Bluesman

I think I need to replace my balljoints on my 99 3.0. Can anyone tell me if I can save myself some $$ by buying. Honda?

Bluesman

Sorry I was enterrupted. I was woundering if 97 Honda balljoints will fit my 99 3.0? Anyone know?
Thanks in advance.

proaudio22

There should be a TSB on some of our cars, not sure which ones. You might could get them for $free.99.

Bluesman

Thanks Proaudio, I was also wanting to no if ball joints for a 97 v6 coupe are the same as for my car? I am checking on the TSB and hoping you are right.
Thanks again!

proaudio22

I can't help you on that other question, sorry.

IGOTHESICKESTCL

MAN..I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM BUT I LIKE THIS RATTLE FROM MY PASSENGER FRONT TIRE...LIKE IF THE RIM IS LOSSE...BUT ITS NOT I HEAR ITS MOST LIKELY THE BALL JOINT KNOWN IN SPANISH AS " LA CAJA BOLLA" ...BUT BALL JOINTS ARE CHEAP THO...LIKE NO MORE THAN 20 BUCKS PLUS LABOR..ANY HELP REPLY PLZ LATE!

proaudio22

Dude...no caps lock.

IGOTHESICKESTCL

"DUDE" Y??? I WANAN WRITE LIKE THIS

proaudio22

B/c you will get major flamed for being a fucking ricer. LOSE THE CAPS LOCK unless you are yelling like I just did.

Slooo97CL

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YO NIGGA U JUS A HATA SON ... WORD

IGOTHESICKESTCL

U NEED TO SHUT THE FUCK UP U NIGGA ARE A BUNCH OF HERBS....LUCKY U AINT IN MIAMI GET UR SHIT CRACKED SOFT ASS PIE NIGGAS...I WRITE LIKE I WANNA ...PEACE

Slooo97CL

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proaudio22

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CLpower

You are a fucking idiot, and this is your warning, proceed like this and you will be banned.

proaudio22

CLpower, did anyone ever tell you that you were a god?

CLpower

see signature

proaudio22

I was reffering to that

Slooo97CL

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good shit brah

IGOTHESICKESTCL

YA NERDS FOR SURE.....HATEING CUZ A NIGGA GOT A HARD ASS RIDE..HATE ON NERDS..

Bluesman

Could we maybe get back to my BALL JOINTS! Please

CLpower

dude what the fuck are you talking about? Make sense, speak english. No where anywhere did anyone hate on you. You are the one that came out talking like a fucking baboon. Show us some pics of your car, let's see this "hard ass ride" of yours


who the fuck calls someone a nerd? And what is your basis for calling us nerds? Cause we are on the net on a message board or what? Pot -> Kettle -> Black



Fuckin wannabe e-thugs

CLpower

btw, as I said, smarten up or you will be gone

proaudio22

wahoooo, party at my house (in reference to the banning, oh well )

Slooo97CL

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Bulletins for 1999 Acura CL V6-2997cc 3.0L SOHC (VTEC) MFI

Safety Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 02-014 JUN 02 Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement

Emissions Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 99-045 DEC 01 Recall - EGR System Warranty Extension
99-045 MAR 00 Recall- PCV Hose Routing

Service Bulletins
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 98-005 JUL 03 Drivetrain - Revised CV Joint Boot Band/Installation
00-037 JUN 03 Brakes - Brake Rotor Refinishing Guidelines
97-040 MAY 03 Keyless Entry - Description/Identification/Programming
00-019 APR 03 Antitheft System - Type 2 System Operation/Programming
03-010 MAR 03 Engine Controls/Emissions - DTC's & Monitors
03-006 MAR 03 Engine Controls - Idle Speed Inspection
03-001 JAN 03 Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P1457 (EVAP) Set
02-020 AUG 02 Air Bag System - Occupant Position Sensor Initialization
02-012 MAY 02 Clutch Master Cylinder - Fluid Leakage
02-005 FEB 02 Emissions - EVAP System Testing and Diagnostics
01-041 OCT 01 Engine - Oil Leaks
00-037 AUG 01 Brake Disc - Refinishing Guidelines
01-022 JUL 01 PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0304/P0306 Set
00-039 DEC 00 Electrical - Wiring Terminal Replacement Instructions
87-015 JUL 00 Audio System - Warranty Non Warranty Exchange/Repair
00-021 JUL 00 A/T - Shudder/Judder Between 20 and 40 MPH
00-008 MAR 00 Torque Converter Oil Seal Installation Tool
99-050 DEC 99 Cruise Control - Input Test Revision
98-011 NOV 99 Computers/Controls - Aftermarket OBD II Tester/Software
99-033 AUG 99 PDI - Paint Damage From Environmental Fallout
86-014 JUN 99 Brakes - Brake Disc Refinishing Guidelines
90-007 MAY 99 Steering Wheel Off-Center Adjustment At TQI
99-011 MAR 99 Remote Audio Switches - Improper Operation
92-009 FEB 99 Drivetrain - Creaking Noise While Turning
99-005 JAN 99 Paint - Codes/Cross References
98-004 APR 98 Audio Unit Anti-Theft Labels
98-005 APR 98 CV Joint Boots - New Band & Tool
90-009 DEC 97 A/T - Warranty Exchange Program
87-015 NOV 97 Audio Unit In-Warranty Exchange/Out-of Warranty Repair.
90-010 OCT 97 Audio Unit Error Codes
86-014 MAY 97 Brake Disc Refinishing.
97-013 MAY 97 New Halogen Leak Detector
92-032 APR 97 Handling Protective Film
97-010 MAR 97 New Fuel Pressure Gauge and Replacement Parts
97-009 MAR 97 A/T Oil Pressure Testing Tools Update
97-001 FEB 97 SRS - Do it Yourself (Owner) 10 Year Inspection
96-039 SEP 96 Power Steering Pressure Gauge
92036 NOV 92 Vehicle Fails State Inspection Emissions Test



as far as i know most of the ball joint recalls were on 97's only.

