Suspension Ball Joint Replacement near Allentown, Pennsylvania

There are 50 RepairPal Certified locations for Suspension Ball Joint Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

50 Results for Suspension Ball Joint Replacement near Allentown, Pennsylvania

Suspension Ball Joint Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

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The Garage - Complete Auto Care

5
(15)
1.04 mi
825 South Corn Street
Allentown, PA
Closed
Opens 9:00 AM Tue
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Just Brakes Plus | More than just brakes! 😉

4.7
(23)
1.24 mi
1095 Macarthur Road
Fullerton, PA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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U S Automotive

4.8
(38)
2.19 mi
1040 N Jerome St
Allentown, PA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Austin's Auto Service

4.7
(40)
3.41 mi
1843 W Broad St
Bethlehem, PA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Meineke #2160

4.3
(393)
5.81 mi
1458 Chestnut St
Emmaus, PA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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Lehigh Fleet Service

4.6
(135)
6.59 mi
1002 Pembroke Rd
Bethlehem, PA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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J&D Automotive Repair

4.9
(25)
6.78 mi
93 Market St.
Freemansburg, PA
Closed
Opens 9:00 AM Mon
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Jeff's Automotive

4.8
(790)
11.28 mi
4110 William Penn Hwy
Easton, PA
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Sat
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Midas - Easton

4.3
(36)
12.32 mi
2914 William Penn Highway
Easton, PA
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Opens 7:30 AM Sat
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Cherryville Service Center

4.9
(30)
14.25 mi
8763 Pennsylvania 873
Slatington, PA
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Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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Midas - Wind Gap

4.5
(15)
18.62 mi
933 South Broadway
Wind Gap, PA
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Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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Christian Brothers Automotive - Montgomery Mall

4.7
(302)
28.18 mi
565 DeKalb Pike
North Wales, PA
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Opens 7:00 AM Mon
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Suspension Ball Joint Replacement

How are ball joint issues diagnosed?

To diagnose a worn ball joint, a shop will raise the vehicle on a hoist and then grasp the tire at the top and bottom and rock the wheel back and forth. A worn ball joint will present a clunking sound or sensation when this test is performed. The technician will also look for a torn or leaking boot on the ball joint. A worn ball joint may also be suspected if the tires are showing signs of unusual wear on the inside or outside edges.
Suspension Ball Joint Replacement

How is a ball joint replaced?

To replace a ball joint, with the car lifted, the technician will first remove the front wheel. Then, the ball joint is disconnected from the control arm and the steering knuckle, the suspension is separated to allow the ball joint to come free, and the new part is installed. Some vehicles require that the steering knuckle be disconnected from the strut in order to get to the retaining nut on one side of the ball joint. Either way, the tension between components in the suspension may make this process difficult.

RepairPal recommendations for ball joint issues

RepairPal recommends getting a four-wheel alignment after the ball joint has been replaced. If the tires show signs of significant wear, new tires would also be a good idea.

What to look out for when dealing with ball joint issues

The front suspension components often have a good deal of tension between them. This could make separating the steering knuckle and the control arm from the ball joint difficult. A ball joint with tapered studs is sometimes difficult to remove from its mounts in the steering knuckle or control arm. Also, the vehicle needs to be safely raised and supported in order to complete this repair.

Can I replace a ball joint myself?

On most vehicles, replacement of a ball joint is an intermediate DIY repair. Care needs to be exercised when lifting and supporting the vehicle to prevent serious injury. If you're not comfortable with lifting a vehicle, or with working on parts under tension, have the job done by a professional mechanic.

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