I was looking to see why my brake fluid was low the day after I filled it up and found out that my brake line to front right brakes was cut open. While I was inspecting around, I found that my balljoint had popped out. I went to the driver side to see it was the same and it wasn't--driver side was in all the way and flush unlike the passenger side. I think I also need to readjust my Progess camber kit. I think I have it on the wrong setting.

Why did it pop out? How do I put it back in?

 

I guess the ball joint wasn't pressed on the control arm that good or maybe it was getting old, but just take it to a shop and let them press it on for you or buy a new control arm.

 

yeah, not too bad. unbolt the knuckle, hit it with a hammer, then put in a new clip from the dealer. pretty simple.

 

Damn, Checked both sides and both of them are missing the circlips. fawk! Just ordered the clips from Majestic Honda

 

you don't really need to get the pins from the dealer, I saw them at sears hardware, so that might be your best bet.

 

you can get that c clip at a home improvement store like home depot and stuff like that

 

I'll check it out

 

I was gonna say hit it with a hammer but someone already covered that option

 

THere are no C-clips for the upper contol arm ball joints, they are simply pressed in. I say go to a junkyard and pick up a new control arm with ball joint, cuz it seems the that yours is loose now. I think a new aftermarket ball joint should cost around 20, I'm not sure how much OEM ones cost though.

 

I'd get a new ball joint because the old one has lost it's width from the constant running so even if you hit it back it will eventually come back up

 

A new UCA or BJ does sound about right but then what is this part I ordered for:

#10

 

that part that you ordered is the spring ring that holds the ball joint boot on to the UCA

 

Hum, it was my understanding that you could not simply replace the ball joint on the upper arm. That you had to replace the whole unit. Am I wrong?

 

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yes, you are wrong. They sell the ball joint seperately but it has to be pressed out and new one pressed in.

 

Damn. I hoped they didn't ship it out yet. Looks like I need a new UCA.

 

**** it big deal just buy the omni power uca for liek a 100$