How to Replace Front Driver Side Lower Ball Joint 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer

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This video shows you how to install a new front driver side lower ball joint from TRQ on your 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Car and truck suspensions combine a number of moving parts for safe and stable handling. The ball joint is the crucial moving component that ties those parts together. The ball-in-socket joint can wear out and loosen over time. Or, the rubber protective boot can tear, allowing contaminants to seize the joint. Bad ball joints are a common failure point on vehicle inspections because they lead to unsafe driving conditions. Fortunately, they are relatively easy to replace with the right know-how.
This repair was done on a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L Sport Utility 4-Door 4WD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Tools you will need:
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• 10mm Wrench trq.video/o5o-...
• 15mm Wrench trq.video/o5o-...
• 21mm wrench
• 10mm Socket trq.video/obrz...
• 15mm Socket trq.video/obM7...
• 18mm Socket
• 19mm Socket
• 21mm Socket
• 22mm Socket trq.video/oqx-...
• 36mm Socket trq.video/ocK-...
• 7mm Socket trq.video/obrz...
• Brake Caliper Hanger trq.video/okH-...
• Pickle Fork
• Snap Ring Pliers
• 1/2 Inch Ratchet
• 1/4 Inch Ratchet trq.video/obrz...
• 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet trq.video/obM7...
• Torque Wrench trq.video/oaU8...
• Gloves trq.video/oaA8...
• Safety Glasses
• 10mm Hex Socket
• 7mm Allen Wrench
• Floor Jack trq.video/oajc...
• Hammer
• Jack Stands trq.video/o7q-...
• Pole Jack
• Punch
• Wheel Chocks
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[@DIYWHEELGUY1970]

Thank you for all the Trailblazer content it's extremely helpful.

[@Genstone24]

Did mine today. Now all the suspension parts are like new again. These trucks are great vehicles. I will keep mine going even if I need to rebuild the transmission. Worth it

[@ericwiles8331]

To get the ball joint actually out, I had to put an extra jack lift to put pressure underneath the control arm in order to isolate the force and vibration to the ball joint itself. I was actually able to use the ball joint press kit and carefully fit the largest press tube I had on the bottom off-center and barely on the area where there is almost no lip. I did not use anything on the top portion, just the screw assembly straight on the ball joint. After much effort, PB blaster and banging on the side of the control arm with a hammer she came loose 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 just a tip for those having trouble.

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[@SethH-r4k]

Absolutely love your videos. Everything I have done to my trailblazer I have used you videos to help guide me through. Please keep it up, you are awesome

[@KennyG920]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@rogeliogarcia8195]

Awesome vid :)

[@Bartholomew_Beans]

👍 good stuff

[@ianconley6673]

People get n to comfy with the air guns. Very easy to strip the studs on the hub bearings. I'm dealing with that right now. 😢

[@shakingleaves]

I have tried everything you mentions on here and it still will not come off.

[@toru_rose6564]

Hey you have to get that special one otherwise it would not work you be struggling you need that right tool the one I went to the same issue for 3 days

[@lifegoeson4085]

Replace the whole lower control arms with a ball joints