Lower Ball Joint Replacement
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Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Hey guys, So I recently got a 03 TL-S and trying to fix some of the issues on the car. I took it to dealer and got it checked. It appears that both of lower ball joint need to be replaced and the driver side outer CV boot is split open so grease is spitting out.
I was wondering how hard it is to do the lower ball joints on my own. I know that I need some sort of pressing tool to do the lower ball joints only but what if I replace the entire suspension control arm as a whole, would it be just direct swap or do I still need some sort of special tools or machine?
How much do local shops usually charge for this job including parts and labor?
For CV boot, I am not sure I have to replace the entire CV drive axle or just the boot, possibly sealing after put some more grease in? Car still turns and runs just fine right now. And again, how much do shops usually charge for it?
I am pretty sure if I take it to dealer to fix these, they will probably rip me off.
I'd appreciate your inputs. Thanks.
I was wondering how hard it is to do the lower ball joints on my own. I know that I need some sort of pressing tool to do the lower ball joints only but what if I replace the entire suspension control arm as a whole, would it be just direct swap or do I still need some sort of special tools or machine?
How much do local shops usually charge for this job including parts and labor?
For CV boot, I am not sure I have to replace the entire CV drive axle or just the boot, possibly sealing after put some more grease in? Car still turns and runs just fine right now. And again, how much do shops usually charge for it?
I am pretty sure if I take it to dealer to fix these, they will probably rip me off.
I'd appreciate your inputs. Thanks.
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cv boot, grease comes out and grit goes in
Replace entire axle- see NAPA auto parts for complete new unit 100 bucks, and a small shop will charge about an hour
control arms- do you have big tools for really tight bolts?
dealer will replace entire arm- its faster and more profitable for them
Replace entire axle- see NAPA auto parts for complete new unit 100 bucks, and a small shop will charge about an hour
control arms- do you have big tools for really tight bolts?
dealer will replace entire arm- its faster and more profitable for them
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BLADE RUNNER (02-09-2015)
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register with acura to see if part of any recalls
1-800-382-2238x5
give them your address as new owner and VIN for history check
1-800-382-2238x5
give them your address as new owner and VIN for history check
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I registered on the owner website and it shows me two recalls, water pump and transmission both status fixed. I also verified the recall with dealer as well. Service manager ran a history check and found same information.
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I was wondering how hard it is to do the lower ball joints on my own. I know that I need some sort of pressing tool to do the lower ball joints only but what if I replace the entire suspension control arm as a whole, would it be just direct swap or do I still need some sort of special tools or machine?
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cokewave5 (03-21-2015)
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That' s correct. If you remove the knuckle assemblies a machine shop can replace the ball joints for you or you may be able to do it with a ball joint press or a vise and some sockets. The bad axle assembly can be replaced at the same time.
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i replaced my lower ball joints i just smacked it out with a hammer and to put them in i just put a socket as big as the ball joint and smacked it back in
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Eh
Was the tranny replaced? If so at how many miles. I got mine a year ago with 67k on it with a replaced tranny for $6500. Just got mine replaced at a shop (well my mom secretly took it while I was out with some friends for Christmas) and it was $500 to replace all four. Probably could have gotten it done cheaper had i gone to my usual shop or done it myself just don't have the tools to do it.
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