When to replace upper control arm ball joint?
2007 and up you have to replace the whole upper a-frame. Negative, Ghostrider – upper balljoints are available at Oreilly for $28.99. Enjoy That’s a 2007 Classic….All NNBS require replacement of the entire upper arm, just for the ball joint.
Can a ball joint be replaced on a Mercedes Benz?
Some of the Mercedes-Benz upper control arms have the ball joint as part of the control and it can not be replaced. Mercedes-Benz improved the design over the years allowing the upper ball joint to be easily removed from the control arm by removing three bolts.
How do you replace the upper control arm?
Remove the upper control arm by removing the nuts on the engine side of the arm holding it to the frame. Use a wrench for this, but as the bolts are loosened, keep the alignment shims together that are behind each nut. It will be necessary to replace these on the side they were removed from for the alignment.
How is coil spring compressed when replacing upper control arm?
When replacing an upper control arm, it is important to understand that the coil spring is compressed to half its unsprung height. It is normally compressed between the upper and lower control arms, which are connected on one end to the frame, and the other end to the spindle, via the ball joints.
How to replace upper control arm ball joint?
Upper Ball Joint Replacement. This video will show you how to replace the Upper Control Arm Ball Joint on a Chevy Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, etc. Replacing a ball joint is fast and easy and can be done with basic hand tools and a ball joint press you can rent for free at your local parts store.
Some of the Mercedes-Benz upper control arms have the ball joint as part of the control and it can not be replaced. Mercedes-Benz improved the design over the years allowing the upper ball joint to be easily removed from the control arm by removing three bolts.
How do you replace a ball joint on an Audi A4?
Thoroughly lubricate each side of the control arm. Use an 18mm socket to remove the front and rear bolts. Install the new rear control arm. If you opt to replace only the ball joints themselves, you can (although Audi does not sell that part, the aftermarket has come through and offers the ball joint separately).
What’s the best way to replace a car control arm?
Use a pickle fork to remove the ball joint, then remove the last bolt in the rear of the control arm. Replace the assembly and, again, only tighten it enough to stay on. You will be torquing down each control arm with the car on the ground, so the bushings can have the correct load on them when tightened.