Kit Includes: (2) Front Lower Ball Joints (2) Front Upper Ball Joints
Quantity: 4 Piece
Specification
Side Location
Driver & Passenger Side
Location
Upper & Lower
Front
Our steering and suspension components are pre-greased and sealed for long life and do not require the extra maintenance typically required by greaseable versions.
Item Condition:New
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How to Replace Ball Joint 2003-06 GMC Envoy XL
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Tools used
Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper
15mm Wrench
Torque Wrench
Hammer
15mm Socket
Ball Joint Press
Rust Penetrant
Pry Bar
Jack Stands
19mm Socket
10mm Wrench
Grease Gun
Bearing Grease
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Wire Ties
10mm Socket
Ratchet
Floor Jack
Wire Cutters
1. Removing the Wheel
Pry off the center cap with a flat blade screwdriver
Loosen the lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
Secure the vehicle on jack stands
Remove the lug nuts
Pull off the wheel
2. Removing the Ball Joint
Separate the axle from its housing with a pry bar and a hammer
Unclip the brake line from its clips
Remove the ball joint retaining ring with a hammer and punch
Remove two 10mm bolts from the steering knuckle bracket
Apply penetrating oil to the control arm nut and bolt
Remove the 15mm nut and bolt from the control arm
Strike the control arm with a hammer to loosen it
Pull the steering knuckle forward
Support the wheel knuckle with wire ties
Cut off the ball joint boot with a razor
Fit a ball joint press to the ball joint
Tighten the press to press out the ball joint
Remove the ball joint press
Tap out the ball joint with a hammer
3. Installing the New Ball Joint
Push the new ball joint into place
Fit the ball joint press onto the ball joint
Tighten the ball joint press to press in the ball joint
Tap the ball joint in with a hammer
Tap the snap ring into place with a hammer and punch
If you are replacing the snap ring, put the new ring on with snap ring pliers
Push the steering knuckle into place
Push the control arm onto the ball joint
Tap the control arm onto the ball joint with a hammer
Start the 15mm nut and bolt into the control arm
Remove the wire ties from the steering knuckle
Push the axle into its housing
Tighten the 15mm nut to 50 foot-pounds of torque
Fasten the grease fitting onto the ball joint with a 10mm wrench
Add grease to the ball joint with a grease gun
Insert the two 10mm bolts into the steering knuckle bracket
Clip the brake line into place
4. Reattaching the Wheel
Slide the wheel into place
Start the lug nuts by hand
Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
Lower the vehicle to the ground
Tighten the lug nuts to 100 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern
Reattach the center cap
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Hi, I'm Mike from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video, we're going to show you how to replace an upper ball joint on this 2003 GMC Envoy XL and we show you on the passenger's side but the driver's side is the same procedure. The items you'll need for this are a new upper ball joint from 1AAuto.com; flat blade screwdriver; 10, 15, and 19 millimeter socket and ratchet; 15 millimeter wrench; hammer; punch; snap ring pliers, depending on the condition of your old ring around your ball joint; razor; ball joint press; jack and jack stands; and a torque wrench.
Start off by removing your wheel and tire. Pry off the cap first. If you don't have the benefit of air tools, you want to loosen the lug nuts then raise and secure the vehicle on jack stands and remove the lug nuts that way. We have air tools so we put the vehicle up on jack and jack stands to remove the lug nuts and remove the wheel and tire.
Using a pry bar or a large flat blade screwdriver, just insert it in between the axle and the axle housing and just hammer it to separate the axle. Now, remove this clip here, and ours is broken so we're just going to use some wire cutters to remove the wire tie, but normally you just pry the clip open with the flat blade screwdriver. There's a rotating ring that holds the ball joint in. You want to use a punch and a hammer and you can see we do it before we release the upper control arm. You want to get that retaining ring out. Next, remove these two 10 millimeter bolts. We'll fast forward as Mike does that. Just pull the wheel knuckle forward and just make sure your axle pulls free and then support your wheel knuckle with wire ties or string just so that it's not being supported by those harnesses. We're just going to cut off this boot around the ball joint.
