broken ball joint?

Question

we have a 92 buick lesabre {think thats spelled right lol} anyway the back passenger side has a broken ball joint we believe .. makes a loud pop when we turn ... how would we go about fixing this ourselves? { repair shops are so expensive :( }
what tools will we need?

Answer 1

go to auto zone and ask them what you need they can tell you. and loan you any special tools you might need

Answer 2

The best source of information for the do it yourself mechanic is at your local auto parts stores Buy yourself one of those "Haynes manuals" for your particular vehicle. This manual covers a complete tear down and rebuild of that model of car. The manuals cost about 15 dollars, a real cheap investment. There's a trouble shooting section in the front that lists an array of problems and the possible causes. It gives a detailed explanation of the work involved in the repair including photos.
With any automotive work, a good set of tools is a must. Start by purchasing a good socket set with ratchet, an adjustable wrench or a set of sized wrenches. These are outlined in the manual as well.
Yes repair shops are expensive, that's why I bought a manual for the two vehicles I own and try to do most of the work myself! Just watch what you are doing, pay attention to how things are assembled and the book will assist you in your repairs. Good luck!

Answer 3

If you can get to a good public library, they have lots of repair manuals, (the best I've seen is Mitchell's.) Your car may be rear or front wheel drive, totally different suspension.. Autozone rents/lends spring compressors/pullers if you need. You can get a decent Stanley tool set from Wal-Mart for about 50-60 bucks. Neither type drive uses a ball joint in the rear, usually rubber bushings that are pressed in, which can be done w/a big hammer, or you can take it to any machine shop or perhaps even an independent parts store, as some provide bearing press in service. You can get a lot of weird service from the independent parts stores and also lots of free information that comes from years of experience

Answer 4

There is no ball joint in the rear of a lesabre. Popping could be a bad bearing which would leave to a movement of the tire and wheel assemble. Need more details on the problem

Answer 5

find your self a good ratchet/socket set and the manual for your car.Then find an auto recycler ask if they have one in ,then all you do is take your new(or old works) tool set down there jack up the side you need the balljoint off of and.give you balljoint a wrenching! lol oh that a pry bar and hammer,you will need these to tack the joint off it's whats called a pressed fit joint(or i think it is)not sure about that make and model

Answer 6

um, i havnt seen what the rear suspension is like in a lesabre. but. generally, a ball joint is related to steering components. either way, i would definalty have it checked out first, and ball joints usually call for some un-ordinary tools and can be a real pain to do them. sure auto shops cost a lot, but you can rest asured its done right. just something that i wouldnt suggest doing yourself

Answer 7

sure it particularly is a probability...I"m not sure in regards to the oil being thrown everywhere in the front of the motor vehicle subject...as something that would have broken to deliver oil everywhere inclusive of a guidance hose might desire to deliver oil some places...yet no longer on the front of the motor vehicle. Brakes locking up...properly it is going to placed the broken area in a bind and make it seem using fact the brakes locked up....this could be a wierd question...yet i'm guessing this got here approximately to you so which you tell me...did a ball joint destroy and reason all of this injury?

Answer 8

your basic socket set of a 3/8 rachet ,and a hammer