Suspension Ball Joint Replacement near Townsend, Delaware
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 Townsend, Delaware
Fred Drake Automotive
4195 Dupont Pkwy
Townsend, DE
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Fox Run Auto
610 Connor Boulevard
Bear, DE
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Peak Performance Automotive New Castle
401 South Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Ewing Towing And Auto Repair
30 Aleph Dr
Newark, DE
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Peak Performance Automotive
663 Dawson Drive
Newark, DE
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
R & M Automotive
2201 Ogletown Rd
Newark, DE
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Auto & Tire Max
1400 North Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
THE GARAGE NE
1920 W Pulaski Hwy
Elkton, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Admiral Tire & Auto of Newark
1929 Kirkwood Hwy
Newark, DE
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Crouch Automotive North East
152 N East Rd
North East, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
Brousseau's Auto Service and Repair
887 New Jersey 45
Pilesgrove, NJ
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
Newport Auto Center
307 W Newport Pike
Wilmington, DE
Closed
Opens 7:00 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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