Ball joint inquiry

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Dec 13, 2025 | 03:13 PM
  #16  
Quote: Understood!

If needed, additional information with changing out the Lower Control Arm bushings located here;

Lower Control Arm Bushings...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ushings-6.html

LCA bushing replacement help
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ment-help.html
Thank you for the share! I'll refer to those If I have any difficulties replacing them. Much appreciated!
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Dec 13, 2025 | 04:53 PM
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Feb 8, 2026 | 07:32 AM
  #18  
In process of having the lower ball joints replace (along with inner / outer tie rods). and noticed that the ball joint assembly for AWD vehicles (part 43330-39635), has arrows stamped on the part (arrows must face vehicle when installing). Seems if arrow were not placed on part, possible to install incorrectly. The same arrows are not present on the RWD ball joint (parts 43340-39505 (Left 0 & 43330-39625 (Right);

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Mar 1, 2026 | 01:11 PM
  #19  
I've since had the following installed;

- Left Front lower ball joint (part 4334039505)
- Right Front lower ball joint (part 4333039625)
- Left Outer tie rod end (part 4546430060)
- Right Outer tie rod end (part 4546330130)
- Left or Right inner tie rod (part 4550330070)
- Inner tie rod boots (part 4553559065)
- Tie rod washer (part 9021414011)

During the process, dealership damaged driver side speed sensor (part 89543-30260).
Awaiting replacement however, interested in knowing if the wire / clip that connects to the wheel sensor, is available separately, and if so, what the part number is?
I ask because it appears that the Driver side wheel sensor itself looks good, but the connector is missing (assume technician taped up the end tp prevent being damaged until repaired, see Photo 1).
I base this assumption from viewing the Passenger side speed sensor (Photo 2), and assume both sensors and connectors would look the same.

PHOTO 1 (Driver side sensor 89543-30260 / damaged)


PHOTO 2 (Passenger side sensor 89542-30260)
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Mar 1, 2026 | 01:18 PM
  #20  
Look for a number on the connector if there is one add 90980- in front of it.
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Mar 1, 2026 | 01:23 PM
  #21  
Thank you for the follow up! I'll clean off the connecter and search for possible part number scribed on it.

Would you know if the damaged speed sensor will also impact the ABS and Transmission shifts, in addition to the VSC and Traction control?
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Mar 1, 2026 | 03:46 PM
  #22  
After some additional research, appears part 89516-30030 (ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Left / Driver) is available;



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Mar 1, 2026 | 03:55 PM
  #23  
For wheel speed sensors and wiring I buy the cheapest ones available (sometimes less than $10) so far haven't had any issues.
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Mar 1, 2026 | 04:25 PM
  #24  
Understood. The dealership stated awaiting OEM part, and I assume it would be the wire harness and not the speed sensor itself being replaced since that is what appears to have been damaged.The advantage being harness appears easier to install and hopefully less of a wait go complete. Also costs less however, doesn't affect me either way.
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