Ball joints should be replaced anywhere between 70,000 to 150,000 miles. Ball joints connect the wheel to the car's suspension system.
ball joints cannot be tightened. if they re worn and have play in them, they need to be replaced
The lower ball joints have to be pressed out. The upper ball joints are part of the control arm, so the complete upper assembly has to be replaced.
Factory ball joints do not have a grease fitting. If yours have been replaced, it is then possible it will have a fitting.
Not typically.
Sealed ball joints are not designed to have grease added. They have been permanently sealed, and can only be replaced when there is a problem.
I believe on the 4 x 4 , with the torsion bar suspension , the upper ball joints are part of the control arm and the lower ball joints can be replaced separately or with a new control arm The 2 wheel drive , with the coil spring front suspension , the upper and lower ball joints can be replaced separately
Unless you have had anything replaced,i.e. ball joints, ect everything should be sealed
You should lube the ball joints at every oil change, or every 2500-3000 miles. If your driving habits reguire you to drive in mud or a lot of water (snow) ect... you may want to check and lube them more often. you should lube all grease fittings often.
The ball joints can be replaced by removing the wheel. Remove the rotor and brakes. Pound the old ball joint out. Insert the new ball joint with a ball joint compressor.
Not unless that was part of the original work order. These are two distinctly separate parts - especially considering the CV (constant velocity) joints are part of the axle assembly.
30,000 miles. I have a 2006 Ford mustang with 30,800 miles and i need my lower ball joints and control arms replaced
I assume you mean the front ball joints. I just had one replaced in my 97 Grand-Prix for 157 bucks. Im not sure if that is a good price but it's what I payed to have one replaced. Hope that helps some.