replace them when the have play. When replacing them, it is wise to not use a torch on certain ball joints as they will explode.
Some basic things about ball joints, by Vertebrate
from the spindle. Sometimes you need a ball joint separator to do that part of the job.
My suggestion is to ask "How do you replace ball joints on a "Year, Make, Model"? And hopefully someone has answered the question for that specific vehicle and year.
no you just replace them
ball joint costs about £8.00
It will cost approximately $300 to replace the ball joint on your 1999 Ford Taurus. The ball joint will cost approximately $40 and require three hours of labor.
you dont fix them you replace them difficulty doing so varies with car make and model
how do u replace the lower ball joint on a 1997 ford mustang
how much would it cost on a 2004 mercury sable
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint.
The ball joint in a vehicle is used to pivot between the wheel and the suspension. There are usually and upper ball joint and a lower ball joint.
The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket synovial joint. It is formed by the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula, allowing for a wide range of motion in multiple directions.
There all kinds of tools for Ball Joints; OTC Remover, Ball Joint OTC Ball Joint Separator KD Tools Ball Joint Separator OTC Ball Joint Service Set KD Tools Universal Ball Joint Separator OTC Wrench, Ball Joint Spanner KD Tools Ball Joint/U-Joint/Brake Anchor Pin Press OTC Master Ball Joint Adapter Set KD Tools Ball Joint/U-Joint/Brake Anchor Pin Press Set KD Tools Ford Ball Joint Cam Tool Sears.com
The squeak is most likely coming from your upper or lower ball joints. Replace your worn ball joint(s) and that'll fix your problem.
I am not 100% sure what the question is, but here is a shot at it. If you are trying to replace the u-joint, there is a video at myjeepwrangler.com under Fix-it > u-joint