Upper Ball Joint Replace, GMC Envoy-Trailblazer

Upper Ball Joint Replace GMC Envoy-Trailblazer. Here I replace the Upper Ball Joint in this GMC Envoy-trailblazer. You will need to jack the GMC Envoy-trailblazer up and remove the wheel.Then you can remove the nut holding the axle ,and the nut holding the upper ball joint. Will want to remove the two bolts that hold the brake line to the knuckle,and the antilock brake wire. Then you can pull the top of knuckle out and press the old ball joint out and press the new ball joint in. Then reverse the steps to tear down for reassembly. Then the GMC Envoy-trailblazer can be safe to drive again.
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[@meliciobustamonti1723]

Hands down best ball joint replacement video👍

[@wtbm123]

Wow, thanks!

[@jmoney3613]

This was very educational now I feel confident to get it done.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@CHOPSHOPUNDERGROUND]

Good vid! I do this very often at blue collar auto repair but mostly on newer dodges and ford trucks. We never do many gm's! A little tip tough pb blaster helps loosen the old ball joint and a little pb blaster on the new one helps sliding it in.

[@wtbm123]

I just love Blaster.

[@rodneybrophy6219]

Thanks your video helped a lot, with my wife's help we changed both left and right upper ball joints in a short time.

[@wtbm123]

Rodney Brophy Thank you for watching and commenting

[@Yaheuben66]

Excellent video work, Terry-- very clear step-by-step... although I hope I don't have to do this yet... until I have a bit more wrenching experience! Thanks for taking the time to include us

[@wtbm123]

You could handle it . Thanks for watching

[@ManicMechanic007]

Good job Terry, gotta love having some shelter from the cold.

[@wtbm123]

Not perfect but much better. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@delfizdelgado1629]

Thank you
Your video helps me 😊

[@wtbm123]

You're welcome 😊

[@butchhoward2437]

Great video! With the help from your video and a neighbor with all the right tools and an impact we changed out the upper ball joints on my 2005 Trailblazer this past Sunday. It was a hassle free job. Thank you.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@justgriff1295]

Good tutorial, I’ve never done them before.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks

[@LL-pe4ou]

I'm going to tackle this project this weekend, I will have this video playing while I am doing it. Thanks

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@bentertained62]

Great video, I have the ball joint kit, now I know how to use it, couldn't of been shown any easier...

[@wtbm123]

Every situation will be a little different , but with a combination of the tools parts you can usually get it done. I use the tool for many different things ,it is nice to have around.

[@ryannrjohnson]

Thanks for the video. Helped me change my upper ball joints on my Trailblazer last year. I'll be changing the lower ball joints soon.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for stopping by

[@Buckswoodshop]

Nice instruction. Always learn something.

[@Lrndthehardway]

Great video, a few tips I found by just doing this myself, previous owner installed Moog problem solvers, which are oversized and stretch the bore opening, OEM BJs would not fit, I had to return them and get Moog again, which I should have started with anyway. Also, for more room concerning the brake line, you can remove the 2 10mm bolts to the hose bracket on the back of the knuckle and have enough room to tilt the knuckle out further

[@brianhousseal4915]

I had to cut mine just above the ball and it popped right out . Thanks for the video

[@wtbm123]

Glad you got it , Thanks for watching and commenting

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Neat process. Thanks for sharing. Wishing I had had one of those presses back in the day...

[@wtbm123]

They do make it nice. Thanks for watching George

[@cbreezy1322]

Thanks for the tip about greasing the rubber boot. I tore the boot up on the first try and nobody sells just the boot. I have the replacement replacement and don't want to tear it up. Thanks 🤞🏼

[@wtbm123]

Thank you for stopping in and commenting . Hope you get it sorted out

[@thewhiteraven2501]

I need to do this as well to my 2004 trailblazer, thanks so much for the informative video!

[@wtbm123]

Thank you for watching

[@mayhemmike1789]

EXCELLENT visual tutorial & demonstration 👍👍👍

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@goldmancash]

Thanks for the tip of using a socket!!! I used a 3/4 drive 15/16 impact worked perfectly!!!

[@wtbm123]

Cool , Thanks for stopping in and commenting

[@LosingLincolns]

Thanks for the detailed video 👍

[@wtbm123]

Hope it helped and thanks for taking time to leave a comment.

[@grandmasterbriggiddy]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge Sir; much appreciated!

[@wtbm123]

+Brain Murray Thank you for watching

[@Velvethamma]

Ball joint press is worth it's weight to me. I use the heck out of them. Good vid

[@wtbm123]

It is amazing how many uses. Should be called Swiss Army Press. lol

[@stealthsamurai8980]

Very clear cut good video thnx

[@wtbm123]

So nice of you thanks .

[@zacktalbot9874]

So I learned way more than expected

[@wtbm123]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@homotorsports]

Excellent!!!Very easy to follow!!!

