How do you replace a ball joint on Buick Skylark?

To start with, lift up the front of the car and prop it on jackstands. After that, remove the wheel. Then remove the bolt holding the ball joint to the brake caliper bracket. Use a t-in drill bit to drill about ¾-in deep into the center of the rivets holding down the ball joint on the lower control arm. Drill just deep enough with a ½-in drill bit to remove rivet heads. Drive out any remaining rivets and take away the ball joint. When installing back a new balljoint in place of rivets on lower control arm, use correct size bolts and nuts on them instead. Mounting back of balljoint onto steering knuckle must be done with tightening bolt and nut by proper torque specs in order to prevent loss of control while driving. Finally mount-wheel and lower-car to ground.

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Buick Skylark Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 17983075
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: STUD KIT, Front Wheel Lower Control Arm; Ball Joint, Lower Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1985 Buick Skylark | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L

Buick Skylark Ball Joint

The Ball Joint of Buick Skylark, yet again, is a component present in the suspension and the steering systems; specifically, it links the control arms to the knuckles of the wheels. Of these ball joints enable the articulation in two planes with no provision for translation that improves vehicle handling, stability, and ride comfort. A ball joint's typical design includes a bearing stud and a socket fastened in an assembly that is usually protected by a rubber boot to resist the intrusion of dirt and lubricants. Depending on the model, the Buick Skylark vehicles use upper and lower ball joints for front and or rear suspension system. It is valued at about 80,000 miles however, the units can fall short of this duration and become a safety risks on the roads.

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Buick Skylark Ball Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
17983075
Q: How do you replace a ball joint on Buick Skylark?
A: To start with, lift up the front of the car and prop it on jackstands. After that, remove the wheel. Then remove the bolt holding the ball joint to the brake caliper bracket. Use a t-in drill bit to drill about ¾-in deep into the center of the rivets holding down the ball joint on the lower control arm. Drill just deep enough with a ½-in drill bit to remove rivet heads. Drive out any remaining rivets and take away the ball joint. When installing back a new balljoint in place of rivets on lower control arm, use correct size bolts and nuts on them instead. Mounting back of balljoint onto Steering Knuckle must be done with tightening bolt and nut by proper torque specs in order to prevent loss of control while driving. Finally mount-wheel and lower-car to ground.

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