88 Accord ball joints
Hello everyone,
I was wondering if anyone here ever had a ball joint come apart on their 86-89 Accord. If so, which one separated, what happened because of it, and what were the warning signs? I am looking for ball joints for my '88 Accord. I figure used might be a cost effective way to get them already installed so it is a bolt-on job. The lower ones are press fit. I imagine it's going to be hard to get them out after being in there 17 years almost. Thanks, Aron |
Re: 88 Accord ball joints
Maybe this will be helpful, from a July 2004 "Import Car" article on Honda suspensions: _____ Also keep in mind that if you're checking for play while the car is on a frame contact lift, the weight of the hanging suspension may mask the play that's present when the vehicle is at ride height. When checking for looseness, use a pry bar to try and move the sway bar in the bushings or against the links. If there is any play at all, replace them. If the noise appears to be coming from the rear, don't overlook the ball joints as a possible cause. Common on the older Accords, a knocking noise will be the only warning the driver will get before this joint fails. Like most suspension problems, this is an easy diagnosis. Simply grab the wheel at the top and bottom and check for movement. Nothing tricky, you just have to remember to do it. If the joint needs to be replaced, it is serviced with the arm. .... Don't overlook front ball joints and tie rod ends as a source for a knocking noise. Although occasionally accompanied with another complaint, most of the time all the customer will notice is the noise. With the stress they're under and the mileage they see, it's not surprising that front lower ball joints are common replacements. In this case, while the wheel is hanging, give it a hard push and pull as you would if you were checking for a loose tie rod. If any play is felt, look closely at the lower joint for side movement; there should be none. ____ Today my local import car repair shop told me they liked the ball joints Napa sold. I trust you have a good manual. If not, try www.autozone.com 's free online, vehicle specific repair guides. "Aron" <drenkav1913@earthlink.ten> wrote > Hello everyone, > I was wondering if anyone here ever had a ball joint come apart on their > 86-89 Accord. If so, which one separated, what happened because of it, and > what were the warning signs? I am looking for ball joints for my '88 > Accord. I figure used might be a cost effective way to get them already > installed so it is a bolt-on job. The lower ones are press fit. I imagine > it's going to be hard to get them out after being in there 17 years almost. > > Thanks, > Aron |
Re: 88 Accord ball joints
Maybe this will be helpful, from a July 2004 "Import Car" article on Honda suspensions: _____ Also keep in mind that if you're checking for play while the car is on a frame contact lift, the weight of the hanging suspension may mask the play that's present when the vehicle is at ride height. When checking for looseness, use a pry bar to try and move the sway bar in the bushings or against the links. If there is any play at all, replace them. If the noise appears to be coming from the rear, don't overlook the ball joints as a possible cause. Common on the older Accords, a knocking noise will be the only warning the driver will get before this joint fails. Like most suspension problems, this is an easy diagnosis. Simply grab the wheel at the top and bottom and check for movement. Nothing tricky, you just have to remember to do it. If the joint needs to be replaced, it is serviced with the arm. .... Don't overlook front ball joints and tie rod ends as a source for a knocking noise. Although occasionally accompanied with another complaint, most of the time all the customer will notice is the noise. With the stress they're under and the mileage they see, it's not surprising that front lower ball joints are common replacements. In this case, while the wheel is hanging, give it a hard push and pull as you would if you were checking for a loose tie rod. If any play is felt, look closely at the lower joint for side movement; there should be none. ____ Today my local import car repair shop told me they liked the ball joints Napa sold. I trust you have a good manual. If not, try www.autozone.com 's free online, vehicle specific repair guides. "Aron" <drenkav1913@earthlink.ten> wrote > Hello everyone, > I was wondering if anyone here ever had a ball joint come apart on their > 86-89 Accord. If so, which one separated, what happened because of it, and > what were the warning signs? I am looking for ball joints for my '88 > Accord. I figure used might be a cost effective way to get them already > installed so it is a bolt-on job. The lower ones are press fit. I imagine > it's going to be hard to get them out after being in there 17 years almost. > > Thanks, > Aron |
