You have to replace the lower control did assembly .
replace lower ball joint on ford ranger 2001
The 2001 Honda Accord lower ball joint torque specification is 90 pounds. The lower ball joint should be torqued in 45 pound intervals.
I believe you can change just the ball joint on the lower control arms , the upper ball joints come with a new control arm
i have a lincoln ls i had to replace both sides our ball joints are on a spindle the hole arm it might be called a control arm
You will need to remove the tire and wheel from your Oldsmobile. Remove the retaining not on top of the ball joint. Pound the ball joint out. Reverse the process to install your new lower ball joint.
You can not just change the ball joint , you have to replace the whole lower control arm with ball joint.
To replace ball joints on a 2004 2WD Ranger, lift the upper control arm of the spindle assembly and remove the nut holding the lower ball joint in place. Then lower the lower control arm to relieve the ball joints. Replace with new.Ê
For the lower ball joint, remove the lower control arm and the ball joint seal. Press the ball joint from the control arm. Press the new ball joint into the lower control arm ensuring it is fully seated, install a new seal and the lower control arm.
with tools and a jack
Since it's the lower, I think you can replace just the ball joint. Most of the time the uppers are replaced by replacing the entire arm.
THE BALL JOINT IS PART OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM
If you mean the lower suspension arm (wishbone) ball joint, it is fixed into the arm. This means you need to replace the whole lower arm.