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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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I have a 93 diamante. Can anyone tell me if the ball joints are pressed or bolted? Are any special tools needed to replace them?
 
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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They are serviced w/ the control arm.
 
Old Jul 4, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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I have an Ad in the classified area selling a used control arm and new ball joint. I had the garage press one onto another control arm. I didn't need the control arm after all but the junk yard wouldn't take it back, even though it had a torn boot. So, I'm selling the one I took off of my car.
 
Old Nov 26, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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I was always warned that having a garage press a ball joint into the arm would cause warpage and make the tires wear uneven. So I bought the $500 arm and joint from dealership, where you can only find them at

Does your tire wear badly ddiamantec??
 
Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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My tires have always worn prematurely on the insides for as long as I've had it, 192,000 miles. The garage I take it too has a good relation with me. They would notice and tell me if any damage occurred.
 
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