today..i was driving im hearing rattling noises from my right wheel..i hear only when i go over bumps..and when im on the a smooth surface i dont hear it at all.

i dont think its any my struts or shock or wheel..i shake the wheel up and down side to side nothing no movement.

after searching the web and find answer to other kinds of cars..i read through the forums says the ball joint is what i need. im goin to check it tommorow.

ahhh this is annoying.

 

well ball joints were a recall..

 

Unless the ball joint boot is torn and grease lost, I would doubt that wear will be an issue. I know it has happened to others though. Your checks for movement are the best check. Note, it only takes a tiny amount of play to cause problems.

Have you checked the bushings on the anti-sway or stablizer bar. This will cause rattling and clunking if they are worn out. Pretty easy DIY on most Honda products. I haven't done a TL yet.

Worn bushings on the control arms can cause problems as well.

good luck

 

thanks i found the recall, but i dont think i went in for the recall..will they still let me go in to change it?

texahonda--
should i get the whole lower control arm to replace it..i hear its better or just replace the ball joint myself and..also after i should bring it to a shop to check the alignment too.. i had a accident back in 04 on the rigth fender didnt bother for alignment


thanxs for the heads up

this what i got for recall. they never sent me a letter
1997 ACURA TL SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Recall Date: 05/10/1999

Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.

Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.

Potential Units Affected: 124875

Notes: ACURA TL

 

Yes, the lower arm should be removed to access the bushings. Doesn't look too bad once the lower ball joint is separated from the arm. I would replace the stablizer bar bushings while doing this job.

good luck

 

!, thank you for the reply hope thats the cause other wise im in trouble

 

ok help!! me..i order the wrong part..it was for a 90-02 honda and acura 99-02 n up ball joint.

anybody can give me a direct link to find this part i need. for a 97 3.2tl base.please i need part number.. damn it so hard to locate one..or can you give me what other acura or honda that will fit on the acura tl.. im desperate to fix it this next weekend.

i need a right lower ball joint..thas wat was the recall


also what is the diiference between factory and spc ball joint..im readin it adjustable..i dont need that just want factory