So I was driving to work today and my car fell on its face. I thought my tire fell off. Found out my passenger side lower ball joint broke, completely one part is on the control Ark and the other is on the upper part part. So my question is what is the easiest way to get the broken ball joint out? I've.watched videos but they all have perfectly intact ball joints when replacing. Any help would be great thanks

 

Remove the entire knuckle and press it out. Or if no press use a vice, and beat it out.

 

I would remove the front knuckle, and hammer away. Doing so will send shock movement to break up the tapered area and let loose the other half of the broken ball joint. Simple as that.

 

might need to use a socket as a spacer

 

Autozone has the ball joint press and special adapter needed for honda/acura's here are a few good links


https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/balljoint-replacment-autozone-free-rentals-27023-27164-a-2987276/
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...er+control+arm
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/how-install-wheel-bearings-lower-ball-joints-pic-intensive-1567042/

 

I would say just be careful and don't turn the castle nut the wrong way and strip the nut. I did that and had to cut it off with a nut splitter.

If you turn the wrench to the left you will actually be turning it tighter. Just remember which way the nut has to go not your hand.