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I think I will need to replace the passenger LCA pretty soon. Looking at the OEM parts cost around $385. What is the after market alternative that as good as the OE? Here is my LCA bushing:
I just finished doing this service with my Type-S. One of the biggest issues I had with removal of LCAs were the sleeves that the balljoint sits into. Mine for some odd reason, the sleeves were seized into the balljoint and could not be removed, even with a press. Since it was a Sunday, I could not stop at the dealership to buy whole LCA assemblies, so I went with OES parts. The LCA did not have the sleeves, so I was able to press the LCA into my balljoints. It was a rough time, but I will be replacing my balljoints soon due to some damage of the boots.
In short: If you have the time, just buy the bushings for your current LCAs, both the front compliance and rear bushing, and spend like maybe $20 for making a DIY press tool to remove and install the new bushings. (You can press them out with the LCA still in the vehicle, attached to the balljoint.) It'll take more time out of your day, but you will save more money that way.
When you remove the lower ball joint, are you using the honda tool for doing so? this thing makes that job trivial when used the right way. it's super cheap at harbor frieght as well 20% coupon works.
When you remove the lower ball joint, are you using the honda tool for doing so? this thing makes that job trivial when used the right way. it's super cheap at harbor frieght as well 20% coupon works.
We used a special service tool and this specific tool, it damaged both of them. I think my situation was a rare one. Because slightly torching and using PB Blaster also did not help remove the sleeve.
If the boot of the ball joint is all you damaged, Honda/Acura usually sells just the boot.
The problem is sourcing the grease to replace whatever you may have lost. Idk what type of grease they use in there. Likely something fairly specialized. I think you could probably use silicone paste to replace the lost grease? But not sure.
You can't (really shouldn't) just use any random grease, FWIW.
I just finished doing this service with my Type-S. One of the biggest issues I had with removal of LCAs were the sleeves that the balljoint sits into. Mine for some odd reason, the sleeves were seized into the balljoint and could not be removed, even with a press. Since it was a Sunday, I could not stop at the dealership to buy whole LCA assemblies, so I went with OES parts. The LCA did not have the sleeves, so I was able to press the LCA into my balljoints. It was a rough time, but I will be replacing my balljoints soon due to some damage of the boots.
In short: If you have the time, just buy the bushings for your current LCAs, both the front compliance and rear bushing, and spend like maybe $20 for making a DIY press tool to remove and install the new bushings. (You can press them out with the LCA still in the vehicle, attached to the balljoint.) It'll take more time out of your day, but you will save more money that way.
thank for the information. I heard removing the rear bushing is next to impossible. Even with the LCA is removed, the rear bushing is very tough. You can’t really use a standard press tool.
