How can you inspect and potentially replace a balljoint on Cadillac DeVille and DTS?

To inspect and potentially replace a ball joint, start by applying the parking brake and blocking the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Then, raise the front of the vehicle and securely support it on jack stands. Next, use a large prybar to check for any movement in the ball joint by attempting to push it up and prying it down between the steering knuckle and the control arm. Additionally, have an assistant grasp the tire at the top and bottom and move the top of the tire in and out while touching the ball joint stud nut. Finally, separate the control arm from the steering knuckle and try to twist the stud in the socket using your fingers.

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Cadillac Deville Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 88965333
$44.20 MSRP: $76.93
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: STUD KIT, Front Wheel Lower Control Arm; Ball Joint, Lower Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 88955451, 22157089
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-1999 Cadillac Deville | 4 DOOR, DEVILLE, SLS, STS | 8 Cyl 4.6L
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Cadillac Deville Stud,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 9769579
$113.82 MSRP: $229.51
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: STUD, 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:
- 1985-1993 Cadillac Deville | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, 60 SPECIAL 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 2 DOOR FWD, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR FWD, CONVERSION, FUNERAL COACH, LIMOUSINE 4 DOOR, LIMOUSINE 4 DOOR CTR PART, TOURING 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel, 8 Cyl 4.1L, 8 Cyl 4.5L, 8 Cyl 4.9L
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Cadillac Deville STUD KIT,FRT LWR CONT ARM BALL
Part Number: 19416896
$83.32 MSRP: $137.88
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Ball Joint
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: 12480852, 15659724
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2005 Cadillac Deville | 4 DOOR, DEVILLE | 8 Cyl 4.6L
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Cadillac Deville Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 88965475
Product Specifications
- Other Name: STUD KIT, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Lower Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 09766421, 9766421
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Cadillac Deville | 4 DOOR, DEVILLE | 8 Cyl 4.6L
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Cadillac Deville Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
Part Number: 17983482
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:
- 1994-1996 Cadillac Deville | 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.9L

Cadillac Deville Ball Joint

Cadillac DeVille vehicles' Ball Joint is an essential component of the suspension and steering systems where it connects the control arms to the steering knuckles to allow for two-directional rotation, excluding any translational movement. Some of these steel parts are as follows; it is abbreviated as a BSA bearing steel part, which has a bearing stud and a socket covered by a protective cover to avoid contact with dirt while permitting the circulation of lubricant. Newer types of kingpin called ball joints have almost entirely replaced the old kingpin because they provide better adjustability of caster and camber without adding flexibility, which improves a car's handling, stability, and the comfort of the ride. Today's ball joints are designed to last without the need for frequent lubrication and come with improvements in bearings and seals in the form of dust boots. Generally, they should last approximately 80 000 miles but, they can fail much earlier making driving unsafe.

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Cadillac Deville Ball Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Stud Kit,Front Lower Control Arm Ball
88965333
Q: How can you inspect and potentially replace a balljoint on Cadillac DeVille and DTS?
A: To inspect and potentially replace a ball joint, start by applying the parking brake and blocking the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Then, raise the front of the vehicle and securely support it on jack stands. Next, use a large prybar to check for any movement in the ball joint by attempting to push it up and prying it down between the Steering Knuckle and the Control Arm. Additionally, have an assistant grasp the tire at the top and bottom and move the top of the tire in and out while touching the ball joint stud nut. Finally, separate the control arm from the steering knuckle and try to twist the stud in the socket using your fingers.