[@wtbm123]

Thank You

[@eyestunners]

Excellent video sir!

[@wtbm123]

Thank you kindly!

[@tomswonderfulworld]

Excellent video Terry!

[@wtbm123]

Thanks Tom

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

a really good how to vid there m'friend. .you are sure a lot smarter than your dog looks!

[@wtbm123]

Thanks ,and He is the brains of the operation.

[@wickedcarnnie]

The press clamp that is being used in this video, the tip comes out of the end of the presser screw and the ball joint stud fits right inside of it. It's much much more simpler to use it that way.

[@leepatouhas2593]

Just noticed today my drivers upper boot is ripped and grease is all over. I paid someone a year ago to change it, gonna try it myself. thx for the video!

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and hope all goes well

[@Beaugus4353]

just found you. have a 2004 envoy I need to get to work on. great vid. Thanks.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@CountrySideClub]

Thats a bunch of busted knuckles..great vid Terry! :-) CJ

[@wtbm123]

Thanks CJ

[@angelj7052]

thanks for the video tomorrow that's my project

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for stopping in

[@sirsweetness8332]

Good video. Have to do a friends 2006 TB upper ball joint in a few days.

[@frankbaublit]

thanks for the video. my weekend job

[@wtbm123]

+Frank Baublit Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Broncocarl92]

Excellent video T!

[@wtbm123]

Thanks Carl.

[@michaelbartholdisr.1819]

Great video thank you

[@Cheator40]

Good stuff Terry.

[@wtbm123]

Thank You.

[@flyboy2610]

Most ball joint pres kits have two of those circular rings such as you had at the bottom of the receiving tube. Put the other one on top of the ball joint. The depression on one side will capture the top of the ball joint and the depression on the other side will capture the end of the forcing screw. The press won't be able to slide off the ball joint. Also, always use grease on the forcing screw to reduce wear on its threads.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching

[@Fater192]

Thanks for doing this video! I have an '06 Trailblazer I'll have to be doing this on in the future. Thanks for the tips.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@CarlyReirson]

Great video, well done

[@wtbm123]

Thank you

[@gmcgee6367]

Great video! Followed it step by step and it was a no hassle operation! Kudos. By the way, wheel nut torque for the 2003 GMC Envoy V8 is 103ftlb.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@bobsmustang2000]

Good video well said. Im doing tomorrow on driver side.

[@wtbm123]

ha ha It is not a bad job , Thanks for watching and com,menting

[@JLE1177]

Got one out and used the wrong press adapter and dented the grease fitting hole, and tore the boot.
Hope this makes you slow down and make sure you have everything together

[@alpinehs]

Helpful video. Thank you.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for stopping by and commenting

[@emiliogarcia3528]

@@wtbm123 How much does it cost to change the Ball Joint?

[@northernmichiganremodeling4778]

Excellent video! Good tips about disengaging axle and possibly scratching fender.

[@wtbm123]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@boogerhead0]

Good video.
Apply double or triple thick cardboard shield to fender to protect against damage from press screw. Just use lightweight masking tape so paint doesn't get peeled.
Also, wire brush knuckle surface where ball joint seats (under and upper side of knuckle), around hole.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@alpinehs]

Great video

[@wtbm123]

Thank you for stopping by and commenting

[@shapiff]

nice work,

[@wtbm123]

Shapiff718 A Wildwolves Original Bx. Thanks

[@Fullthrottle440Garage]

good DIY vid

[@wtbm123]

Thanks.

[@southbay281]

nice video and good job

[@wtbm123]

Thank You for watching and commenting

[@Hollywood4Fun]

Thanks. I'm about to do the same on a 2002 Trailblazer. The ball fell right out of the socket on the driver's side when I jacked it up to do an oil change. Yikes.

[@wtbm123]

Good that it did not fall apart driving

[@trooperthorny9783]

did he just scratch the fender? LOL

[@wtbm123]

Yea fender fell clean off the next day . lol

[@trooperthorny9783]

Lol

[@youngerwong204]

Good straight to the point, what is the torque for the axle nut?

[@redinstrumental7535]

Nice👍

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for the visit

[@Timetotinker]

Cool..........tony

[@wtbm123]

Thanks.

[@codybarber5243]

what was the torque spec on that? I'm getting ready to do that to my 06' trailblazer.

[@ptyson5512]

Say you didn't say it!!!!....."All you gotta do..." :)

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for stopping by and commenting

[@MrAlittle5150]

Great video, What do you charge the customer for this job? Just Labor because the customer supplied the parts.

[@jo31087]

Some people need to take the boot off first should've mentioned that

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for stopping by

[@paulr560]

Just got my 02 envoy back from my mechanic. Did U and L ball joints in addition to other suspension stuff on the front and back. When I got home I was just looking over what I could see and there is a big glob of grease on my right Upper ball joint. Would that be the boot grease? eBay parts so I'm pretty worried it failed...

