the whole upper control arm has to be replaced.it is not that expensive of a part but you will need an alignment afterward.
You have to change the upper control arm.
Part Of Upper Control Arm
u can't just change the upper ball joint, u have to change the whole upper control arm. It is welded to the arm in one piece.
To replace the upper ball joint on a 1992 Acura Vigor, start by lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheel for access. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle and any associated components, then remove the ball joint retaining nut. Use a ball joint separator or a suitable tool to detach the ball joint from the control arm, and replace it with a new one, ensuring proper alignment. Reassemble all components, torque the fasteners to the manufacturer's specifications, and reinstall the wheel.
I changed mine, as the dealer was way out of order price wise. The trick is to remove passenger side tire and put jack stand under ball joint and then lower your lift so that the lower control arm with ball joint takes the weight. You then can rotate the alternator enough to remove from underneath the car. Be sure when replacing the upper bolt, that it goes through the correct mounting hole for the bolt.
To replace the upper control arm on a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII, first, safely lift the vehicle and remove the front wheel for better access. Disconnect the ball joint by removing its nut, and then detach the upper control arm from the frame by removing the bolts that secure it. Once the old control arm is out, install the new one by reversing the removal process, ensuring all bolts are torqued to the manufacturer specifications. Finally, reattach the wheel and lower the vehicle.
To replace the upper ball joint on a 1994 Isuzu pickup, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheel. Disconnect the brake line and remove any components obstructing access to the upper control arm, such as the shock absorber or sway bar link. Use a ball joint separator tool to detach the ball joint from the control arm, then remove the retaining bolts and replace the old ball joint with a new one. Reassemble the components in reverse order, ensuring everything is securely tightened.
The front relay is on the passenger side kind of hidden but you'll find it on the upper front right side on the passenger side.
you will probably need a ball joint press and a splitter
If it's coming out of a crimp joint, replace it. If it comes from a removable connection, replace the "o" rings. Glenn
You will need to replace the upper control arm. My research has determined it is not possible to purchase the ball joint seperately. If you do happen to find the ball joint you will have to press the old one out of the control arm which can be a real pain. Autozone has a tool to do it with but I am opting to just change the control arm so the bushing are also new. Moog Part number for the Upper Ball Joint is K80008. This is WITHOUT the control arm. Changing the control may prove to be easier but will most likely be a dealer item.