2006 Kia Optima Ball joints

2006 KIA OPTIMA
52,800 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KMELVIN09
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I was told by a mechanic (he was performing an alignment) that my front upper ball joints needed to be replaced. My car is still covered under warranty so I contacted a Kia dealership. The mechanic at the dealership told me that I do not even have upper ball joints on my car; that I have struts instead. Is this possible? I am trying to resolve this dispute so that I can fix the problem if there is one.
Oct 24, 2008 at 3:04 PM
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BLACKOP555
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yes you have ball joints, i dont know why in the world you wouldnt or why they would tell you that.

strut is just shock and spring together not going to eliminate the ball joint.
Oct 25, 2008 at 10:37 AM