[@wtbm123]

look and see if boot looks ok . they may of just left a glob of grease there. . Could ask them to look

[@joesalazar7272]

my 03 trailblazer knocks when I run over a bump in the road. think this should help?

[@youngerwong204]

Ops found torque but it's for envoy v8, is it the same for v6? 103ft,lb

[@lakesideranch]

Great job Terry !
Are you finally workin inside with some heat ?
Kinda chilly around here for outside work now :)

[@wtbm123]

Yea in a temporary place for now ,but have 4 walls and a roof.

[@lakesideranch]

Good news brother, you deserve to be comfortable !

[@zachpeterson4455]

Wanna go little at a time, hammers it down full speed lol

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for stopping by and commenting

[@haroldreed6508]

What type of connect did you use on the air impact to push it through? I'm a novice...

[@wtbm123]

Not sure what you referring to , But the tool to remove them was a Ball Joint Press.

[@mayhemmike1789]

Will the normal ball joint press/adapters kit from harbor freight work for this vehicle? Please my friend let me know?

[@wtbm123]

That is all i used , but it may be easier with the extra ones.

[@mayhemmike1789]

wtbm123 thanks

[@derekandkeyasha01]

How do I get the leg out far enough to put the c-clamp on the ball joint. I have no room due to the brake line being short....don't want to pull on that to much. I have a 2004 GMC Envoy.

[@wtbm123]

derekandkeyasha01 if line is to short then would need to remove caliper or whatever to give more room.

[@MrIvanaguilera]

whats the torch specs on the axle nut?

[@TakeAGuessWhatsNext]

Did you leave the grease bushing on

[@wtbm123]

on most yes .

[@benrillo494]

What size nut is on the axle?

[@wtbm123]

Do not remember , but prob a 36mm

[@Redlinesixtynine]

What brand of parts you use there? Thanks.

[@wtbm123]

I try to use Moog as much as possible

[@brianbrian3971]

How bad did you scratch the fender there

[@wtbm123]

No scratches

[@DURU22]

I always end up pinching or snagging the boot. when installing new ball joints. p's me off.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@billydenham9313]

Some advice ..... Just buy non greaseable ball joints. Last time i did this joint i put greaseable ball joints and it was nothing but aggravation and messy.

[@wtbm123]

If you want to that is fine . Thank you for stopping in and commenting.

[@jayobrien7216]

Quit tip....it's easier and quicker to take fender and liner off to have room for separator tool. Instead of taking apart axle nut and brakes. I had fender and liner off in under 10 min 👍

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@anthonyjazek4412]

There charging me 700 bucks here in California for this work on all tires is that to much parts and labor

[@wtbm123]

Depends on area , that may not be to bad , but calling another shop in the area would let you know more about the prices in your area

[@emiliogarcia3528]

How much does it cost to change the Ball Joint?

[@wtbm123]

All depends on your area and type of Garage . Around here about $100 and parts

[@emiliogarcia3528]

@@wtbm123 It's ok thanks, what's your state?

[@MRM-wp4gr]

The one part I needed to see wasn't filmed....getting that damn P.O.S clip out of there! you can't get a screwdriver down between the clip and shaft to pry it off even with a hammer, and you have to hit both open ends of it at the same time in order to push it out or it just rotates. These stupid engineers drive me crazy! Why can't they just put the usual snap ring on it!!!

[@wtbm123]

Should be able to hold one end and work the other end off with little screwdrivers or picks . if you have good snap ring pliers they may do it . each ens should have a little taper

[@MRM-wp4gr]

@@wtbm123 I'll try to clamp one end, and then use a screwdriver and hammer to move the other end out a little. I tried my snap ring pliers already...no go

[@ainstaink8312]

Very bad idea to keep your hand right at the top of the press as you were removing the upper joint. If that press was to slip you would be hurting really bad. I used a socket on top of the joint and was pressing against the socket.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching

[@voidvincent]

I dislike editing on these info repair videos. The part you're editing out is exactly what people want to see.

[@wtbm123]

Sorry . There are probably other videos , or you could make one . A ten minute video takes me about 8 hours to upload so it is either edit or do nothing . Sorry you do not like the free video.

[@voidvincent]

My bad. I should have known I shouldn't have left such an opened ended criticism. I applaud your work and motivtion to even do such a thing. I believe that people want to see the ugly stuff. The problems that arise nd working it out. I wish you the best!@@wtbm123

[@regionvoices6607]

What a screwy design Like the other stuff on these GMC Envoys "We are professional grade!" My ASS!

[@donniecarroll9069]

Got noru

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching

[@josephwebster9817]

Who are the idiots at GM that designed the wheel hub yoke so the upper ball joint head is at an angle towards the outside of the wheel well and the ball joint boot is under stress and tears?

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting . I wonder also

[@alanmarkert3265]

Was good, except specify what tools u need!! Wtf

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching

[@DJRIKYP]

65 dollar part 300 dollars in labor

[@wtbm123]

Yes