no you do not have to remove the strut just take the lower control arm lose.
replace a control arm 99 tarus
Currently it seems like you have no choice but to replace the complete arm, that is all I can find available.
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.
I would.
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.
The bottom suspension components on a 2002 Suzuki XL-7 will need to be loosen so the lower control arm can come off. Loosen the ball joint and then the hardware to remove the lower control arm. Align the new arm properly and replace the unit.
You can replace just the ball joints on the lower control arms , but 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 can't service the lower ball joints by themselves. You must replace the entire lower control arm.
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.