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Old 08-26-2013, 02:29 PM
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Upper Ball Joint Question

Hey guys I am going to change out my front upper ball joints. Is there a way to do this without removing the upper control arms or do they have to be removed? Thanks for the help guys.
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The UCA is only connected to the Chassis with 2 bolts and easy to remove.... Except idk how it is with OEM suspension because I took mine out while my coilovers were still intact.

Nonetheless you will need a ball joint removal tool that you can rent from autozone, OR if you have airtools you can probably do it while the UCA is connected to the car, but I doubt it.

Goodluck!
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The UBJ can be replaced while still on the car, with the control arm in place.
It's just a matter of the proper tools.....get a Moog BJ which comes with a grease fitting !!!
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Good call 3.2TLc. A bungie cord or some thing to tie the UCA up out of the way might be help full.
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