Most lower ball joints are press-fit. This means that they are literally pushed into an under-size hole with thousands of pounds of force at the factory. You can, however, still replace them yourself, but you'll need a ball joint press. It looks like a really heavy duty C-clamp. You should be able to rent one from your auto parts store. (if you have an autozone near you, it's a free rental- just a security deposit that's refunded when you bring it back undamaged) And no i don't work for them, I'm just a very satisfied customer.
How to change the lower ball joint for Mitsubishi diamante 1994
You have to replace the lower control did assembly .
You will need to remove the tire and wheel from your Oldsmobile. Remove the retaining not on top of the ball joint. Pound the ball joint out. Reverse the process to install your new lower ball joint.
You can not just change the ball joint , you have to replace the whole lower control arm with ball joint.
The ball joint is an integral part of the lower control arms. Ergo you must replace the entire lower control arm. Dealer cost is about $450 ea there's no aftermarket availability that I have found. My car's not worth the price of the parts ro replace the arms. RATS.
With a ball joint press and removal tool.
For the lower ball joint, remove the lower control arm and the ball joint seal. Press the ball joint from the control arm. Press the new ball joint into the lower control arm ensuring it is fully seated, install a new seal and the lower control arm.
Jack up the side you want to replace and put a jack stand under it. Remove the ball joint clamp bolt and nut. Remove the bolt completely. Remove the 2 bolts holding the ball joint to the control arm and take it off.
replace lower ball joint on ford ranger 2001
with tools and a jack
Since it's the lower, I think you can replace just the ball joint. Most of the time the uppers are replaced by replacing the entire arm.
THE BALL JOINT IS PART OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM