It's not particularly fun. The easiest way is to remove the lower control arm so you can work on it easier. You'll need to remove the cotter key and nut on the ball joint. Separate the ball joint from the spindle. Remove the control arm bushing nuts and bolts, along with the end link. The rivets holding the ball joint in will have to be drilled out. The new joint comes with bolts and nuts instead of rivets. Install is reverse of removal. Use caution, though it won't go anywhere, the spindle will pop out at you due to coil spring pressure when you separate the ball joint from the spindle.
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1997-98 Pontiac Grand Am front lower ball joint. This is part of the steering and front suspension of the vehicle.
You have to replace the lower control did assembly .
you have to hammer out the three rivets that hold it to the control arm. but do yorself a favor and replace th whole control arm because the bushings on the arm are well known for falling out.
The 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix OBD 2 port is on lower edge of dash; right of steering column
with tools and a jack
You can not just change the ball joint , you have to replace the whole lower control arm with ball joint.
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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.
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.
it has to be pressed out and back in
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.