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    Ball Joint Replacement

    I need to change the ball bearing in my rear passenger lower control arm as well as my front passenger lower control arm and before I buy all the parts and rent the ball joint press I just wanna make sure I have everything right.

    First, I can press out the ball joints, correct? I know you're supposed to buy the whole arm, but if I can avoid it I'd like to.
    Second, are these ball joints sufficient for the front, and these for the rear?
    Third, will this press work?
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    -bump- Same Q as OP^

    02' Galant ES 2.4L

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    I would just buy the whole lower control arm assembly, quick and easy replacement. I did it on my galant. Check rockauto.com
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    Quote Originally Posted by Black8GV6 View Post
    I would just buy the whole lower control arm assembly, quick and easy replacement. I did it on my galant. Check rockauto.com
    Oh ok, cool.. What brand did you go with? How long did you run on it/how did it perform?

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    Agreed

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    Quote Originally Posted by xd_01 View Post
    Agreed
    I guess I'll be going that route then lol.

    https://www.thegalantcenter.org/show...d-when-turning <- Finally going to be addressing this issue. Hopefully its the ball joints or tie rods making that sound....??

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    02' Galant ES 2.4L

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    Quote Originally Posted by TD86_ View Post
    Oh ok, cool.. What brand did you go with? How long did you run on it/how did it perform?
    BECK/ARNLEY and/or MOOG (better option), I don't remember how long it took but it was quick, depends on if you have the tools and if you know what you're doing. If you haven't done anything like it before then I would plan 45 minutes to a hour per wheel.
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    Those bolts are ON THERE. Make sure you have an impact or they aren't going anywhere.

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    Breaker bar FTW MF
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    Quote Originally Posted by Black8GV6 View Post
    Breaker bar FTW MF
    Broke mine. Lol. 180k tightened them pretty good.

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