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Chevrolet El Camino Joint Kit,Front Upper Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 88911387$29.86 MSRP: $53.56You Save: $23.70 (45%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Chevrolet El Camino Ball Joint
The Ball Joint in Chevrolet El Camino as is evident from the position is in the suspension and steering assembly responsible for connecting the control arm to the steering knuckle. By permitting rotation in various axes, this component makes it possible for the vehicle to react to road surface and the set course. Originally made from steel, Ball Joint consists of a bearing stud and socket, shielded by the rubber boot since contamination by dirt and greasing are inevitable. Chevrolet El Camino applies both the Loaded and Unloaded Ball Joints where Loaded Joint being responsible for both supporting the vehicles load and Unloaded Joint simply provides support for the position of the vehicle. There are modified Ball Joint designs over the years, where Ball Joints for high-performance vehicles are available with adjustable components ideal for modified suspensions. Ball Joints are known to require regular check-ups because any sign of wear and tear of this part of the car will affect the vehicles noise, alignment and even tye wear.
Each OEM Chevrolet El Camino Ball Joint we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.
Chevrolet El Camino Ball Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How do you replace the upper ball joint on Chevrolet El Camino?A: To replace the upper ball joint for models from 1969 to 1971, raise the car on a hoist or jack stands, remove the front wheel, and separate the upper and lower ballstuds from the Steering Knuckle using a balljoint separator or a thick bolt if necessary, ensuring the lower Control Arm is supported. Check for wear by reinstalling the nut and measuring the torque; if it's excessively high or low, replace the joint. Cut or grind off the securing rivets, clean the control arm, and install the new joint with the supplied nuts and bolts, tightening them to the specified torque. Reconnect the ballstuds to the steering knuckle, lubricate the new joint, reinstall the front wheel, and lower the vehicle. For models from 1972 to 1980, raise the front end, remove the wheel, and the upper ballstud cotter pin, then loosen the ballstud nut by one turn. Remove the ballstud nuts, swing the steering knuckle out of the way, and support the upper arm with a block of wood. Check for lateral play in the balljoint; if necessary, grind off the rivets carefully, install the new balljoint with the provided nuts and bolts, and torque-tighten. Align the ballstud collar pin hole, remove the wooden block, ensure the tapered hole in the steering knuckle is clean, and install the stud nut with cotter pin. Lubricate the joint. For the lower ball joint replacement, raise the front end, remove the ballstud cotter pin, and loosen the ballstud nut by one turn. Press out the balljoint stud, remove the lower stud nut, and free the knuckle from the ballstud while removing the wheel. Support the upper control arm with a block of wood, press out the lower balljoint using a vise and tubular spacers, and install the replacement balljoint with the air vent facing inwards. Align the ballstud cotter pin hole, remove the wooden block, ensure the tapered hole in the steering knuckle is clean, install the stud nut, torque-tighten, and lubricate the new joint before replacing the wheel and lowering the car.