With this little tool, we'll be able to press on the hard part of the ball joint and we actually have the augment ours with another little attachment. Then this cup goes around the outside of the ball joint there. Put the press on here. Now, the press will be pushing around the edge of the ball joint and down into the cup and the cup is holding. It's not hitting the ball joint. It's holding around the steering knuckle. It's very important that you line everything up straight. Go nice and slow. You can see the ball joint has been pushed down and out.
Take your new ball joint and push it up into place. Push that up in. You need a sleeve to go up on top and this can just contact right against the bottom of your ball joint. We use the press to push the ball joint up and in and sometimes it helps to just use a hammer. You put a lot of pressure on with the press then use the hammer to get the ball joint, and seed it all the way in. If your old ring is still in good condition, just hit it back into place. Otherwise, use snap ring pliers and put the new snap ring into place.
Push the wheel knuckle back and then just push your upper control arm down on to the ball joint and hammer it down the rest of the way and just slide that bolt through. Replace the nut and make sure you remove your wire ties or string. Push the axle back into place. We'll fast forward as Mike tightens this up. Torque this to 50 foot-pounds. Twist the grease fitting into place and tighten it up with a 10 millimeter wrench. If you have a grease gun, just top it off. Then, just put the bolts back into place and re-clip your harness. Our clip is broken so we're just going to use a wire tie and then just tighten up those two 10 millimeter bolts.
Replace your wheel and replace the lug nuts and tighten them up preliminarily. Lower the vehicle, tighten the rest of the way and torque each of them to a hundred foot-pounds in a crossing pattern. Once you have them torqued, replace you cap then you should be all set.
We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.
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The boot design is terrible
Philip
May 28, 2016
The boot has the same diameter as the widest part of the ball joint. Therefore, you have to pull the boot off before pressing. So far so good, but good luck trying to get the boot back on without ripping it after pressing it on. I could not figure out how to put the boot on without tearing. Maybe you can.
Dont buy
Henry
February 16, 2017
This are complete trash had a hard time installing them and didnt fit right. The boots are not assembled and its almost impossible to get them on with out ripping the boots and grease coming out. Spend the money and buy good ones and not this. Ended up buying 4 new one somewhere else.
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Jason
June 6, 2017
I recently purchased this product from 1A Auto. It was very reasonably priced, and fit the vehicle as expected. I highly recommend 1A Auto to anyone who asks. Additionally, the how-to videos are top rate.
Great value.
R
July 28, 2017
Quick shipping. Fits perfectly. About half the price of the local auto parts store.
First time customer
R
November 2, 2017
Order was accurate,package arrived earlier than expected.I am a satisfied customer plan to make more orders from 1A Auto I recommend this business to all new online buyers.
Very good quality
M
April 11, 2018
I am very happy with the quality and performance of the parts. My truck drives better than ever and I feel very confident that I can drive with saftey and dependability. The price was great. I will not hesitate to order all my auto parts from A1 Auto. Thanks guys
Heather
May 6, 2018
Install with no issues quality part and a great price
Ball joints and sway bar links
Woodrow
June 15, 2018
The job was tough for a non auto mechanic but the wuality parts and supplied 1a auto videos i completed my job and improved the handling of my SUV I WILL buy my next need part from 1 a auto!
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V
August 10, 2018
The parts were exactly what I needed and the quality was very good. Fit just like the original factory. Thanks1
ball joints upper an lower
quintin
October 13, 2018
saved money and the ball joints fitted just right.After putting the joints on my SUV an getting a wheel alinement my SUV drove just like it was new. No swaying control of steering was great an smooth. My tires were worn on inside now with the new ball joints the tires will not be wearing out as with the old ones.the coast was much less than in the auto part store.Thank You for the savings!!
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G
December 18, 2018
I was very pleased with the ball joints that I ordered and with the price was good from other places I looked to purchase the product I have told friends and and family about ordering from 1aauto for auto pieces
Charmane
February 11, 2019
Very happy with my purchase love 1A Auto will continue to buy from them very fast shipping and great quality in the product
Aligned Again
Joseph
February 27, 2019
Both my SUV's needed some TLC and A1 Auto came through in a big way. Now I can count on many miles without any worries. This will also save on tire wear. Thank You A1 !!!
Earl
March 5, 2019
It was a perfect fit no problem at all l would recommend it to any one
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W
March 28, 2019
Awesome parts selection with no hassle from ordering to shipping it home to you!
