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j0nbunklah0m
02-16-2009, 12:24 PM
need to replace my lower balljoint for my 92 civic. Yes i did search, but im wondering if anyone can give me some tips/pointers :cheers:

JDM onlyy
02-16-2009, 01:25 PM
I think it has to be pressed in, I may be mistaking though. Lol

Tech5
02-16-2009, 01:27 PM
I think it has to be pressed in, I may be mistaking though. Lol

Correct.. You can rent a ball joint tool kit at the Autozone for 90 bucks use it and then take it back!

Works great!

JKOBD
02-16-2009, 07:01 PM
Yes it is pressed in. If you don't have the tools, you can take the knuckle assembly to Napa and they will press them in/out. Most Napa's have this ability.

chameleon30038
02-16-2009, 07:58 PM
Correct.. You can rent a ball joint tool kit at the Autozone for 90 bucks use it and then take it back!

Works great!

Answers right here!!!! :goodjob:

im_hung
02-16-2009, 09:03 PM
to get them out use a air hammer with a pointed end. you want to aim and the joint(near center) they should come out real easy. ive replaced alot of bj's at honda...

or

you can get technical

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dorin48
02-16-2009, 09:21 PM
Another common option is to pull the knuckle off the car and then use a mallet instead of a press. Just need to be careful not to damage anything while your wanging on it.

j0nbunklah0m
02-16-2009, 11:56 PM
thanks for the replies. repped :)