1997 Chrysler Cirrus control arm lower ball joint

1997 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TIM33
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The lower ball joint has seperated causing housing of lower ball joint to rest on inside of wheel rim. The part Lower ball jopint and control arm are made together and must be purchased this way not seperately. I have obtained the parts necessary to r and r. i am looking for some help in instruction on step help in R & R of lower control arm to fix. please advise. currently i have no money although i have given past donations. Thank You// T J Lewis
Aug 6, 2010 at 10:16 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Support vehicle on stands remove wheel cailper from steering knuckle two bolts, remove rotor. If old ball joint is still in knuckle hit with hammer to remove see diagram


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_555.jpg

Then remove bolts from strut clevis to arm. Then remove stablizer see diagram


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Grafic_3_137.jpg

Then remove front and rear bolts from arm to crossmember. it is out
Aug 6, 2010 at 2:20 PM