ball joint is built into the control arm... you must replace the whole thing... cost about 70-100 USD Pretty simple job... I did 2 of them in 80 minutes Friday.
Jack up the side you want to replace and put a jack stand under it. Remove the ball joint clamp bolt and nut. Remove the bolt completely. Remove the 2 bolts holding the ball joint to the control arm and take it off.
Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the brake assembly and rotor. Remove the retaining nut from the ball joint. Pound the ball joint out with a hammer. Reverse the process to install the new ball joint.
How to change the lower ball joint for Mitsubishi diamante 1994
Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the ball joint nut. Pound the ball joint out with a hammer or mallet. Reverse the process to install the new ball joint.
Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the brake assembly and rotor. Remove the ball joint retaining nut. Pound the ball joint out with a hammer. Reverse the process to install the new ball joint.
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.
Remove control arm from vehicle. If ball joint is pressed, use ball joint press (or hammer) to remove ball joint. If it is held in by rivits, destroy rivits and remove ball joint. Bushings may be removed and installed with ball joint press; use your head (ie: you can use a socket if there is not a ball joint press adapter that fits control arm bushing, etc.). Install new bushing STRAIGHT! Install all other parts in reverse order of removal. You should get an alignment after finished.
Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the nut from the top of the ball joint. Pound the ball joint out with a hammer or mallet. Reverse the process to install the new ball joint.
To change the ball joints on a 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheels. Next, detach the brake caliper and rotor, then remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Use a ball joint separator to remove the old ball joint from the control arm, and then press the new ball joint into place. Reassemble all components in reverse order, ensuring everything is properly secured and aligned.
To replace the upper ball joint on a 1994 Isuzu pickup, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheel. Disconnect the brake line and remove any components obstructing access to the upper control arm, such as the shock absorber or sway bar link. Use a ball joint separator tool to detach the ball joint from the control arm, then remove the retaining bolts and replace the old ball joint with a new one. Reassemble the components in reverse order, ensuring everything is securely tightened.
- Remove wheel - remove caliper and brake pads - remove rotor - you should use a ball-joint separator (a.k.a. pickle-fork) to remove the ball-joint otherwise it is a very difficult process.
Remove the tire and wheel from your 1993 Mercury Cougar. Remove the ball joint retaining nut. Pound the ball joint out with a hammer. Reverse the process to install your new ball joint.