Suspension Ball Joint Replacement near Baton Rouge, Louisiana
There are 13 RepairPal Certified locations for Suspension Ball Joint Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.
13 Results for Suspension Ball Joint Replacement near Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Simpson's Auto Service
505 N Alexander Ave
Port Allen, LA
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
Vannak Automotive
535 North Beck Street
Baton Rouge, LA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
K&H Automotive Service
2358 College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
Abigail Complete Car Care
7273 Greenwell Springs Rd
Baton Rouge, LA
Closed
Opens 7:00 AM Mon
Precision Tune Auto Care #025-28
2843 South Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
Siegen Car Care
6888 Siegen Ln
Baton Rouge, LA
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - O'Neal
2265 oneal lane
baton rouge, LA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
HIGH TECH CAR CARE
2862 O'Neal Lane
Baton Rouge, LA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Christian Brothers Automotive - Airline
14455 Airline Highway
Baton Rouge, LA
Closed
Opens 7:00 AM Mon
L&S Automotive
16302 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - Prairieville Crossing
17536 Airline Highway
Prairieville, LA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - Juban Crossing
27925 Juban Road
Denham Springs, LA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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.
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.
Suspension Ball Joint Replacement Cost Estimates
The average cost for a Suspension Ball Joint Replacement is between $307 and $467 but can vary from car to car.
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