Hello,
I have a 95 Accord 120k miles and the upper ball joint boots
are almost to the point of cracking open. I had a look at the parts
diagram and it looks like the boots can be removed and replaced
without replacing the ball joint. Should I go this route or should I
get the entire piece? Will I need to have them repressed in or will
the ball joint press tool work? I've never replaced these so any
information would help.
Thanks,
Nick
Speedy Pete - 15 Dec 2006 03:44 GMT
If just the boot is bad, then just replace the rubber. I have found in
the past- generic aftermarket ones that fit. fill the new boot with
fresh grease when you replace it.
Personal experience on pressing in new ball joints for me has been a bad
idea. I had them come loose. I have had NO problems with buying a new
control arm even though the cost is higher.
-Pete
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