How To Replace Upper Control Arms & Lower Ball Joints On A Jeep Liberty 2002

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[@geronimo67]

Awesome. After watching this video I changed the upper control arm and ball joint and the lower ball joint. In the process I also changed the outer tie rod and the sway bar. Great how-to video!

[@mopar2ya165]

On the upper joint. Leave the bushing bolts finger tight. Tighten all your nuts on the ball joints, lower it to the ground then tighten the bushing nuts. This allows the suspension to be in its normal position.

[@nicholasdriver2194]

Hi there this vid helped immensely thank you! Just wanted to add that for 4wd models there's an axle nut you gotta pull and then get the axle loose (carefully tapping it out can help). Also on some models there's an ABS sensor, but you DON'T disconnect the sensor from the spindle/knuckle as it can get damaged in the process of pulling it out. Disconnect the electrical connector in the engine bay (carefully pulling a little red tab out then disconnecting like a typical connector) and feed the wiring through to the wheel well and then you're home free! Thanks again.

[@EthanoftheD30]

thanks for adding this

[@ramonolivasfelix8909]

Good job, very helpful, thank u ✌🏻 out

[@PabloPerez-vy9gs]

Thanks buddy,I little understand english ,but you explain very fantastic and the video and right now I can to repair it

[@flat3six]

Great video, excellent instructions and tips. Keep up the great work.

[@anon4391]

This video was super easy to follow! I like how he explained everything.

[@edherdz9663]

very good explanation, thanks

[@tre57production]

Great video I'm doing my upper up now

[@JayTdub13]

Awesome video! Very well done.

[@zaccheusjammer1844]

Awesome video and great advice, thanks for the post!

[@2ndsspz]

thank you for the video

[@2ndsspz]

amazed at how all your bolts just pop out with ease,

[@victoryfirst2878]

Thanks for insight on fixing the front end.

[@Robert-nh9cw]

So, on my upper ball joint nut, its very rusted. I got it nearly off,but the entire bolt spins now and the 10mm head on it is stripped. Any solution to stop the bolt from spinning inside the balljoint,or doni have to keep fighting this thing with 2 wrenches? I may have to cut the damn bolt,or try to bang a 3/8 socket on it and keep trying with my 21mm against it...

[@juanchopanzaz3947]

very good video

[@5555lupo]

do you need to add any grease on new lower ball joint because i changed them me too, i pumpend a little bit grease, is it correct?

[@newporg6887]

Thank you.

[@minthillbilly]

You are welcome!

[@davebarajas5308]

You just saved my ass. Thanks

[@robs4193]

What in the world is the trick to getting the nut on the drivers side rear upper control arm pivot? I have the bolt in properly, but I can’t reach in to start the nut and can’t get a socket on an extension to set square to the end of the bolt?

[@robs4193]

Cried uncle too quick. Here was my trick... Beg my small handed 20 year old daughter to help old dad, and spend 5 minutes explaining what needs done. 30 seconds later, she had the nut started!

[@babybeirut4817]

Lol u sound like Dr Phil 😃

[@EthanoftheD30]

Any tips on getting that lower ball joint out? Mine is NOT coming out of the knuckle as easily as I had hoped. I’ve been knocking mine with a hammer ( I don’t think I see any clips or o rings). Is there a better way to get it out?

[@richardd.7479]

You probably already fixed it but I had same issue. Drivers side took me over an hour, passenger 15 minutes. I had to use a ball joint press to get the drivers side out. Very sketchy set up the way I did it. Passenger side is used a 3/4 ball joint spectator that barely fit the edge of the arm. I have a 7/8 inch on order, it would have made it way easier.

[@EthanoftheD30]

@@richardd.7479 yea I ended up pressing it. I also did it with a very sketchy set up. I actually broke a vice with the amount of torque I was putting on it. Hard to believe that was almost a year ago!

[@TheaLorraine]

yeaaa you showed me the easy stuff ,,

[@chrisw8600]

I replaced both upper, lower ball joints, inner, and outter tie rods and new hub bearings on my 03 liberty four wheel drive. Now I'm getting a popping sound from front suspension. Is it possible I just don't have everything tight enough? Let me know what are some suggestions

[@TaijiArban]

When does it make sound? Is it when going over bumps/potholes or turning?

[@chrisw8600]

It's over large bumps at lower speeds ( backing/pulling out of drive way) and when turning mostly left turns.

[@TaijiArban]

@@chrisw8600 hmm... Might wanna have your CV joints checked. That's the only reason I can think of a popping sound.

[@chrisw8600]

Only part of front suspension I have NOT replaced is the lower control arm/bushings.

[@TaijiArban]

@@chrisw8600 hmm... Could be anything. It's not uncommon for new parts to sometimes be defective. I would take it to an alignment/suspension shop and have them diagnose what it could be. I took mine to be aligned cause the steering wheel would shake and the guy told me that the ball joints were worn out and even showed me by moving the tires up and down. I just replaced the lower ball joints and it's been as smooth as a new car. Oh I didn't have the shop replace it since the labor price was kinda high.

[@rkwsr]

excellent

[@mrdaytrack6068]

Hi ... I don't think this is a silly question!? Where are the front drive shafts that come from the front differential axle; for the 4x4 capability ... !? Thank's. William (Hampshire UK)

[@richardd.7479]

Its not a 4x4 jeep. Mine is 2wd and does not have them.

[@bruceb8999]

You don't hang the caliper by its hose.

[@xevier6911]

Are you using the regular 6" "C" frame or the large one 9"?

[@jonathanglass1564]

What size is the axel nut?

[@chrisw8600]

What kind of ball joints did you use for the lower

[@wandavazquez9960]

Bushing

[@TaijiArban]

I go with oem Mopar ones or Moog and if none of them are in stock then mevotech.

[@albaniapascal3262]

Looks like I'm taking to shop.

[@Archangeldawn]

Yup, same here. Don't have all the tools or the time, so shop it is.

[@TaijiArban]

@@Archangeldawn ikr. I legit want to do it but I don't have time or tool and if I mess it up somehow then it's gonna be a pain to tow.

[@TaijiArban]

I know you can borrow it from one of the auto parts store but I heard they require a down payment of around 100$ to rent the tools and returns it when you return the tool. I don't have 100$ cash laying around so ehhh.

[@Archangeldawn]

@@TaijiArban I took it to the mechanic and it was $310 in parts (replaced both sides of the ball joints), then $300 for labor for each side, so $600 in labor. Total cost $910. I don't have to worry about it anymore but such is the price to pay.

[@TaijiArban]

@@Archangeldawn I just had mine done, bought the ball joints for 100$ both sides and the mechanic did it for 150$ both sides.

[@mr.j6805]

How much does it usually cost to replace them?

[@dougwilliams44]

D.I.Y.? Parts= about $300 IF you have a press, grease gun, impact, compressor etc..

[@barryalford5513]

They measure sockets in milliliters now? 4:12

[@my2centz196]

Why can't I find a video of a 4x4? I want to know if I can replace the bushings on lower control arm without removing it and the hub. I haven't gotten the parts yet so trying to find an easier way if possible

[@dunebasher1971]

I did this on my 4x4 Liberty. There's no need to remove the hub or knuckle, but you do need to remove the LCA completely. It's only 4 bolts and the nut for the lower ball joint, you can get the arm off in a couple of minutes. It's an easy job if you have the proper tools for pressing the bushings - I picked up the special Mopar tools on eBay, but you don't absolutely need them. The only part that gave any trouble was getting the holes for the clevis bushing bolt to line up again during reassembly. Don't forget to mark the positions of the cam bolts before you remove them.

[@my2centz196]

@@dunebasher1971 thanks. I'm waiting for a nice day to do it but I did pick up a ball joint press kit. It's no Mopar tho it's just a cheap set but I think it will work. I appreciate the help the less I have to do the better.

[@trigger5.563]

👍

[@joelafleur6423]

Not 4x4. But similar process

[@eclipsedzeppelin]

Knock the crap of it!

[@hoaquy9818]

if you want God to forgive you dont commet here just go to the church and pray.