How to Replace Front Upper & Lower Ball Joints 90-01 Jeep Cherokee

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace loose, worn, or creaking ball joints. This video is applicable to the 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, Jeep, Cherokee
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@1AAuto 4 года назад

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@shellymoss2793 2 года назад

@lukehall4400 Год назад

its 9:00 on a saturday night and im at home by myself watching this video. I dont even own a cherokee.

@ROMSiegeWar 5 лет назад

he mentioned the new lower ball joint had a snap ring included with it, yet never showed installing the snap ring. I would doubt that vehicle used a snap ring since I have owned several and all replacement ball joints have always included a snap ring yet you can not install it as ball joint is not tall enough on most of those vehicles. and since they didnt show it being installed I am guessing I am right, but it should have been mentioned, or shown installed if I am wrong, leaving out parts can be confusing to people, even if it seems basic to others.

@moonlightdriller 5 лет назад

READ THIS FIRST!!! Cory Gurney is right! I followed this video step by step and it led me into a trap! 1aauto said to install the top first, then the bottom and you cant with the tools they have here. watch it closely at 12:48, the lower ball joint needs another couple millemeters to go to be pressed in all the way, and then the video edits it out, and its magically pressed all the way in. I spent an hour of back breaking, Knuckle busting, swearing session trying to use all different types of spare junk around my shop to make it press in the last bit, and it kept popping off with all the pressure. Finally I went inside and watched some other videos and read cory's comment on here and it became clear, 1aauto was doing it wrong, and edited out that part of the video showing them do some funky stuff. they knew they messed up and just didnt want to edit there video the right way, shotty work 1aauto, fix this video! The correct way to install is the bottom one first, watch other videos online, its easy to see.

@timoy4988 4 года назад

Copy that shit, there was some Tom foolery there that can ruin you day. Great catch Aaron!! That's why I read the comments.

@nyrvg 4 года назад

Woah . Thanks for the tip .

@Tracybignasty 4 года назад

Wow thanks! So you are saying I should do the bottom than the top? To avoid all that extra work?

@taldenk 3 года назад

Just had to call it a night because I couldn't get that last few millimeters in on the bottom. Watched more videos and realized what you point out is exactly correct. Bottom one needs to go in first. What did you do to get the bottom one completely in?

@tkorn43 2 года назад

No, you can/should install the top one first... You should just use a cup on the top side of the lower ball joint when installing, not just the bare tool on the knuckle. Most ball joint presses you'd rent from an auto parts stores have those cups.

@sirlovey1607 6 лет назад

Nice video, clear , concise and to the point. No pointless jabber. I also like the added torque specs. Thanks for taking the time to teach.

@1AAuto 6 лет назад

+SIR LOVEY Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

@lotuscampbell8660 3 года назад

I’m pretty sure all torque specs on xjs are 2 ugha ughas from the impact driver😂😂

@pxtn 5 лет назад

This video was incredibly helpful. I didn't disconnect my tierod, just supported the knuckle after I took it off. I was pretty intimidated but this video gave me confidence. After 280000 miles, my stock ones were shot. I recommend replacing axle ujoints and wheel bearing assembly as well. If you're already in there, assemble with new goodies. My big socket for the axle nut was too big to fit through the hole in my rim. I read other people saying they had trouble with the axle spinning. Just put it in 4wd and it stays put.

@LukeTrovisi 2 года назад

Thank you so much I just got my 2000 XJ and have to do my u-joints. I was looking for other things to do while down there. I’m replacing the sway bar as well, friend convinced me not to redo the entire suspension but I’m just trying to see what else I can do while I’m down there to optimize my time.

@a320214 6 лет назад

Thank you very much : very good and helpful video and BIG PLUS for saying all the VALUES to torque the nuts !!! You are Great Pro : THANK YOU for your time making/sharing this video !!!

@1AAuto 6 лет назад

+VLP Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

@lotuscampbell8660 3 года назад

I’m pretty sure the spec for torque on cherokees is about 2 ugha ughas from the impact

@dawoodk103 4 года назад

Best video on RU-vid for Jeep Xj's.

