JBugs - 1967 VW Beetle - Ball Joint Replacement
JBUGS
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View our complete selection of air-cooled VW parts on the JBugs website: http://www.jbugs.com/
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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Instagram - Instagram: jbugs_california_pacific
Facebook - Facebook: JbugsVWParts
Twitter - Twitter: JBugsVWParts
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Music Provided By:
Keep It Real by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
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Is the video too fast? Click on the "gear" to access the video settings, click on Playback speed and select the playback speed that is easiest for you to follow!
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Videos are intended for entertainment purposes. Factory specifications should be followed when performing any task on your vehicle.
20 Comments
I got stuck at the lower arm grub screw rounded out the Allen key, for some reason it was way shallow compared to the upper one that the key went deeper in and opened easy!
I used a 3 leg pullers to get the eccentric bush off, that was tough after 50 years on there haha!
What am I doing wrong?
JBugs - 1967 VW Beetle - Ball Joint Replacement
JBUGS
72,333 views
View our complete selection of air-cooled VW parts on the JBugs website: http://www.jbugs.com/
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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Follow us on our social media accounts!
Instagram - Instagram: jbugs_california_pacific
Facebook - Facebook: JbugsVWParts
Twitter - Twitter: JBugsVWParts
-------------------------------------------------------------
Music Provided By:
Keep It Real by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
-------------------------------------------------------------
Is the video too fast? Click on the "gear" to access the video settings, click on Playback speed and select the playback speed that is easiest for you to follow!
-------------------------------------------------------------
Videos are intended for entertainment purposes. Factory specifications should be followed when performing any task on your vehicle.