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Upper/Lower Ball Joints

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PopsicleStand
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Any protips? Encouragement? I'm not mechanically inclined but I am inclined to save some money so I will probably head over to the inlaws (tools/garage) to attempt this tomorrow. I had some play in the steering while driving over the last little bit, but it has deteriorated over the last two weeks or so. Im trying to avoid killing myself driving home from work you know? So heres what I got so far

96 Honda Accord, with play in the upper and lower ball joints

The way I understand it, the whole control arm goes when you replace the upper ball joint, but not so on the lower? I'll be hitting up some youtube videos later tonight, but I'm open to your knowledge. Other than that...its not THAT complicated is it?

Thanks in advance.
Jun 8 2012 1:05PM
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Jaggy_Snake
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In my opinion, change both the wishbones as well.

They should be quite easy to get hold of as it's Honda and shouldn't cost you too much as well.
Jun 16 2012 7:00PM
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PopsicleStand
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It was an easy job! 2 leisurely hours with my father in law, although we had a couple of mental blocks with what we were doing, we did just fine overall.
Jun 16 2012 11:24PM
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