұрын

My next job, keep the videos coming. Your videos makes it easy for us. Plus I have already ordered a few products from you guys.

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+REDSPECK HUNTER Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

@danielcarrascosr.3060 5 жыл бұрын

No video for upper ball joint 2001 silverado replace.

@javierbarrera9805 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a 2011 Gmc sierra 1500 and this is the 4 the time I go to your chanel to get instructions on how to remove and replace parts for it. I'm also a customer of your parts. Thanks for your helpful videos and amazing customer service

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

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@normar4324 2 жыл бұрын

Now I am ready for a weekend project with my sister!

@david9783 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, great video and very helpful. Love your clean, uncluttered shop. Cheers from South Carolina!

@ryanbaptista8018 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome. I was able to DIY everything from the driveway of my home. Thanks guys

@br5747 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that be do it myself?

@bradenpryor7442 Жыл бұрын

@@br5747 yeah

@ThePako1984 3 жыл бұрын

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@OmarRamirez-oi1vm 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 1A auto you guys are awesome!

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

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@shortymack340 Жыл бұрын

The new arm magically appeared good job 😆

@yomommajumprcables 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent walk through

@TimmyTints Жыл бұрын

the first tool you were trying to use on the upper ball joint was upside down my friend, those tools work awesome :) thank you for the video! about to do all the ball joints on my truck and wanted to make sure there was no irregular funny business involved.

@destructo870 Жыл бұрын

That is the lower ball joint.

@Soundafek Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome for posting these videos!

@andyb9994 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, I think I can handle it, thanks for the help!!👍

@LaZerMouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Keep up the amazing work.

@nonenone6937 10 ай бұрын

notices the new one has no grease cert, "those are exactly the same on the bottom" then quickly flips them over. love it

@topfell8277 Жыл бұрын

Changed the entire control arm on my 4x4

@CaseyE-bn3vk 7 ай бұрын

I used the fittings from autozone and the install I felt like I didn’t have the right fittings.. where can I get the fittings kit that you use for the ball joints install?

@Jr-maddy2929 3 жыл бұрын

Always doing great videos! Thank you

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Nena Magaña Thanks for the feedback!

@georgerangel1014 3 жыл бұрын

Good Video the ball joint on the model I have has four factory rivets I'm gonna have to knock out it's not pressed in

@rodneys9805 4 жыл бұрын

Did the lower turn into a new one......magicccc!!!!

@MattG171 4 жыл бұрын

Was that cup pressing on the rubber boot during install? It appeared the boot was getting compromised.

@jamiewoods9222 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the time making it. Is it the same process for the top ball joint also?

@markg3305 3 жыл бұрын

That new lower control arm really threw me off for a min haha

@minsoeuy1613 3 жыл бұрын

The ball joint come with a new castle nut but new control I was like something when wrong

@ryanmozisek6464 4 жыл бұрын

I have an 03 sierra 4wd and I need a new CV axle while i also replace the lower ball joints. can I take the cv axle off and turn the knuckle where I don’t have to take everything off to press out the ball joint

@brianmarceaux1807 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a bunch of parts from these guys, they're the best!!

@alexjimenez2568 4 жыл бұрын

great video and advice,thanks

@barb8481 Жыл бұрын

Would have been nice if it was a 4x4 showing that you have to remove the CV axel as well.

@GA-M 3 жыл бұрын

“Gunna give it a tap” and slams the hammer like 4 times

@TheKlazar92 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, explained very well, just the only problem is the price of this tool.

@tomkimmel8157 3 жыл бұрын

So what size socket works as a ball joint tool? Got a big c clamp so just need to know what size socket i need. And i didnt need to take stabilizer link out.

@hedga001 5 жыл бұрын

My 1999 Chevy Silverado has the 3 rivits on the lower ball joint! Either I have to cut the 3 rivets off with an angle grinder or replace the entire control arm!

@texas-uu4bj 3 жыл бұрын

i love buying from you guys

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@TEX12REDD Жыл бұрын

Thank you gentlemen.

@carlosVasquez-om1hd 4 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation, thanks for your video.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+carlos Vasquez Thanks for checking us out. 1AAuto.com

@richardsmith741 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I do not know how you stayed so clean and used no profanity. I did learn something by you taking off the caliper bracket and the brake caliper at the same time. Very smart, the thought never occurred to me.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Richard Smith Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

@Ziggy-xr1lx 2 жыл бұрын

What size adapter do u use for the ball joint press I have a 99 2wd chevy silverado

@stevenlee2805 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please list the pry bar in tools list, what length, would be really helpful, Thanks

@jrodflint 2 жыл бұрын

Looked like removing the hubcap was more of a challenge then anything

@ingodwetrust7707 Жыл бұрын

Can the upper ball joint be replace on a 1999 gmc yukon 2wd or not or the whole arm needs to be replace thank you

@lightworrior4401 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. what kind of cam are you using?

@tfodel 5 жыл бұрын

the old lower control arm turned into a new lower control arm.

