During my engine swap, I sheared the passenger side lower ball joint bolt trying to remove the castle nut.

Is this lower ball joint renewable or do I need to purchase a whole new Knuckle ?

I tried the search bar, to no avail. Any advice would be most graciously appreciated.

 

What do you mean...are you asking if the lower balljoints are removable/replaceable? If so, then yes, they are replaceable. You would need a good hammer, a ball joint separator, and a ball joint press to press the new one in. Procedure is here: http://www.jdmpowerhouse.com/diyballjoints.html

This is the single balljoint: 51220-SL5-013 ($58.25), or this TSB kit will give you 2 lower ball joints for less: 04510-SL5-000 ($41.64)

More info on the parts here: http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=349707

 

Oh, Thank You ! I was just about to buy the whole Knuckle. Time fore more research. Thank You !

More to follow,

 

It's a PITA to change, if the whole knuckle isnt too much more I'd rather get the knuckle.

 

The ball joints are priced at under $50 for both, according to the guy above. A knuckle is not close to $25.

 

Then get the ball joints, the biggest problem is the snap ring, make sure you have the proper snap ring pliers, also take the whole knuckle out instead of working under the car, it will save you a lot of trouble and frustration