JBugs - 1967 VW Beetle - Ball Joint Replacement

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This 1967 Beetle belongs to an employee of ours and is driven regularly and as such is prone to common issues that go along with owning a Vintage VW. This time it popped a lower ball joint. We’ve done the repair a few times and while most people don’t have a press in their garage, they do have the tools needed to remove and reinstall the trailing arms. Follow along as we cover the repair.

Intro 0:00
Vehicle prep: 1:07
Drum and spindle removal: 1:15
Sway bar removal: 1:38
Shock removal: 1:50
Trailing arm removal: 2:15
Lower ball joint removal (hydraulic press): 3:03
Lower ball joint installation (hydraulic press): 3:44
Upper ball joint removal (hydraulic press): 4:41
Upper ball joint installation (hydraulic press): 5:02
Trailing arm installation: 5:38
Sway bar installation: 6:08
Drum and spindle installation: 6:40

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Tools used in this video:

Sledge Hammer
Chisel
Long Punch
Adjustable Pliers
Locking Pliers
Side Cutters
8mm Allen Wrench
Flat Head Screwdriver
3/8" Drive Ratchet
3/8" Drive 11mm Socket
17mm Wrench
19mm Wrench
1/2" Drive Ratchet
1/2" Drive 3" Extension
1/2" Drive 17mm Socket
1/2" Drive 19mm Socket
Hydraulic Press
Ball Joint Installation & Removal Sleeves & Adapters

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Music Provided By:

Keep It Real by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
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