What kind of ball joint does Chevy Tahoe use?
FYI the ’97-’99 uses a stamped lower control arm with a high press force design ball joint. GM sweetened the pot by using green Loctite on the lower ball joints so they are tight. I picked up the ball joint service loaner kit from Advance Auto as it had 4x the adapters than Auto Zone’s kit.
How to replace a lower control arm ball joint?
Replacing a Lower Control Arm Ball Joint. Learn how to replace a lower ball joint by pressing it out of the control arm and pressing the new one back in. To watch the longer, in depth version, click the link below. Press out a Ball Joint (In-depth):
What makes up the lower ball joint in a car?
The lower ball joint is what attaches the steering knuckle and control arm together. There are two pieces which make up the lower ball joint; a socket and ball.
What makes up the lower ball joint of the steering knuckle?
The lower ball joint is what attaches the steering knuckle and control arm together. There are two pieces which make up the lower ball joint; a socket and ball. These pieces are inside of a rubber boot that is filled with lubricant.
FYI the ’97-’99 uses a stamped lower control arm with a high press force design ball joint. GM sweetened the pot by using green Loctite on the lower ball joints so they are tight. I picked up the ball joint service loaner kit from Advance Auto as it had 4x the adapters than Auto Zone’s kit.
Replacing a Lower Control Arm Ball Joint. Learn how to replace a lower ball joint by pressing it out of the control arm and pressing the new one back in. To watch the longer, in depth version, click the link below. Press out a Ball Joint (In-depth):
What are the symptoms of a bad suspension ball joint?
1. Clunking Noises From the Front Suspension One of the most common symptoms of a problem with suspension ball joints is clunking noises coming from the vehicle’s front suspension. As ball joints wear out they become loose in the socket and rattle and knock as the suspension travels up and down over the road.
What makes up the lower ball joint on a steering wheel?
The lower ball joint is what attaches the steering knuckle and control arm together. There are two pieces which make up the lower ball joint; a socket and ball. These pieces are inside of a rubber boot that is filled with lubricant. Basically, the lower ball joint allows the wheels and tires to be connected to the vehicle and its steering assembly.