Is it difficult to change a ball joint on a 2004 Lincoln LS? What is involved?

they are front suspension pieces, and yes it is costly, but its not just the parts, there's labor also, and another mechanics opinion would be good.

No Ball Joint replacement would cause that

The ball joint is in the steering knuckle & you only
remove that & nothing to do with the coil over
suspension.
Need more on what was done

I have a 2004 LS

Where did you come up with that question?

Have you EVER heard of anyone changing
ball joints, just for something to do?

WHEN THEY WEAR OUT

Moog --Problem Solver Bulletin Oct 2010

LOWER BALL JOINT-only
Lincoln LS 2000-2001 K500084
Lincoln LS 2002-2005 K50085

Remove Steering Knuckle from vehicle
Remove Wheel Hub Bearing Assy from Knuckle
R&R Ball Joint

You can do yourself,BUT may need to
have the joint pressed out and back in,
IF you can not borrow the tools or rent

I would take the knuckle to an auto parts
store that could do it for you

I would not pay someone to pull the knuckle

Do both sides

Also flush Power Steering,Drain Trans 2 or 3 times etc,
while your involved.

Moog--Problem Solver Bulletin 2000-2005 Lincoln LS (Oct-Brake and Front End, publication)

2000-2001 K500084
2002-2005 K500085

You do not need to purchase steering knuckle from dealer.

Remove complete knuckle
Remove hub and bearing assy
Replace ball joint

Moog has a ball joint K500084 that can be pressed into your knuckle, New part released sept 2010

The squeeks would definately be the ball-joint.

I had the same problem few weeks ago till I changed my ball joint.

Replace ball joint please and rate my solution.

Good luck.

You can purchase the lower ball join on ebay for around $70. The piece will simply "press in" just as any ball joint replacement would. Find a mechanic willing to do the work for you if you bring him the parts. Just go to ebay and search 2002 lincoln ls lower ball joint. It's a fairly small piece, but you'll have to have it installed by a professional. I just replaced mine...

Good luck!

the ball joints are in the control arms, they are serviced as a unit.

yes you can buy just the ball joints