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Hi! It can be a little bit different at each type of car but here is a guide for a mazda mx3 which can be a good starting point: http://mazda-mx-3.info/lower-ball-joint
Hi! It can be a difficult task but here is a nice guide to start with pictures and insturctions: http://mazda-mx-3.info/lower-ball-joint
Get a big hammer and beat the lower ball joint out from the top of the lower control arm then look at the new ball joint make sure they match before you press them in.
You must replace the entire control arm assembly with the ball joint included.
Detach lower ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove bolts that secure control arm to vehicle.
You have to replace the lower control did assembly .
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.
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.
replace lower ball joint on ford ranger 2001
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.