How to replace the lower ball joint on Buick Century?

A replacement of the lower Ball Joint requires a raised vehicle and tire and wheel removal. Start by drilling a pilot hole through each rivet before drilling all other rivets. Use a hammer together with a chisel to remove all rivet heads that stayed on the piece. Start by taking off the cotter pin from the ball stud then loosen the ball stud nut. The Ball Joint/stud separator (J 41820) fits over the ball stud and lower Control Arm allowing you to turn the ball stud nut counterclockwise for separation from the Steering Knuckle. Remove the j 41820 tool from its position before you detach the lower Control Arm's ball stud bolt and its linked ball stud. To install the ball stud begin by pointing its new bolts downward while positioning it onto the lower Control Arm; tighten the new ball stud nuts to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.). Screw the ball stud onto the Steering Knuckle before installing the ball stud castle nut. Torque the nut to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) with an additional 120 degree angle. Reinstall your tire and wheels after you complete the process by lowering your vehicle inspected for wheel alignment.

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Buick Century Ball Joint, Front Lower Part Number: 17983075
$49.15 MSRP: $98.73
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- Other Name: Stud Kit, Front Lower Control Arm Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Lower Ball Joint; Ball Joint Assembly, Front Wheel Lower Control Arm; Stud Kit, Front Wheel Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1996 Buick Century | Custom, Estate, Estate Wagon, Limited, Olympia Limited, Special, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
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Buick Century Ball Joint Part Number: 88965333
$51.99 MSRP: $82.54
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- Other Name: Stud Kit, Front Lower Control Arm Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Lower Ball Joint; Stud Kit, Steering Knuckle Lower Control Arm Pivot; Stud Kit, Front Wheel Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 88955451, 22157089
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2005 Buick Century | Custom, Limited, Special Edition | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS

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The Ball Joint is used in Buick Century vehicles, it interfaces the control arms and the steering knuckles and is part of the suspension and steering mechanisms. This component can rotate freely in two planes and helps the car to react to road surface and to steer. Usual material is steel and it consists of the bearing stud and socket with rubber boot for enclosing the ball joint from dirt and to hold the lubricant. In the models of Buick Century may be different kinds of Ball Joints: loaded or non-loaded. Loaded Ball Joints support Vehicle weight whereas unloaded are responsible for positioning without having to bear weight. Periodically, Ball Joints may wear out due to usage and other conditions may include lack of lubrication hence producing noise and misalignment. Available replacement parts include Ball Joints that are adjustable and guarantee that the Buick Century as the right handling symmetry as well as ride comfort.

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Q: How to replace the lower ball joint on Buick Century?
A:
A replacement of the lower Ball Joint requires a raised vehicle and tire and wheel removal. Start by drilling a pilot hole through each rivet before drilling all other rivets. Use a hammer together with a chisel to remove all rivet heads that stayed on the piece. Start by taking off the cotter pin from the ball stud then loosen the ball stud nut. The Ball Joint/stud separator (J 41820) fits over the ball stud and lower Control Arm allowing you to turn the ball stud nut counterclockwise for separation from the Steering Knuckle. Remove the j 41820 tool from its position before you detach the lower Control Arm's ball stud bolt and its linked ball stud. To install the ball stud begin by pointing its new bolts downward while positioning it onto the lower Control Arm; tighten the new ball stud nuts to 68 nm (50 ft. Lbs.). Screw the ball stud onto the Steering Knuckle before installing the ball stud castle nut. Torque the nut to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) with an additional 120 degree angle. Reinstall your tire and wheels after you complete the process by lowering your vehicle inspected for wheel alignment.