@monkfamily11 2 года назад

Thanks for such a well-narrated video with great camera angles. You make the best instructional videos around! Straightforward with no nonsense.

@mosheshecklebergstein4900 7 лет назад

Would like to add... if you have fluid leaking when the axle is removed you have a bad inner seal. The "outter seal" isn't truely a seal, it rarely is touching the axle housing to keep anything out/in anyways. Inner seals involve removing your gearing but are 100% worth it if you drive in a lot of wet weather, or go offroading in mud/water. Also clean the axle thoroughly before re-installing or you're just going to be putting all that dirt and rust into the differential housing.

@bunnybono1256 2 года назад

This literally impossible to get it through tho without getting anything on how in the world do people do it

@philipcbarrera1537 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for making this video. Very detailed instructions . Love watching this channel. They always give you all the tools and torque specs you need to do a repair job like this. And the screen shots are great.

@paulkaufman4901 5 лет назад

Outstanding Information! I am amazed by the poor procedures used by most of the "experts" doing these videos. Your procedure, including the removal of the axle nut, is about perfect. I learned the hard way to remove the axle nut before removing the tire.

@1AAuto 5 лет назад

+paul kaufman Thank you very much!

@MJT2707 5 лет назад

Excellent video, exactly what I was looking for.

@1AAuto 5 лет назад

+MJT2707 Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

@msc1064 Месяц назад

Yes I agree with your statement. Sometimes there is not enough room left to get the snap ring in. But great job though.

@0halibut0 5 лет назад

you never mentioned the angled piece needed to keep the ball joint pressed in evenly, and the top cap of the press magically disappears while you ware pressing the upper joint in. You pressed the upper on bare metal.

@walther9161 4 года назад

Great video as usual!!! Looks like a good idea to do a brake job at the same time.

@1AAuto 4 года назад

+RM Tbc Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@FishingFlip 7 лет назад

you know you did more work all you had to do is remove those three 13mm 12 point bolts from the hub pull it out with the shaft and boom just the open knuckle

@sheenweezy2412 3 года назад

Yeah but he put a new hub on... which isnt what the video was about but he didnt do extra work. Just everyone watching to learn did. 😆

@sebastiangordillo8257 3 года назад

You fellas are awesome! Thanks for the informational video, very helpful.

@wyattandwill12 10 месяцев назад

I skipped out on doing the ball joints when doing my front end (with mostly 1AAuto parts I must add) and I guess I’ll find out if I have any issues come my alignment appointment Monday lol. I do remember there being a big of a click in one way of moving the wheel so I’ll see.

@aaronbagby208 7 месяцев назад

Great video. However, it should be noted that you do use socket sizes not listed in the required tool list at the beginning (28mm, 32mm)

@stephenanderson5630 7 лет назад

Awesome video guys. great instructions couldn't have done this any better. I have a 2000 jeep Cherokee Xj that could use some new ball joint. I will definitely consider your video and parts. Ty

@1AAuto 7 лет назад

We'd love it if you buy from us! But either way, we're glad that you liked the video and found it helpful. Thanks for watching! For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/strut-pair/i/1assp01066?f=1027288&y=2013&RU-vid&ATony&CTA%20Comment

@yafois988 Год назад

I recommend a bit of hear on the radii part to expand hole for easier faster insert step, yet this was good example to follow g[[here thx. Shalom

@james5460 6 лет назад

Brilliant video. Not a criticism, just a helpful attempt to clear up confusion for those following along, narrator said "38 mm" at the very end when reinstalling the axle nut when he meant 36 mm. I'm sure he just misspoke since when he loosened it at the beginning he said 36 mm for the same bolt (and it is 36 mm). As another commenter noted, you'll also need a 28 mm socket which is not listed at the beginning.

