2002 Chevy Trailblazer Ball Joints

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
Is there a trick to pressing "Out" the original ball joints from the lower control arm? Do you have to grind off the crown top of the ball joint to press the old joint through?
Sunday, December 23rd, 2007 AT 5:32 PM

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Tiny
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There is a flange that first needs to be removied.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_fla_1.jpg

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Sunday, December 23rd, 2007 AT 5:40 PM
Tiny
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I took the edges of the flange. However the ball joint press I got from the parts store did not have the correct fittings for the Trailblazer. So I had to get the ball joint pressed out at the local Midas. 15$, it was worth it!
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Monday, December 24th, 2007 AT 1:28 PM

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