Prelude L4-1958cc SOHC (1988)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper 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. 4 Front suspension. 1988 Accord & Prelude
Upper