Loose front suspension, Ball Joints?
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Loose front suspension, Ball Joints?
Lately when i drive my car over a rough road it almost feels like my front suspension is loose and makes some wierd noises like squeeks almost, i have about 131,000 miles on my 2000 acura tl, Do you guys think it's from the ball joints?
How easy are those to change?
Is there instructions anywhere?
thanx guys.
How easy are those to change?
Is there instructions anywhere?
thanx guys.
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Its the ball joints, I just had this problem. Squeeking over bumps. At first, I also thought it was my front suspension (Koni Yellows) but I got it checked and it is the ball joints.
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Only way to get the balljoints is to replace the complete knuckle. When you do that you also need a new wheel bearing. Parts are around $500 for one side.
I hope I don't need $500.
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ok, now i know they would not design the car where you would have to replace the entire knuckle to get the ball joints, thats just bad design. You have to be able to get to the ball joints, i will check it out this weekend, and do some more research on this topic.
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I have the same problem and Acura just quoted me 800$ for this. Has anybody had any long running success with local ball joints? I have the problem on both sides, but I'm only replacing the driver side today. I'll do a local mechanic for the passenger side if it apepars to be successfull.
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