How to Replace a Lower Ball Joint (short, quick version)
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 Published On May 27, 2014

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):    • How to Replace a Ball Joint (in depth...  

Here is where to get the ball joint press: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002...
Torque Wrench I use: http://amzn.to/1N65Maz
Socket Set I use: http://amzn.to/1BlL0Tj

How to check your ball joints to see if they are bad:    • How to Check if a Ball Joint is Bad  
In-Depth Version:    • How to Replace a Ball Joint (in depth...  
Upper Control Arm Replacement:    • How to Replace a Control Arm (upper o...  
How To Press a Ball Joint:    • How to Press a Ball Joint  
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Torque Specs are for my 2001 Mazda B3000
(each make and model will have different torque specs so check your service manual for proper torque specs.)
-Lower Ball Joint
83-113 ft-lbs and tighten to the next slot for the cotter pin (don't back the nut off)
-Upper Control Arm Ball Joint
35-46ft-lbs
-Caliper Bracket Bolts
85ft-lbs

Link to the part:
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku...

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