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chucks70 · 08-07-2004, 10:38 AM

I think my 72 k-5 has a bad upper ball joint on the pass. side. Grabbing the top and bottom of the tire I can wiggle it a little in and out. While it was jacked up about 1" off the ground I put a bar under the wheels and pried upward on each wheel, there was a little up and down movement in the lower joints. (both driver and passenger side). Does this mean they're bad also? OK, if I try to replace these myself do I have to remove the whole hub assembly and axle or can these be replaced whithout taking everything apart?

08-07-2004, 10:38 AM	#1
chucks70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cadiz, OH Posts: 628	Need 4X4 ball joint advice/help I think my 72 k-5 has a bad upper ball joint on the pass. side. Grabbing the top and bottom of the tire I can wiggle it a little in and out. While it was jacked up about 1" off the ground I put a bar under the wheels and pried upward on each wheel, there was a little up and down movement in the lower joints. (both driver and passenger side). Does this mean they're bad also? OK, if I try to replace these myself do I have to remove the whole hub assembly and axle or can these be replaced whithout taking everything apart? __________________ 68 1 ton dually 292, 2001 Sebring, 2004 Trailblazer, 11 Camaro Convertible.