Hi everyone, I recently decided to change the control arms in my car. In the process we noticed that tha ball joint in the front spindles were also warned out. I bought new joints from ebay, but no one wants to remove the ball joint because the spindle is aluminum or some softer metal.

Anyone had this issue before?


Here Is a pic for reference.

 

Yes, it is a common issue. You will need a press to remove the ball joint.

 

It can be done with a press. Members here have found shops to remove the old ones and press in new or have done it themselves (myself included).

 

Can someone suggest a brand for those ball joints in the knuckle as they are not sold seperately by lexus? Thank you

 

Mevotech, MOOG or Delphi from rockauto.

 

Since when do they make ball joints …

 

Rockauto has what you need.

 

Rockauto doesn't have any lower ball joint for the rwd, just awd. Amz does have some

 

that is not the option for single ball joint for 2008.They sell it for 2011 and up which is a different design.Any other suggestion?

 

When you post onto someone else's thread, it can be unclear to members who is requesting help even though you mentioned the year. Also, it's good to mention awd or rwd for future postings. Hope someone can help you.

 

 

thanks for pointing out the difference.

 

seems its easier just replace the knuckle with ball joint all together.
Question is, if its easy to separate the knuckle with the wheel bearing & Hub? if they are seized then the bearing needs replacement as well.