Newer cars have one each side on the front, older ones and rear wheel drive have upper and lower ones. Right behind the tire, lowest piece of metal frame called lower A arm or lower control arm. At the point closest to the tire is the piviot point so that the tire can turn. Looks like a large tie rod end, and serves the same type of purpose. Most are pressed in, can usually be hammered in if you are carful. Some are riveted in from the factory and replacment ones bolt in. Grind, chisel off rivets, bolt in new.
ball joints are parts of the front suspension. outside of the A-Arm
Ball joints should be replaced anywhere between 70,000 to 150,000 miles. Ball joints connect the wheel to the car's suspension system.
ball joints
You can find ball joints at auto parts stores, online retailers, and through car dealerships. They are typically located in the suspension section of the store or website. Make sure to choose the correct ball joint for your vehicle's make, model, and year.
Each tire has two ball joints. If they break you will lose control of the steering and crash.
remove the tire or jack up the car and get under it. the ball joints are behind the wheel assembly. just follow the shocks down.
The ball joints connect the hub to the control arm. They are the load carrying part for the weight on the vehicle.
When owning a car it is important to know how much replacement parts will cost. A 1992 Oldsmobile Royale brake and ball joints will cost between $15 and $60+.
Ball and socket joints are located in the human body at the hip and shoulder joints. They allow for a wide range of motion in multiple directions, such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.
loose tie-rods or ball joints, or both.
Check ball joints for play
Dry ball joints/suspension joints. Universal joints going bad. Worn brake pad "squealers".