Replace Ball Joint: 2011 KIA Sorento

Replace the 2011 KIA Sorento ball joint. In this video we'll be using a kit to remove and install a new ball joint.
A symptoms of a bad ball joint is you will hear grinding or a creaking sound when turning your steering wheel. This is most noticeable when driving at low speeds.
Failure to replace bad ball joints in time can cause the joint to snap and throw your wheel ahead or behind the strut mounts while driving. So it's a good idea to replace them when you notice the symptoms.
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[@GS-lh2nx]

Doing this tomorrow. I especially appreciate that you included the torque figures for the different fasteners. Thank you

[@seanwilson7334]

i did this job without removing the knuckle, i only took off the caliper and removed the retaining bolt for the ball joint pushed the lower control arm out of the ball joint stud and pushed the lower control arm down and wedged a brick between the lower control arm and the stabilizer arm, removed the circlip pressed the ball joint our with the same g clamp and pushed the new one in. i used an impact wrench for the pushing

[@igorcvetkovic2112]

thanks for posting the video and torque specs. i started with axle nut removal, then lower horizontal strut bolt, then the upper caliper bolt, then lower caliper bolt then upper strut horizontal bolt, then disk removal, then sensor and ball joint bolt.. for some reason i could not get my sockets in there because the bolts were protruding against each other and i could not get my tools in there. I also had to pound the ball joint out of the assembly as it was seized. the ball joint was also rusted and seized in the lower arm, and it broke into pieces as i pushed it out the bottom end. sanded and painted the rusted bits. i found the half ring for the ball joint to be a pain in the ass to put back on, it kept snapping on me. i actually removed the rubber boot off the ball joint so i can put the ring on without damaging the boot. then put the boot back on with its retaining rings. worked like a charm.

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

That's how it's done! You got this in the bag 💰

[@NecroticInnuendo]

great video. i don’t have many tips, but next time try using your floor jack to lift the hub so you can remove the control arm easier

[@pasta-eo5mt]

Thanks for posting this. Much appreciated.

[@shypop7735]

You don't need to do half of what was done, just undo the track rod end and lower ball joint. Release hub from wishbone and move to one side. Hitting cast iron and using a screwdriver to undo hub nut is just asking for trouble. Try loosening it before jacking it up or if you forget get someone to put foot on the brakes or use a piece of wood.

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[@automoe9657]

Yes

[@richardmejia3739]

Thank you

[@mackla88]

Hi. What is the part # or web site to purchase

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

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[@jeffpollard7304]

Good Video, not sure of process? BTW it’s called a ‘Cotter-Pin’ and always replace with New One, they are very cheap!!

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

You can get alot too

[@WalkerOne]

After doing this the ball joint was stuck and i couldn't get it out. So i ened up dropping the control arm. I then realized, it would have been easier if i had just dropped the control arm pressed out the ball joint and reinstalled the controll arm.

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Agreed. I recommend that route to take if you have a vice for stabilization. But if no vice, still shouldn't be a problem. Sometimes it boils down to preference.

[@harmonferrell9843]

How long did it take you to do this?

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

I think you should let the pros at shop deal with this

[@fernandofgg]

I cant remove mine, seems like is soldered 🥴

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

Try using penetrating oil. If all else fails, time for a new control arm.

[@fernandofgg]

@@AutomotiveForBeginners i buy a new control arm, im trying take off old one and put the new, my problem are in this step… i will try later take off the back of control arm first and later i will try take off the ball joint, i think this will work

[@fernandofgg]

I just leave the shocker and then i can take off the ball joint easy! Job done

[@AutomotiveForBeginners]

You have found the answer in plain sight 😁

[@blairsmithstuff]

Please don't re-use cotter pins. Great otherwise.

[@Springfield-eo8jl]

Why not?