@1AAuto 6 лет назад

+James Thank you for checking us out, and the advice. This will certainly assist other viewers complete the repair in a timely fashion with the necessary size tools. 1aauto.com

@larryk9966 6 лет назад

My 97 ZJ (AWD 5.2) uses a 32 mm axle nut. Doesn't hurt to have a selection of larger impacts for removing this part.

@pastorlugo121 4 года назад

Outstanding video. You should be teaching automotive technology. Thanks again.

@1AAuto 4 года назад

+Pastor Lugo Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@jdahmer 4 года назад

Very helpful video. Make sure you have a 28mm socket for the lower ball joint castle nut, as the list of parts and tools needed does not include this socket.

@stancalloway2870 3 года назад

he says its a 28 when taking off the lower, but says use a 32 to get it back on.

@andrewcheatle4691 5 лет назад

Just finished ball joints on right hand side of my XJ - all good and it's thanks to your video. One correction - it's 36mm for the Axle nut.

@1AAuto 5 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback! +Andrew Cheatle

@run2thefight Год назад

Great video. Saw another video where the guy put a little grease on the outside and inside of the bearings Thought

@jinxtacy 7 лет назад

I'm an idiot. I never thought about removing the axle nut with the wheel on. There seems to be way less swearing using your method.

@pxtn 5 лет назад

Just put it in 4wd

@BurntToastFTW 5 лет назад

i probably woulda done the same thing lol, good thing i saw this video beforehand

@jackdooley8732 5 лет назад

Mee too.

@andrewcheatle4691 5 лет назад

Sure as long as the center cap of your wheels is big enough to allow access for the 36mm nut. It was fine on my Limited alloys, but on my Sport alloys it was too small.

@michaelg6890 5 лет назад

Invest in an impact wrench. Best investment you can make for suspension work.

@greencherokee7231 4 года назад

Thanks M Shadows

@mattgann1857 3 месяца назад

Am I wrong or did the break pads get installed upside down?? Notches on bottom I believe. Upside down or rather on wrong side.

@dealinwithit1 3 года назад

Excellent video and torque specs included!

@1980Baldeagle 3 года назад

Good time to replace the axle seals yeah?

@wcjeep 3 года назад

Highly recommend anti seize on the unit bearing mating surfaces. Makes it easy for the next person.

@yafois988 Год назад

Absolutely, what burden others with poor craftsmanship work previous!

@jbossnack 7 лет назад

this is a very good instructional video. thank you very much for making this.

@1AAuto 7 лет назад

+John Bossnack Thanks for watching. We carry the replacement ball joints shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. Hope this helps you out. www.1aauto.com/jeep-ball-joint/i/1asbs00027#RU-vid&CTA%20Comments&

@jackhammergaming3526 3 месяца назад

My lower ball joint came with snap ring also but when I run ball joint as far as it can go u can not install snap ring.

@NorEastBeast 5 месяцев назад

Wish you also provided links to where we could buy the different castle nuts. I think the upper is 22mm and the bottom 28 mm? Anyone know where I can buy these castle nuts?

@steveschauer2001 8 лет назад

Great Video. Thank You!!!

@1AAuto 8 лет назад

+Steve Schauer No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out. For any other Jeep owners looking to replace their ball joints, 1A Auto offers the parts here: www.1aauto.com/jeep-ball-joint/i/1asbs00027?RU-vid&CTA%20Comment&ATony

@JBetoRodrigues 6 лет назад

Great video...No Doubt. GREAT. Is it the same for a 1995 Grand Cherokee ZJ ? Cheers

@andrewriley5472 5 лет назад

You forgot the c clip on the ball joint..

@jasperstanley765 5 лет назад

My only complaint when he's torquing some of the bolts/nuts he gets to his torque then you see him push it further, not recheck torque but full on going passed torque 13:55 is a prime example. I might be seeing it wrong or the audio isn't synced properly but it's showing him get the click then push further then another click when he releases. So pretty sure he over torqued at least 3 or 4 bolts/nuts...

@1AAuto 5 лет назад

+Jasper Stanley Not to worry! The mechanics always properly torque the nuts and bolts.

