IM replacing my ball joints

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2003 FORD FOCUS
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Im replacing my ball joints. Do I remove the whole control arm?

Friday, December 28th, 2012 AT 6:47 AM

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DRCRANKNWRENCH

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You don't need to remove the control arm but get some coil spring compressors if the spring sits on them. Advance Auto ro Auto Zone loans them out. They also have ball joint install kits.

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