How to replace lower ball joint
19 October 2014, 03:09 PM
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How to replace lower ball joint
Hi,
I have had an advisory that my lower offside ball joint is showing excessive play.
The part seems quite cheap, so was wondering if it is easy for a novice to replace if i just order the part myself.
Can anyone advise if there are any specialist tools that i would require, or should i just get it done by a pro?
Also, are there any DIY guides you can link me to that would explain how to carry out this procedure?
The car is a 1997 WRX STI Type-R
I have had an advisory that my lower offside ball joint is showing excessive play.
The part seems quite cheap, so was wondering if it is easy for a novice to replace if i just order the part myself.
Can anyone advise if there are any specialist tools that i would require, or should i just get it done by a pro?
Also, are there any DIY guides you can link me to that would explain how to carry out this procedure?
The car is a 1997 WRX STI Type-R
31 October 2014, 10:02 PM
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Easy enough to do.
On the alloy bottom arms your car has, there is a cone insert that the ball joint sits in, just make sure you transfer that over to the new ball joint.
Heres a pic so you know what to look for.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct...14875124430823
On the alloy bottom arms your car has, there is a cone insert that the ball joint sits in, just make sure you transfer that over to the new ball joint.
Heres a pic so you know what to look for.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct...14875124430823
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