That would be called the spindle.
The ball joints are riveted or pressed into the upper and lower control arms, then the spindle is bolted to the ball joints.
The ball joint in a vehicle is used to pivot between the wheel and the suspension. There are usually and upper ball joint and a lower ball joint.
They would be connected to two control arms, one upper control arm and one lower control arm.
It's not always necessary to change the lower ball joint when replacing the upper ball joint. However, it's recommended to inspect the lower ball joint for any signs of wear or damage while working on the upper ball joint. If the lower ball joint shows signs of wear, it may be a good idea to replace it to ensure optimal performance and safety.
The upper arm is the humerus, the lower arm is made up of the radius and ulna. The joint connecting the upper is called the humeroulnar joint.
you will probably need a ball joint press and a splitter
how do i change a lower ball joint on a 1992 ranger 2wd
what i know you can't take that ball joint to upper control arm but if you buy the upper control arm the ball joint comes with it.
it's a whole lot cheaper to replace the whole wheel bearing set. The wheel bearings have nothing to do with the ball joints. The ZX2 uses McPherson struts and only have a ball joint on the lower end of it. The upper end is attached to the shock tower with a large bushing. The ball joint stud attaches to the bottom of the spindle assembly and the ball joint assembly is attached to the lower control arm with two bolts.
I believe you can change just the ball joint on the lower control arms , the upper ball joints come with a new control arm
how do you change the upper and lower ball joint on a 95 s10 pick up truck 4 cylinder rear wheel drive
Raise this corner of the vehicle at the frame. Remove the wheel and support the lower control arm. Remove brake caliper and rotor. Unplug ABS sensor if so equipped. If T-10 (4WD) not S-10 (RWD): Remove CV axle nut at hub. Loosen upper ball joint nut. Separate upper ball joint from spindle using large hammer to knuckle or ball-joint fork. Remove upper ball joint nut, then push upper control arm up away from spindle. Loosen lower ball joint nut, then separate from spindle. Remove lower ball joint nut. If T-10: lower spindle and remove from vehicle. If S-10: raise lower control arm enough to give you working room. Use a drill or chisel or grinder to remove four rivets holding ball joint to control arm. Secure new joint to control arm using supplied hardened steel bolts and nuts and lock washers. Continue reassembly as reverse of disassembly. Align wheels, as the alignment is now incorrect.