@deanks711 4 года назад

What happened to the snap ring part

@trollalong7950 Год назад

I thought that all bolts on an XJ were torqued to German spec..... Good n tight EDIT: With stock rims you can not take the axel bolt off with the tire on.

@jedidias7091 3 года назад

What is Axel fluid ? And where/ how do you add more ? Stupid question but I'm doing this, this weekend

@BND407 5 лет назад

So you did or did not need to use the c clamp on the lower ball joint?

@mobilemechanic2815 7 лет назад

super helpful

@1AAuto 7 лет назад

+thad poore Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/jeep-ball-joint/i/1asbs00027?RU-vid&CTA+Comment&J87iZCP1yI

@jamesdewer 2 года назад

My 01 disagrees with my suggested direction of travel, especially in hard right corner. The left wheel will hit a minor ripple or imperfection and well, has a mind of it's own . Any suggestions? Tire pressure? It requires constant attention when behind the wheel. I can't even take a call without the car veering around.

@montypizzle5780 3 года назад

To those of you watching this secretly while at work with subtitles... the torque spec for the upper and lower balljoints are 75 ft-lbs, and 80 ft-lbs respectively. Not 275 and 280 lmao.

@1AAuto 3 года назад

+MontyPizzle Thanks for the feedback! We'll pass this info along to our production team and see if we can get this adjusted.

@michaelprice8633 2 года назад

any experience with lower ball joints, that don't want to budge? mine are moving as easily as the upper ball joints.

@butchs2337 2 года назад

great video best i have seen for doing this job A++++++

@steveleisten1189 2 года назад

Don’t forget to grease the lower , then remove the fitting and install the low-profile plug . ( or the axle joint will wipe it out …) AND , install the snap ring before installing the axle shaft !

@nikburisson9-pissedoffpeasant- 6 лет назад

I was hoping he would explain if the axle pulls itself in to the hub. At the beginning you just tap it out of the hub. Does the axle shaft pull itself into the hub when you tighten the 36 mm wheel nut?

@1AAuto 6 лет назад

Yes the bearing needs to be torqued with the 36 mm axle nut, so the axle is essentially holding the hub and bearing to the vehicle. 1aauto.com

@Domp896 5 лет назад

That is not true the are three bolts that hold the hub to the knuckle. The axle does not hold the hub on. The axle but is so it can hold the axle in position

@missylipscomb8643 7 месяцев назад

I dont recall seeing the snap ring installed....

@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285 3 года назад

I hit a rut in the road and my tires slam hard like they hit a wall. Suggestions?? Thanks

@cassovel1 7 лет назад

just something I noticed.. you didn't include the 28mm socket on the tools list at the beginning of the video.. now I gotta wait on my wife to get home so I can go to the store and buy one lol.. but I should have paid more attention to the video before I started.. but otherwise great video!

@w8what575 3 года назад

Yeah…the bolt rounded off so I’m trying to remove the knuckle while the hub is still in it…not happening I’m assuming…worked that way in a trailblazer but not a Jeep lol

@corygurney5370 7 лет назад

You need to install the bottom joint first as it's difficult to install after the top. Watch any other ball joint video. And you'll see they all install the bottom first. If I'm wrong, I'd like to see him fully install the bottom with the set up he had. It's impossible!!! Thanks for the headache.

@jinxtacy 7 лет назад

Isn't that what he did @12:37

@NickVisual 7 лет назад

Cory Gurney on a lift, you can put the top in first. On jack stands in your garage, there's not enough room to get the press upside down like in the video, so the bottom has to go in first.

@Prop_2112 5 лет назад

Very helpful. Thank you !!!

@1AAuto 5 лет назад

+PropDuster Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

@mattkroft6057 6 лет назад

I have a 2014 jeep Cherokee trailhawk that needs a lower ball joint replacement. Will the removal and install be the same as Seen in this video

@1AAuto 6 лет назад

+Matt Kroft It may be a different procedure on your application. We currently do not have an auto repair video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com

@FranciscaRodriguez-od1op Год назад

So he adds a cup up top but the takes it off!?!? That looks like its just the C frame on the actual ball joint.. Whats up with that?

