Do you need to replace all ball joints on Honda Accord?
Complications can arise in areas where rust and corrosion are rampant. Therefore, prepare to spend an entire day if you are going to do all of the ball joints. Also, realize that any other repairs like the brakes or CV joints are recommended to do as well. During replacement, the ball joints will need to pressed in.
Where to mount control arm on Honda Accord?
Screw in the control arm mounting bolts. Apply the final torque to these bolts after both bolts have been screwed in. Using a Honda-specific ball joint press adapter kit, mount one adapter on top of the ball joint (which is recessed in the steering knuckle) and the other on the bottom portion of ball joint.
How do you jack up a Honda Accord?
(Related Article: How to Jack Up Your Accord – Honda-Tech.com) Although you can replace the lower ball joint without removing the brakes and rotor, you may want to remove them anyway. Use the needle nose pliers to take the cotter pin out of the axle nut, then loosen the CV axle nut. Remove the lug nuts and the wheel.
How do you replace the lower ball joint?
Figure 8. The assembled lower ball joint. Replace the lower ball joint by inserting it in the steering spindle assembly, and then drawing it through the knuckle by tightening the nut. Don’t forget to install the boot before inserting the joint into the knuckle.
Can you replace the lower ball joint on a Honda Accord?
Here’s how to replace the lower ball joints on a Honda Accord with double wishbone front suspension. A double wishbone front suspension consists of a coil over strut and steering knuckle tied together with upper and lower control arms. The lower ball joint on this setup is load bearing, which causes it to wear out frequently.
Screw in the control arm mounting bolts. Apply the final torque to these bolts after both bolts have been screwed in. Using a Honda-specific ball joint press adapter kit, mount one adapter on top of the ball joint (which is recessed in the steering knuckle) and the other on the bottom portion of ball joint.
(Related Article: How to Jack Up Your Accord – Honda-Tech.com) Although you can replace the lower ball joint without removing the brakes and rotor, you may want to remove them anyway. Use the needle nose pliers to take the cotter pin out of the axle nut, then loosen the CV axle nut. Remove the lug nuts and the wheel.
When to replace the lower control arm ball joint?
Pay attention to where the lower ball joint meets the lower control arm. If there is slight play, the ball joint is worn and should be replaced. This is a safety issue. Replacing the ball joint requires complete removal of the front steering knuckle.