@shanelayne6640 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was wondering the same thing

@BowBowExtraBow 4 жыл бұрын

And the new rotor turned into an old one at the end.

@edgarsoto8860 4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Fodel 😂😂😂

@jlrockafella 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure if that's correct since they didn't replace the other 2 bushings.

@stevemollis5416 4 жыл бұрын

Did they paint it?

@Nashville-mz8kf 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. One question - during the disassembly, the sway bar link was NOT removed but during re-assembly it was re-installed. Is it necessary to remove the sway bar links during this procedure? Thanks

@Dan-gj1hz Жыл бұрын

Yes, you need to remove it

@chancecantdance406 6 ай бұрын

It makes sense for space to remove the caliper and rotor but you really dont need to. Saved me a good 30 minutes on each side by leaving them. Just dont strain the break lines

@justinrussell7605 2 жыл бұрын

Why wouldn't you do both upper and lower at the same time? If the bottom is bad what's the likelihood that the top will need replaced soon as well as both sides?

@mountainmantv4713 3 жыл бұрын

I got upper and lower ball joints for a 03 Silverado and on the upper one the boot is loose is that suppose to be that way

@hugotlacuat 2 жыл бұрын

great video thank you so much!!!

@Mikey-wf9py 7 күн бұрын

Yay the better guy

@walterkersting9922 Жыл бұрын

Does the ball joint articulate in all directions or do you need to orientated a particular way?

@ICU-th7qj 5 жыл бұрын

I got a whole front end kit from you guys cause I had to change my upper ball joints and they fit but the paper with the list says the lower ball joints are for a astro van is this the same or do i have the wrong lower ball joints ? I have 09 silverado 1500

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

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@donberry7657 5 жыл бұрын

As a guy mentioned below on his '99 with 3 rivets on lower ball joint--my 2000 has 4. My Haynes manual lists a very different procedure: Remove stabilizer bar links and shock, compress coil spring, remove lower control arm, drill out 4 rivets for ball joint, replacement joint comes with nuts and bolts. So is this procedure for a redesigned replacement lower control arm? If using the stock 2000 arm is there a ball joint replacement for it that bolts in?

@midmonobody411 4 жыл бұрын

You dont have to do all that. I replaced my 99 and mine was pressed but same it's to give you more room for press.

@mattthie9993 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. One thing though--you showed installing the sway bar link, but you didn't show initially removing it.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Matt Thie Thanks for the feedback!

@texbluez71 3 жыл бұрын

Reverse of installation.

@Mosalino Жыл бұрын

Would this video be used for a 2002 suburban also.

@derekeickholtz3683 3 жыл бұрын

Yours went a lot easier than mine is going. My upper ball came out of the control arm, and the pickle fork is all the way in the lower joint, and despite a hour of hammering it has yet to come out.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@serg1184 Жыл бұрын

In this example the truck was a 2wd and didn’t have the cv axel obstructing the upper ball joint from the torque wrench. In the example of the truck being 4x4 how do you torque the upper ball joint to spec considering the cv axel is in the way?

@jrockaz548 Жыл бұрын

Mine were particularly stubborn lower ball joint put but on jacked up under ball joint stud then hit pickle fork as hard as I could from behind the wheel towards the front

@brandonbarrientos7252 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the tool you use to put the ball joint back in?? Thank you

@brianbetsinger Жыл бұрын

10:22 on my 03 silverado 1500 4WD used the receiving tube that was too big but my control arm allowed for ~240 degrees of the tube to be under the control arm and sit behind the ball joint under the arm and it worked. This control arm in the video wont allow the tube behind the joint under the arm it seems.

@AR-pf6kk 3 жыл бұрын

You showed and commented that your new lower ball joints come with a new castle but installed the ball joint without a castle nut. Was that a locking nut then?

@renedelgado8035 9 ай бұрын

These videos are humbling because even though they show how to do an efficient job yourself, you can tell how it's no walk in the park for anyone who doesn't work on cars often.

@ravenfl 2 жыл бұрын

Good job buddy .I ll do It

@e.s.l5861 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for the tutorial. @15:49 did you rattle can the control arm?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

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@bornwildtv1317 Жыл бұрын

Why don't the 1A Auto lower ball joints and outer tie rod ends come with grease fittings? My original parts had them.

@beetee801 Жыл бұрын

You didn't remove the sway bar link another beginning but you re installed it at the end?

@rowdawg12 5 жыл бұрын

My 07 Tahoe does not have the Snap Ring Lower Ball joint and it looks like I have a metal cover on top of it ?? Am I supposed to just pry that off and then press off??

@rahrah8076 5 жыл бұрын

Rolando Morales they have 4 folded lips around the ball joint just chisel them off or grind them off then press ball joint out and press a new one in then install a new snap ring

@mikerussell6212 2 жыл бұрын

My shop where I go to wants $2100 to do upper an lower ball joints ,is that too much ?

@anthonysholars7701 5 жыл бұрын

Did you need to compress the coil springs before removing the ball joints? I have a 2007 chevy express van. I want to change the ball joints. Do I need to compress the springs?

