In: GMC
28 Feb 2010ok i guess how dont have the right tools. mostly conserened avout getting the tortion bar off
what are the tools needed to do this job and if i cant get those tools what would be a tool simular that could get it done like a stand in tool?
1991 gmc jimmy 4×4 btw.
In: GMC
28 Feb 2010I have an ‘89 GMC S15 2 wheel drive 4.3 ltr. My front passenger tire is toe’d out considerably and I noticed that the lower ball joint is not looking the same as the driver’s side. I’m talking about an 8th of an inch different. I can’t locate the snap ring on the passenger [...]
In: GMC
28 Feb 2010I am trying to determine if I need all of this $1200 in repair work. Does anyone know if one or two of the parts will cure a big percentage of the problem? Thanks for any help you can give.
Get a Chilton’s or Motor’s Repair Manual for your truck. It’s a big, dirty job, but anyone who can use tools can do it. Be sure to get a good ball joint removal tool (sometimes called a fork or a wedge). They’re cheap, but absolutely necessary. Having a good selection of [...]
In: GMC
28 Feb 2010Can some one give me the procedure for replacing the lower ball joints on a 99 gmc yukon 4wd. It has a torsion bar, do I have to loosen that or anything? The ball joints are the press in type. Also I have to grease the new ball joints, how do I know when it [...]
In: GMC
28 Feb 2010Is it 2 hours? 4 hours labor? plus parts…so that comes in around … what? $200? $350? more? Just a ball-park figure, please!!!
In: Volvo
14 Feb 2010I removed all the bolts and everything but the ball joint is stuck in the lower arm. What is the easiest way to take it out?
In: Ford
13 Feb 2010I drove it in and now I am told it is in pieces and will not go back together.
In: Mitsubishi
11 Feb 2010How much will it be for all the front ball joints and to replace the ball joints on my Mitsubishi Eclipse GST 1996. If your from southern California do you know a good place to get it done i live in the San Fernando valley.
In: Mitsubishi
11 Feb 2010Replacing frnt lower ball joints, Not enough space to remove the bottom, does the hub have to be removed.
In: Honda
9 Feb 2010how do i know which one is my problem if tthey both sound alike?? i have a honda civic si 2003 and every time i passed a bump it sounds like it was one of those problems please help??
In: Honda
9 Feb 2010I need to get both replaced on my Honda Civic and wonder what the heck they are(can you tell I’m a girl, ha ha!)
In: Honda
9 Feb 2010i have a 2001 honda civic lx and the ball joint in the right front tire is popping out. I took it to the mechanic and they said that the spindle had to be changed. So i went and got one at a junk yard. They put it in, and told me to [...]
In: Honda
9 Feb 2010I got a 92 honda civic and l lowered well slammed it pretty much and i got a blox camber kit for it cause i can see that my tires are wearing on the inside a little and i know that after i install the camber kit on it i will have to get it [...]
In: Honda
8 Feb 2010I took my 1990 honda civic to the dealer for diagnostics and they said that the front ball joints need replacement. I have the “Hayes” repair manual. It looks complicated. I expect this. I’ve started doing work on my own. I’ve done oil and oil filter changes, the center pipe, rotors and brake pads. Ball [...]
1983 honda civic.i just use it to drive small distances in a rural community but I do get up to 50km sometimes.It’s a great car..it just keeps going and going.Not very pretty though.Don’t really want to spend any more money on it.Is there a lot off danger here if it happens while driving at 50km
In: Honda
8 Feb 2010I undue the bottom ball joint and pull the strut out of the way and slide the cv joint out
In: Honda
8 Feb 2010The Drive Axle is the shaft from your front gearcase to your wheel. The Ball Joint is the part attached to the suspension links at the tip of the triangle it creates.
In: Honda
8 Feb 2010Just to make sure you dont make two trips, you need a ball-joint separator and a press. The press is a simple machine that as you can guess just presses the ball into the joint, the separator just wedges them apart. Both can be found at most autoparts stores for free, just a refundable deposit. [...]
In: Honda
8 Feb 2010my 1997 civic SIR hatch back failed the car test today the ball joint is worn on the front drivers side.
Would be greatfull if you could give me any more info on this joint is it easy to repair? could i get a seccond hand part fitted for it or [...]
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