Genuine Buick Skylark Ball Joint

Buick Skylark Ball Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
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  Q: How do you replace a ball joint on a Buick Skylark,Oldsmobile Omega and Pontiac Phoenix?

  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.