@EP1CNELSON 4 жыл бұрын

no just make sure the wheel is off the ground, also don't use the control arm to support the vehicle.

@mattw6169 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 suburban 4wd needs upper control arm and lower ball joint. Is it going to be the same as this video?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Matt Warden Thanks for watching. Yes the process will be the same on your vehicle as long as you have stamped steel lower control arms! 1aauto.com

@AZHerps Жыл бұрын

There a reason you need to remove the top ball joint to do this job?

@peteloomis8456 11 ай бұрын

If the lower ball joint has a snap ring on it the ball joint has been replaced. On the factory GM trucks from 07 up the factory lowe ball joints are pressed in and the factory peens the part of the top of the lower ball joint over onto the lower control arms so what you have to do is use a grinder to grind those 4 ears off or what i did was ground all the way around the top of the ball joint then used the ball joint press and it came out no problem remember that this is on the trucks that have the cast iron control arms and not the aluminum ones . I found most of the videos on changing these out usually show the aftermarket ball joint that has the snap ring and not the factory boll joints that are pressed and peened to the lower control arms. If your truck is rusty you cant actually see these 4 ears that get peened over because of the rust so just use a hand held grinder and grind all the way around the top of the ball joint to grind those off and if you dont you won't be able to push the old ball joint out . My truck is a 2009 Silverado 1500 4x4 so of course to change that lower ball joint the whole hub assembly has to come off in order to get a grinder in to grind that peened over factory ball joint . If you look closely that peened part almost looks like a ring on top of the lower ball joint but on mine because its a midwest truck that sees snow and salt i couldn't see these 4 ears so its just easier to grind that small lip or ring off all the way around to then press it out . Hopefully this helps others that dont have the aftermarket replaced lower ball joint that has the snap ring and has the factory ball joint.

@jamesgreer6481 3 жыл бұрын

1999 and 2000 have 4 factory rivets that even after you cut the tops off wont come out. how do you deal with that?

@andrewdevenezia4927 3 жыл бұрын

Did you fix it? I’m running into the 4 rivet thing now... it’s not a through hole from what I can tell like the video shows. It looks like it is some sort of domed cap.

@ATWEN0205 4 жыл бұрын

For a 2013 Chevy Tahoe 4WD, is it necessary to remove CV AXLE to replace lower ball joint?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Tyler Nicholson Yes you would need to remove the axle.

@yankee4893 28 күн бұрын

does the truck shake at 70 mph when these ball joints need replacement

@expatconn7242 3 жыл бұрын

What air hammer , model .. tip being used ..

@cdan855 Жыл бұрын

I replaced my upper control arm and bottom ball joint. Now my steering doesn't return to center after turning. Before I tighten the upper control arm ball joint it is hard to turn the nuckle by hand.

@marlingustafson525 5 жыл бұрын

I have an 06 GMC sierra 1500 that has rivets in the lower arm. could you give me the information on how to remove the rivets?

@rolandmcrae6817 5 жыл бұрын

marlin gustafson from the research I have done, they have to be cut off with a grinder. I’m trying to figure out how to do this as well because the part I’m looking at has the ball joint attached to a plate, and comes with four bolts. Good luck though.

@ericmuetterties1984 11 ай бұрын

They have a video for that

@benjaminperez8770 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the same as an 07 chevy tahoe

@williambryan5188 Жыл бұрын

These guys always work on the oldest, rustiest shit I’ve ever seen. But I live in TN and rust isn’t a big problem here.

@whitetailhunter Жыл бұрын

Try living in Minnesota lol

@TheTechCguy 3 жыл бұрын

Take it easy, no rushing.

@randysmith1630 28 күн бұрын

I have to do this on my 08. Doesn't look too difficult.

@sergeantmasson3669 2 жыл бұрын

I've done so many of these, I bet I could do one blindfolded quite easily.

@mirwaiszaland4843 3 жыл бұрын

I am working in one of the 2001 Tahoe , both ball joint are struck in the nickel, I can't get it out , even it broke me fork.

@carlosVasquez-om1hd 4 жыл бұрын

Good morning friend, I could not see the greasing point of the piece. lower stump

@rodneycastillo3571 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, i need help. I got one Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD, 6 cylinders. Why the New Lower Ball Joint won't stay in the hole arm? I try another brands and still the same. If anybody ever had this problem before. Thank you for your help.

@festerboy1 3 жыл бұрын

Did you paint the lower control arm, after you put in balljoint? Or did you have to put in a new lower control arm?

@domdrty 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure these videos are edited so they can make several videos installing different parts.

@_LAND_OF_THE_FREE_ 4 жыл бұрын

No grease fitting ?

@michaelguevara8015 4 жыл бұрын

On my truck the ball joints dont have snap rings amd the lower one has the edges folded down, so it seems like it wont come out or its not replaceable.

@nazigrammar9728 4 жыл бұрын

it's replaceable. Just have done the same kind of