you take it toa shop and pay $926.00. that includes allighnment
My Haynes repair manual ( 1991 thru 2001 Ford Explorer ) shows on 1995 and newer that the balljoints on upper and lower control arms are not removable or serviceable . If a balljoint is damaged or worn , replace the control arm . ( my Chilton repair manual also shows the same information )
I believe the lower balljoints can be changed , but the upper control arm assembly with the balljoint has to be changed
You can replace just the ball joints on the lower control arms , but the upper ball joints come with a new control arm
The upper ball joints must be replaced with the upper control arms but the lower ball joints can be replaced seperately. NOTE: THE BEST WAY TO GET THEM OUT IS TO KNOCK THEM OUT WITH A 3LB MINI SLEDGE HAMMER FROM AUTOZONE. According to my Haynes repair manual it states that 1995 and newer models upper and lower balljoints are not removable or serviceable. If a balljoint is damaged or worn, replace the control arm.
It's most likely gonna be your lower balljoints, replace them and the squeaking should stop.
the coil is in the front between the upper and lower control arm. its a big metal spiral looking thing. you have to break the balljoints to get to them
You have to replace the lower control did assembly .
I believe you can change just the ball joint on the lower control arms , the upper ball joints come with a new control arm
To replace the lower control arms on a 1994 Acura Integra safely raise and stabilize the car. Remove the lower ball joints and two bolts that hold the lower control arms to the car. Pull them off. Replace with a new unit.
replace a control arm 99 tarus
no you do not have to remove the strut just take the lower control arm lose.
On a 1996 Ford Explorer : There are ( 2 ) lower ball joints on the front suspension . Each lower control arm , drivers side and passenger side has ( 1 ) ball joint