Prelude L4-1955cc 2000 (1987)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Lower Ball Joint
Lower
1.
Remove steering knuckle. Refer to ``Steering Knuckle, Hub & Bearing, Replace'' for procedure.
2.
Remove lower ball joint dust cover snap ring, then the dust boot.
3.
Remove ball joint snap ring, then using ball joint removal and installation tool 07965-SB00100 and ball joint removal base 07965-SB00200, press
ball joint out of steering knuckle.
4.
Press replacement ball joint into steering knuckle with hand.
5.
Press ball joint into steering knuckle using ball joint removal and installation tool 07965-SB00100 and ball joint installation base 07965-SB00300.
6.
Install ball joint snap ring.
7.
Install dust cover and snap ring.
Fig. 3 Front suspension. 1984-87 Prelude (1986-87 Accord similar)
Upper
1.
Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
2.
Remove upper ball joint shield.
3.
Remove upper ball joint cotter pin and nut, then using a suitable ball joint removal tool, remove ball joint from steering knuckle.
4.
Remove upper ball joint to upper arm attaching bolts, then the ball joint.
