2000 Honda Accord Upper ball joints

17,800 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAEROCC
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The upper ball joints on both sides are bias on my 2000 accord.I'm going to have it done professinally but am going to order the parts online to save money.I was wondering if I can buy just the ball joints and have the old ones removed and new ones put in.or if I have to buy the complete control arm setup with new ball joints already in????everything thing is fine just the balljoints are bad!!please help me I want my accord back on the road!thank you everyone
Mar 15, 2010 at 11:25 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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The upper ball joint is mounted in the upper control arm. If the ball joint fails the control arm assembly must be replaced .
Mar 15, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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