Upper Control Arm Ball Joints
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Upper Control Arm Ball Joints
I am faced with the problem of both upper control arm ball joints being worn and loose on my front drivers side 99 A4 Avant. Without tearing it all apart and having to ride my bike everywhere, are these joints replaceable? The control arms and inner buschings are in perfect shape, so it would be a shame to have to replace the entire unit. I would think these joints are held in by some type of snap ring and think either that is worn or the whole joint needs to be pressed out and replaced. If anyone has any experience with this, please let me know, cause I am not one to get reamed by a dealer and prefer to make my own repairs. Thanks.
#2
RE: Upper Control Arm Ball Joints
its a complete unit
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecommerc...ch_Results.asp
this is just a guide on price, the company is who I use in the UK
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecommerc...ch_Results.asp
this is just a guide on price, the company is who I use in the UK
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RE: Upper Control Arm Ball Joints
yep they dont sell just the boot. it can be a tough job but its really straight forward. but the whole strut needs to be pulled out to remove them. www.ecstuning.com sells them in a kit for a reasonable price. $300
some have problems with the pinch bolt, it has a tendency to rust in place. i personally didnt have this problem though.
heres a write up that didnt help much but it will give you an idea of what all needs to be done.
http://www.customperf.com/Installation_fauca.htm
some have problems with the pinch bolt, it has a tendency to rust in place. i personally didnt have this problem though.
heres a write up that didnt help much but it will give you an idea of what all needs to be done.
http://www.customperf.com/Installation_fauca.htm
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