my wheel fell off due to this problem.


Bulletins for 1997 Acura CL V6-2997cc 3.0L SOHC (VTEC) MFI

Safety Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 02-014 JUN 02 Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement
99-023 MAR 01 Recall - Lower Ball Joint Replacement

ATLcl98

the '97s get so much love, since they also fall under the emissions recall, they sometimes get free maintenance as well...

Slooo97CL

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Vehicles Affected
3.5RL
Beginning VIN Ending VIN
1996 ALL
1997 ALL
1998 JH4KA...WC000001 JH4KA...WC007053

2.5TL
Beginning VIN Ending VIN
1996 JH4UA2...TC021065 JH4UA2...TC025075
1997 ALL
1998 JH4UA2...WC000001 JH4UA2...WC006036


3.2TL
Beginning VIN Ending VIN
1996 JH4UA3...TC012319 JH4UA3...TC014540
1997 ALL
1998 JH4UA3...WC000001 JH4UA3...WC008112


2.2CL/2.3CL
Beginning VIN Ending VIN
1997 19UYA1...VL023878 19UYA1...VL023878
19UYA1...VL024293 19UYA1...VL024652
1998 19UYA3...WL000001 19UYA3...WL000022


3.0CL
Beginning VIN Ending VIN
1997 19UYA2...VL018057 19UYA2...VL018057
19UYA2...VL018439 19UYA2...VL019398
19UYA2...VL019402 19UYA2...VL019402
1998 19UYA2...WL000001 19UYA2...WL000013


What is the reason for this notice?
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Acura automobiles. Some vehicles were manufactured with front suspension lower ball joints tht may prematurely wear out. In the worst case, the ball joint would separate without prior warning, causing the front suspension to collapse. The condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also, steering controllability would be reduced, and a vehicle crash could occur.

What should you do?
Call any authorized Acura automobile dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. They will replace the front lower ball joints. This repair will be done free of charge. Parts are now available. The repair takes about two hours, but please plan to leave your vehicle at the dealer all day to allow them scheduling flexibility.

Bluesman

Well, I spoke to the Acura dealer and there is no recall or tsb concerning my car and ball joints but there is a recall for the ignition switch. Thanks for your response.

Bluesman

One more time. Does anyone know what year Accord V6 syspintion parts are the same as 99 Acura 3.0 ?

charlesgage

The amount of money that you will save by buying the ball joints and doing it yourself will offset the markup, just think of how much you would pay in a shop. Just get the half shafts at autozone, they are 60 bucks each reman. The job is easy to do. I can almost definitely say that the halfshafts from a 97 will NOT fit in out cl's because the 94-97 accord never shared our engine and tranny. Just my 2C

proaudio22

That is sorta true. The 94-97 Accords didn't use our engines, but we have their suspention. Same parts. The 98-02 suspention parts WILL NOT FIT our cars.

charlesgage

You are definitely right about the suspension setup, so i guess if the receivers in the tranny are at the exact same position and width and are the same size it will work, but hey, for 120 bucks and 2 hours worth of garage time who can go wrong with buying the part that fits... right?

proaudio22

Oooo, wait I see what you are talking about now. Hmm, it might use the same drive shafts as the 98+.

That's not what he's looking for tho, he's talking about the suspention piece not the CV joints.

charlesgage

oh yeah, i'm an idiot, the balljoints for a 97 cl can be had for 21.97 a piece here:

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...catcgry4=KA4AT

Hope that helps, if you can find a honda oem site then just reference the parts.

charlesgage

oh yeah, select the knuckle option in the last drop down menu

Bluesman

Thanks charlesgage that is a lot of help. I assume I will also need parts 6 and 7 as well. ORialy's wanted $98 a piece. Do I have to have the ball joints pressed in?

charlesgage

i have never done ball-joints on a CL i recently did my girlfriends probe, i did have to use a press, but i rented the press for free from autozone (they run a free rental but you have to leave a deposit equal to the price of the tool)

suXor

Just to ask another question here, according to the picture below, the upper control arm contains a tie rod and not a ball joint?!??!



You can't buy them seperatly? I guess you just replace the bushing?

suXor

My front right is chattering and jacking up the front end slowly showed the control arm "Sticking" and not moving fluidly. I guess it could be the pivot mount bushings needing to be greased?

THoughts?

WineRed2.2CL

Man I have a 97 2.2 what else can i get for free?


I had my whole starter and cruise control replaced for free

zhouz

im in miami and guess what, OMG YOURE A MORON. dork.