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Jeff
May 13, 2019
Good
Good price, good parts, fast shipping
Wolf
June 9, 2019
Since my first time trying 1a its been my go to parts outlet have been satisfied every time
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R
July 8, 2019
Perfectly fit. Product arrive on time
Exactly what I needed
Charity
September 10, 2019
This was exactly what I needed it arrived quickly and in perfect condition.
Fit right.
kenneth
September 18, 2019
Fit perfect, great improvement over the worn out ball joints, clunk going over bumps is now a thing of the past. I recommend these if on a tight budget.
Amazing product... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Max
October 12, 2019
These ball joints made the steering in my truck feel new again. The old ones were very hard to get out but ounce you get that done its all quick and easy with these ball joints. Every part I have ordered from this company has been amazing. Will get again if I ever need more.
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Ron
March 20, 2020
Everything was good all around from the price to shipping in a timely manner...
Great job A1 auto parts i will defenitly be doing business with you again..
D
March 31, 2020
Great product and great price...will totally be buying what I need form here again!!
First time
michael
June 24, 2020
Was my first time replacing ball joints. Was worried about some of the negative reviews about tearing the boot. But...just removed the boot. Pressed in ball joint and replaced the boot. Easy peasy lemon squeezey! My car doesnt pop anymore
Joseph
September 26, 2020
Worked great nicely oversized
1st time
V
October 20, 2020
For my first time purchasing from this website, I was definitely satisfied. My order was a few days ahead of schedule, and came in perfect condition. I'll definitely be ordering from here again.!!
Excellent service and price
Edward
October 29, 2020
Great service good price and fast delivery
Quality parts
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B
November 3, 2020
The shipping was fast and the ball joints seem to be good quality but not happy that they don't have grease fittings they are sealed unit's
Very good
Kevin
November 4, 2020
Great, parts, great service. Delivered fast. Recommend to all my friends and they cant believe what I get parts for compared to the local stores.
Up in the air???
Big Ed
January 21, 2023
Never got to use them yet, may never install them...
Brian
October 2, 2023
I would recommend product ,they fit perfect and was well made
Customer Q&A
Are these greaseable?January 25, 2017
James D
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Some of the manufactures we use provide grease fittings to ensure that routine maintenance may be followed and fresh grease may be applied at your convenience. Other vendors we use seal the ball joints and do not require grease to be applied.
January 25, 2017
Alex P
do i need to buy the ball joints if i am buying the axle for my GMC ENVOY 2008 ?January 14, 2019
D T
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that all depends on the wear its best to replace all the parts of the front end at the same time they probably have the same wear and it will only be a matter of time before they go and youll already jave it apart
January 14, 2019
Fred M
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You do not have to replace them at the same time, however, if you are already in there replacing the axle, it may be a good idea to do do these as well as they may be worn.
January 14, 2019
Christa R
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It is not a must that you buy the ball joints. Since you have the wheel already off and complete access to the area I would check over anything that could have potential to wear and need replaced. Starting with upper and lower ball joints, tie rod end, sway bar link, front brake pads as well. On ball joints look for slack, tore boot, being dry as well as others. Ball joints are simple to fix but you must go your choice of store and rent a tool designed exactly for that. It's simple very simple to do. Hope i helped you.
January 15, 2019
L A
Do these come pre greased?January 19, 2019
Deno F
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They do come pre greased so you just need to install them.
January 19, 2019
Corey M
The 4 piece upper and lower ball joint set for 45.95,is it just for 1 side of the chevy trailblazer or both?January 26, 2019
J C
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It would be for both sides left and right.
January 26, 2019
Corey M
Does this part work for a 4 wheel drive?May 13, 2019
Eastan D
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Worked for me. 2006 Envoy Denali
May 13, 2019
Jeffrey A
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This is able to work for vehicles with 4 wheel drive.
May 14, 2019
Emma F
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Yes
May 24, 2019
T J
What make are these OEM ball joints?August 28, 2019
CLARENCE C
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1A Auto's house brand parts are manufactured by various aftermarket companies specifically for us and built to your vehicle's exact OEM specifications. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
August 29, 2019
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