@jacobmansker9624 4 года назад

Will this work for an 89

@russadams1298 4 года назад

He went way more then20 ft lbs on the caliper bolts!

@lindseyLohansAjoke94 3 года назад

Is it required to remove the bearing and wheel hub to change the ball joints?

@lol123321123321 3 года назад

On 4wd yeah. 2wd you can leave the hub on the knuckle when you remove it. On 4wd you can leave the axle nut on and just take the wheel bearing out with the axle to save time. Unless you're doing u-joints as well

@reza_dc2 4 года назад

should the suspension be pre-loaded before tightening down?

@1AAuto 4 года назад

+RZA77 The ball joints can be tightened when the vehicle is lifted, but it wouldn't hurt either way. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@marcosestrada499 7 лет назад

is this procedure the same for a 2x4 ?

@michaelg6890 5 лет назад

No, lumber does not have provisions for ball joints.

@dealinwithit1 3 года назад

Is it 36mm or 38mm socket for the axel nut he says 36 at the beginning then 38 at the end

@1AAuto 3 года назад

+dealinwithit1 Sorry for the confusion. It is the 36mm.

@zachmetcalf5832 4 года назад

great video

@1AAuto 4 года назад

+Zach Metcalf Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@jason6623 4 года назад

Good video 👍

@1AAuto 4 года назад

+Jason Radcliff Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@smokeyyy_da_tree 11 месяцев назад

You didn't put the clip ring bk on the ball joint

@valterbettiol6278 Год назад

Very Good *****

@davidlee3290 3 года назад

Top ball joint piece of cake , bottom ball joint thinking about burning the whole jeep down

@soonersfan96 Год назад

*Uses torque wrench* *Over torques every nut and bolt he puts it on* Also, you should probably replace that ball joint again since you stripped out the grease zert fitting on it. Otherwise not a bad video.

@garyburns5190 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, but never said anything about snap ring

@electrofranko 5 лет назад

Where does the snap ring go and what is the purpose

@1AAuto 5 лет назад

+electrofranko The snap ring goes on the bottom of the ball joint after it is pressed in for extra security keeping it installed. 1aauto.com

@robertsaucedo6352 5 лет назад

Do you have a vid on this for a jeep liberty 03 3.7

@michaelmixon2479 7 лет назад

How much time to do one side?

@1AAuto 7 лет назад

+michael mixon It may take a couple of hours to perform this repair. Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement balljoints shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/jeep-ball-joint/i/1asbs00027?RU-vid&CTA%20Comment&ATony

@Domp896 5 лет назад

Your are not supposed to continue to pull the torque wrench after it clicks like you do otherwise you are over torquing. Supposed to pull the torque wrench until it clicks and no more

@1AAuto 4 года назад

+Domenick Palmiotto Thanks for the feedback! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

@michaelmixon2479 7 лет назад

How much is the labor on this job?

@1AAuto 7 лет назад

+michael mixon It would depend on the hourly rate that the garage charges. 1aauto.com

@M70ACARRY 7 лет назад

michael mixon $180

@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285 3 года назад

@@M70ACARRY. Per side!

@larrywalker6105 3 года назад

@@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285 yes

@cristianponce1674 4 года назад

Yo compre las parts ai y ni vienen para echar grasa

@stephenford9082 3 года назад

Did you notice the brake pads were on backwards

@ReodorF1 6 лет назад

is it any point of only changing the upper ball joint or do i have to change both??

@1AAuto 6 лет назад

You do not have to change them both necessarily, it all depends on what kind of condition the parts are in.

@minimonkey969 5 лет назад

“May need to put some force behind it” casually stands on a tight rope**

@123richza 2 года назад

step #1 turn heat on in garage, get car on your lift and set it to desired height. step #2 remember you dont have a garage and pay someone to do this nasty ass job. step #3 find the guy that said "oh, you need upper ball joints" and smack him in the head.