SOURCE: CV joint replacement
Generally no tool is required. If you use a "pickle fork" you will risk damaging the dust boot.
Have you tried whacking the spindle right near where the ball joint stud comes through? This will take a few good shots to break it loose.
Be careful not to hit the threads!
SOURCE: How to change upper control arm on 1996 Honda Civic DX ?
UPPER CONTROL ARM:
Do not disassemble the upper arm. If the ball joint or bushings are faulty, or the upper arm is damaged, the entire upper arm must be replaced.
Do not disassemble the upper arm. If the ball joint or bushings are faulty, or the upper arm is damaged, the entire upper arm must be replaced.
To install:
Use new self-locking nuts when installing the upper arm and strut.
The bushings on the front lower control arms are replaceable on most models.
This procedure requires the use of a press and may be above the skill range of the average driveway enthusiast. It is recommended that this procedure be done by a qualified machine shop if you are not skilled in the proper use of a press.
It is recommended that both the left and right lower control arm bushings be replaced at the same time. The vehicles handling may become unstable if there are new bushings on one side of the car and worn ones on the other.
SOURCE: Is it easy to replace
Hi, the upper ball joints in this model are integral to the control arm. You have to replace the whole control arm to fix the joint. Procedure is pasted below. It is always advisable to realign the wheels after replacing front suspension parts, but if the play in the old joints was minimal, I wouldn't bother unless I had newer tires. And then any time I see abnormal tire wear, I get an alignment. Please let me know if you have more questions, and thanks for using FixYa. Fig. Installed view of the upper control arm with integral ball joint (strut removed for photo only) Fig. Use needle-nose pliers to remove the cotter pin from the ball joint. Discard the cotter pin Fig. Remove the castle nut with a wrench . . . Fig. . . . then separate the upper ball joint with a suitable 2-jawed puller Fig. You may have to move the engine mounted fuse box to gain access to the upper control arm bolts on the passenger side of the vehicle Fig. Use a closed-end wrench to remove the upper control arm bolts . . . Fig. . . . then remove the upper control arm
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Do not disassemble the upper arm. If the ball joint or bushings are faulty, or the upper arm is damaged, the entire upper arm must be replaced.
Do not disassemble the upper arm. If the ball joint or bushings are faulty, or the upper arm is damaged, the entire upper arm must be replaced.
To install:
Use new self-locking nuts when installing the upper arm and strut.
SOURCE: torque on front ball joints 2000 Honda Passport 2
Lower ball joint specs:
Torque the ball joint-to-control arm nuts/bolts to 85 ft. lbs. (115 Nm). Torque the castellated nut to 108 ft. lbs. (147 Nm).
Upper ball joint specs:
Tighten the mounting bolts to 42 ft. lbs. (57 Nm) and the castellated nut to 72 ft. lbs. (96 Nm).
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