been noticing my car has a "looseness" ball joints?

2002 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
167,000 MILES • 3.2L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WITTBOY23
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Hi! I've just been noticing my car has a "looseness" to it when i'm behind the steering wheel they say I need new ball joint upper and lower. I'd like to get some help from pros on where to start. Thanks!
Sep 24, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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KASEKENNY
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No problem, here are some guides that would help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/upper-control-arm-replacement

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-release-a-ball-joint

Below you will find the process from the manual that will help with getting these replaced as well.

Please let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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Apr 24, 2021 at 10:51 AM
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