98 accord EX
5 spd 141k
sup guys,
i need replacement of lower ball joints for my accord, since my mechhanic screwed me and told me the bobbling noise was my struts, shelling out more money now for labor would be hard for me...is that job easy to do? if any one can give me instructions on how to go about replacing them i would very much appriciate it. looks like i would have to take off the rotor, knuckle, caliper. theres the ABS sensor in the way,i dont wana mess that up(i never worked with ABS b4)..thanks alot guys if it seems hard, thne i would just bring it ova to my mecchanic
HONDA

 

The ABS wheel sensor should unbolt from the knuckle, it's pictured on the right but doesn't have a number?? Last time I took one out it was kinda stuck in there - use some kind of penetrating oil.

The lower ball joints press out from the knuckle. If you don't have a press you can take the knuckle out of the car & take it to a shop. I always thought there'd be a snap ring holding the balljoint into the knuckle, but I don't see it. (#7 holds the rubber boot onto the balljoint.)