The ball joint is the most critical part inside the steering system of the car and the suspension system of the car. The lower ball joint is a joint that connects the front of the wheels in the vehicle and the main axle, and allows the wheels to move freely. Due to the movement of the steering linkage, the ball joints are flexible joints, which have the design of a ball and socket. These lower ball joints are always made of hard steel, and the bearing stud and the socket is received inside the steel housing. There are pivot points between the suspensions of the tires that help in supporting the weight of the vehicle.
Lower ball joints are lubed permanently in place and sealed. However, when these joints start wearing out or are damaged, then they need to be replaced. There are replacement joints but they cannot work like the original joints. One will have to regularly lubricate the replacement joints, which should be done with every oil change of the vehicle. Lower ball joints need a lot of care and attention, since it is the most important part of the car and is responsible for the safety of the car. If the lower ball joint of your car is damaged then make sure that you get it replaced in right time. Replacing lower ball joints is very simple. Here are some easy steps on how to replace lower ball joints.
Things Required:
• Floor jack
• Jack stands
• Ball joint separator
• Ball joint removal or installation set
• Socket set
• Wrench set
• 2-4 block of wood
• Cotter pins
• Replacement ball joints
Steps:
Removing lower ball joint
• The first step for removing the lower ball joint will be disconnecting the ground cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Start raising the vehicle on jack stands as per the...
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...ce you are completely done with replacing the lower ball joints, check the wheel alignment.
Tips and Warnings:
• If you unable to afford buying lower ball joints, then there are many auto parts store that loan these suspensions at low or no cost.
• When you are replacing the lower ball joints, you must always follow the instructions, which are listed in the owner’s manual. Always remember that you must not remove the floor jack from the beneath the spring seat when the ball joint nut has been removed or the spring will eject violently, and it can lead to serious injuries or death.
• Another important thing that you must remember while replacing the lower ball joints is, never remove the hydraulic brake line from the brake caliper. If you do this, then it may cause air to enter inside the hydraulic circuit, which will cause the brake system to breakdown.
This completes the above car work. Now that the car is up on the lift, remove the front wheels. Now, remove the cotter pins from the from the ball joints, and loosen the 18mm castle nuts. At this point, the ball joints can be popped free and the nuts fully removed. Next, remove the 10mm bolt from the power steering line bracket and remove the line from the plastic clips.
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