Re: 88 Accord ball joints
They maybe worn, go to alignment shop and have them replaced, you will also
need a front end alignment when they are changed. You may be able to change out the ball joints if you have the tools and just go in for the alignment. |
Re: 88 Accord ball joints
They maybe worn, go to alignment shop and have them replaced, you will also
need a front end alignment when they are changed. You may be able to change out the ball joints if you have the tools and just go in for the alignment. |
Re: 88 Accord ball joints
I don't understand how they'd fix the alignment if it was off due to that
job. I mean there's no camber adjustment (unless you install a lowering kit). "jjjsan" <jjjsan@nospamz.sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:71877d66e03c6d9fc43ffafb8962da4e@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com... > They maybe worn, go to alignment shop and have them replaced, you will also > need a front end alignment when they are changed. > You may be able to change out the ball joints if you have the tools and > just go in for the alignment. > > |
Re: 88 Accord ball joints
I don't understand how they'd fix the alignment if it was off due to that
job. I mean there's no camber adjustment (unless you install a lowering kit). "jjjsan" <jjjsan@nospamz.sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:71877d66e03c6d9fc43ffafb8962da4e@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com... > They maybe worn, go to alignment shop and have them replaced, you will also > need a front end alignment when they are changed. > You may be able to change out the ball joints if you have the tools and > just go in for the alignment. > > |
Re: 88 Accord ball joints
Yes, I agree, go see a alignment shop, before your front end falls apart on
the fwy/street, and cost you more$$$$ Jim |
Re: 88 Accord ball joints
Yes, I agree, go see a alignment shop, before your front end falls apart on
the fwy/street, and cost you more$$$$ Jim |
Re: 88 Accord ball joints
I recently changed both lower ball joints on my civic 91, and the tie rod
ends too!.. I paid aprox. $35.00 for each tie rod end, and like $50.00 for each lower ball joint!.. The only ones with full warranty where the lower ball joints (moog brand-w/blue rubber), the tie rod ends (moog as well, didn't have any warranty)!...That's just the price for the parts, I don't recall how much I paid for the labor; but if You want to buy a two jaw puller yourself to take them off (the three jaw puller doesn't fit and doesn't work on my civic 91-I paid about $9.00 for it), and also a clamp to compress and install the tie rod end as well as the ball joints!.. Plus a kit of ratchet and "Aron" <drenkav1913@earthlink.ten> wrote in message news:lKm2d.2031$0i5.1290@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net... > Hello everyone, > I was wondering if anyone here ever had a ball joint come apart on their > 86-89 Accord. If so, which one separated, what happened because of it, and > what were the warning signs? I am looking for ball joints for my '88 > Accord. I figure used might be a cost effective way to get them already > installed so it is a bolt-on job. The lower ones are press fit. I imagine > it's going to be hard to get them out after being in there 17 years almost. > > Thanks, > Aron > > > |
Re: 88 Accord ball joints
I recently changed both lower ball joints on my civic 91, and the tie rod
ends too!.. I paid aprox. $35.00 for each tie rod end, and like $50.00 for each lower ball joint!.. The only ones with full warranty where the lower ball joints (moog brand-w/blue rubber), the tie rod ends (moog as well, didn't have any warranty)!...That's just the price for the parts, I don't recall how much I paid for the labor; but if You want to buy a two jaw puller yourself to take them off (the three jaw puller doesn't fit and doesn't work on my civic 91-I paid about $9.00 for it), and also a clamp to compress and install the tie rod end as well as the ball joints!.. Plus a kit of ratchet and "Aron" <drenkav1913@earthlink.ten> wrote in message news:lKm2d.2031$0i5.1290@newsread3.news.pas.earthl ink.net... > Hello everyone, > I was wondering if anyone here ever had a ball joint come apart on their > 86-89 Accord. If so, which one separated, what happened because of it, and > what were the warning signs? I am looking for ball joints for my '88 > Accord. I figure used might be a cost effective way to get them already > installed so it is a bolt-on job. The lower ones are press fit. I imagine > it's going to be hard to get them out after being in there 17 years almost. > > Thanks, > Aron > > > |
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