Upper Ball Joints

[Hondaisdashit]

I was wondering if its hard to change them on the CB? if not then what do I have to do to install them the right way ? also will I need an alignment?

[ExplodingCake]

It's easy. Just remember to put a cotter pin in the castle nut. Aftet that you need an alignment.

There are two nuts on each side on the engine bay. One on the passenger side is right below the fuse box and you need to move the fuse box bit. I did not use a balljoint puller since once I take the castle nut off the joints it went right off.

Installation is reverse of removal.

[Hondaisdashit]

It's easy. Just remember to put a cotter pin in the castle nut. Aftet that you need an alignment.

There are two nuts on each side on the engine bay. One on the passenger side is right below the fuse box and you need to move the fuse box bit. I did not use a balljoint puller since once I take the castle nut off the joints it went right off.

Installation is reverse of removal.

Thanks for the help. A friend of mines did his but it makes noise on his and i didn't want that to happen to me. is there a position that the ball joint has to be when installed??

[radiuslight]

The upper ball joint! The one from the upper control arm?
That thing is gonna cost you like 20-50 bucks.......then it has to be pressed on for $20 or it has to be fitted with bolts. A year later the bushings on the arm will go bad and your gonna have to replace the whole arm. I recommend to buy both upper control arms new......Tasauto has them for 60 each....It comes with everything you need ready to bolt on!

[PIMPCORD]

It's easy. Just remember to put a cotter pin in the castle nut. Aftet that you need an alignment.

There are two nuts on each side on the engine bay. One on the passenger side is right below the fuse box and you need to move the fuse box bit. I did not use a balljoint puller since once I take the castle nut off the joints it went right off.

Installation is reverse of removal.

You are stating about the whole arm.

Anyway I suggest what he said.^^

Don't just replace the joint , replace the whole arm.

[deevergote]

You are stating about the whole arm.

Anyway I suggest what he said.^^

Don't just replace the joint , replace the whole arm.

Exactly. Replacing just the joint can be dangerous, as pulling the old one and pressing in the new one could weaken the already thin metal. Just to show that Honda has the same train of thought... there is no Honda replacement part number for just the upper ball joint.

Replacing the whole upper arm is best. If you are lowered, or plan on lowering, I suggest the adjustable upper control arm from TASauto.com. I've got them on my car, and couldn't be happier.

And yes, any time you replace ANY suspension component, it's a good idea to get an alignment. If you have any Firestone shops near you, you can buy a lifetime alignment package for about $180. Get 3 alignments and you already saved money! I got it, because I'll have my CB7 for a long long loooong time.

[ExplodingCake]

lifetime alignment package for about $180. Get 3 alignments and you already saved money! I got it, because I'll have my CB7 for a long long loooong time.

I got it when it was still priced $140.
haha lifetime alignment ftw! I do it every 4k miles

[Tnwagn]

I got it when it was still priced $140.
haha lifetime alignment ftw! I do it every 4k miles

x2. People at the story hate me for coming so often but who cares. It's free and I can watch them so they don't screw me over and leave a bolt loose or something.

But yeah, change them out yourself. It's not hard at all, but I would recommend going to Advanced Auto Parts and renting for free a balljoint press kit and balljoint puller kit. Free, and it makes the process much simpler. If you can't do that, BFH works wonders.

[ExplodingCake]

x2. People at the story hate me for coming so often but who cares. It's free and I can watch them so they don't screw me over and leave a bolt loose or something.

Well if they hate it , why even bother putting a generous offer.

[Hondaisdashit]

Exactly. Replacing just the joint can be dangerous, as pulling the old one and pressing in the new one could weaken the already thin metal. Just to show that Honda has the same train of thought... there is no Honda replacement part number for just the upper ball joint.

Replacing the whole upper arm is best. If you are lowered, or plan on lowering, I suggest the adjustable upper control arm from TASauto.com. I've got them on my car, and couldn't be happier.

And yes, any time you replace ANY suspension component, it's a good idea to get an alignment. If you have any Firestone shops near you, you can buy a lifetime alignment package for about $180. Get 3 alignments and you already saved money! I got it, because I'll have my CB7 for a long long loooong time.

Yes I was talking about the control arm. my question is what position will I have to place it in to install it? the bolts come lose on the lower part and wanted to know how tight it has to be because I dont want to rip the rubber Part.

heres a paint setup I did

[deevergote]

Ah, ok. I just tightened them until a reasonable amount of force couldn't move it anymore... I believe a shop will adjust it when you get an alignment anyway.

[bobbycos]

if you are gonna do the lower ball joints at the same time might as well do the wheel bearings since you have to pull the knuckle off to get them out.

[totaldoughnut]

Thats very good intel about firestones lifetime allignment package, I was unaware of that. Ill be getting that soon. Yeah, replace the whole arm, lower ball joints, and inspect the rest while your in there. In currently nearing the completion of that same project. New arms, lower ball joints, front rotors, all struts. I chose to run my wheel bearings, they feel perfect. I have a 12 ton press in my garage, which made it easier to press in my new ball joints and remove remove the hubs without destroying the bearings.

[dlatino]

how can you tell the upper ball joints are bad while driving
does it make a noise?


i have been hearing a clunk noise near the front passenger side when going over bumps in the road

[close2classic]

I have been hearing clunk too even with new coils/struts and was wondering which ball joint I need to pop in order to change axles..