Replacing completely worn ball joints on a Acura RSX
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2020
- Working on my brother Daniel's, 2002 Acura RSX. One day he said the car was making a lot of noise. Upon inspection found out the ball joints were completely worn out. So I stepped in as the bigger brother to replace them lol. Make sure to check your suspension components, especially on older cars with high mileage!!
Ball joint used: www.amazon.com/dp/B000HPNVD6/...
Tool used: www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7CO50E/...
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that caliper bolt fell off on me in the freeway once. luckily there wasnt much traffic. pretty much had to downshift my way to a stop. keep up the great vids
Nice work sir! I actually have to do this same job on my daily rsx, this gives me more confidence in tackling this job. Appreciate making this video 👍🏾👍🏾
No problem! Glad to have helped! Actually not a bad job as long as you have the right tools
Video helped me alot to change mine. Thank you sir!
Dude, you must be crazy being under the car with the OEM jack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hear you lol. I used the oem jack from my CRV, its a bit bigger than the rsx one. But still dangerous lol. When I did go down there though, I didn't lay directly under the spindle or anything just incase. I then added a proper jack once the bro showed up 😅
You`ve been very lucky with that lower-ball joint. Could pop, and break the wheel apart. You don`t want that on a highway.
Good job! I know it's a pain when you don't have all the tools that you need with you. And I take it that your brother is a big RSX fan lol.
You watched my video 😱😱😃😃 lol. Thank you! Yeah it sucked that I didn't have everything. Then I was about 15 min away so now that's a half hour cut into work time. Yeah he is lol, he only has 2 though, he was joking about the others 😅
Hey man thanks for the informative video. Much more detail than other videos I've looked up!
Do to my work schedule & trying to work outside in my hot ass Arizona driveway I got a quote from a shop. (Really nice guys but I hate taking my car to shops.) They wanted $1600 to install my parts. Coilovers. K-tuned front LCA's, slotted rotors, stainless lines, pads & ball-joints. $3500 to that plus install a new rack & pinion.
Its a fun daily I'd hate to sell it & after watching this I might just have to take some time off work to get my RSX in shape.
Thanks!
Thanks man! I appreciate that! Just trying to help out with what I know. Yeah I have a lot of fun with my RSX, great car. Oh dang that's a lot of money to give someone to do the work you yourself could do. But I do understand having a busy schedule. I myself work 6 days a week and have a family. I would say maybe do bit by bit. Doesn't have to be done all in the same day. Save yourself the money. I also don't like taking my car to a shop. I've always done my own work.
@@aspireddrivenauto8650 Thanks! I was just under my RSX right now and picked my car up from the shop today for the quote. I magically have a huge puddle of power steering fluid in my driveway. Man I knew I shouldn't have taken it anywhere!
Maybe I'll get lucky & Doris will let me bring it to her new shop & help me work on it! That would be a cool video! Also the cheapest car she's seen. haha _I could die a happy man._ lol
Good video sir. Is there a different ball joint between the 02 to 04 base vs type S ? So far I only find one option but wanted to confirm
Dude, please use a jackstand when looking up under the car. Friend had one of those sissor jacks collapse and almost pin his legs under the car.
there's a red jack stand right next to the scissor jack
Lmao I learned the hard way I almost got crushed yesterday 🗿
I had 2 of those snap on me on my rsx, be carful
Using this particular MOOG ball joint, did you find there was actually enough clearance below the CV joint housing and ABS tone ring to adequately fit and grease the grease nipple? I ask because I see that the original ball joint was a sealed design, and didn't have a grease nipple.
Yes it will hit the axle I had to grind mine down in order to make it work. Installed mine about a year ago and the driver side just failed. I got a sealed one from oreilys today and gonna put that one in tomorrow
2001 prelude ball joints from orileys. The master pro ones I think they’re called. Same size and all. For 2005 2006 Rsx
You are correct! I ended up using a Prelude ball joint on my 06 RSX one time.
@@aspireddrivenauto8650 yeah I did too it was a perfect fit sold tho car already tho 🤦🏾♂️
Awwwman, plan on getting another one?
So I should get 2001 prelude ball joints to fit my 05 rsx?
Why snap ring not flush on bottom is that ok ? Prelude ball joint on rsx 05
Hi, Im working on my base model RSX and just curious what size cylinder cup did you use for the tool clamp to pop the ball joint back in? Your car is not type S right?
What lower ball joints will fit 2004 Acura rsx base
@aspired driven auto yo you know if it’ll fit 03 type s, I know base05-06 and type s 05-06 se different as well
Base 05-06 got 03 size components but lmk ^^^^
Damn dawg, that scissor jack is sketchy at best. Invest in some jack stands. May save your life.
How do you know the ball joints are getting worn out? My rsx squeaks on from the front left wheel when driving through bumps and now it’s getting hard to steer... I’m a newbie so I need all the help I can get lol
I feel you! Jack up the front end and check for play in the wheel. Grab it at 12 and 6 o'clock position and see if the wheel moves. You can also use a pry bar and check for play at the suspension parts. Also if the boots are ripped, start looking to change them.
Good stuff guys, I can now do the job confidently haha
Glad this could be a great resource for you!
Aha I see a jack stand. Phew!!
Just curious, i got an rsx 05 auto, you have any idea what the part number from moog is for the balljoints. I ended up finding k90332 but not sure
I just looked up the part on Amazon. In the reviews, a few people with 05-06 generation said that it doesn't work. I'm currently using Mevtech MS60508. I'm testing this brand out to see how the quality holds up.
Aspired Driven Auto does it fit flush with the knuckle and the snap ring? Most ball joints ive gotten already dont at all
And does it fit in the control arm?
Yes it does, fits perfectly.
@@sosasmh9887 what did you end up doing bro what ball joint did you get?
What were u hammering before you removed the axle nut? I cant get the axle off to save my life
There is a section of the axel nut that is bent in to retain it. You should be a able to bent it back out with a large flat head and a hammer.
Nice video. Next time use a pittman arm puller to pop out the ball joint from the lower control arm. Eliminate having to remove that piece from the chassis.
Hello, I need someones help. Im trying to figure out what a part is in particular. I need to know what he's unscrewing at @7:04. My RSX needs a new one cause all the black stuff that's around the screw is gone and causing the wheel to shake. I feel like it'll come off soon if I don't find out what it is
Bushing
@@D.c5- it's your front lower control arm compliance bushing
When it comes to ball joints you don't got to get the best ones but DO Not get the cheapest ones 🙅♂️🙅♂️🙅♂️🚫⛔
Hope you put grease in those they don't come with grease in them
I did, thanks 👍🏾
Bro had a pickle fork why tf you take the whole lower control arm off when the fork would take a couple of good hits and it would come out😂☠️
How did those Moog Ball joints hold up?
I believe they're still holding up nicely. The bro hasn't had any problems
Ugh mine is stuck in the a arm
my castle nut keeps spinning along with the bolt, HELP!
id say get some grip pliers above the hole for the ball joint. the bolt is just threads with a ball at the end and youll have to grip above the castle nut/control arm while you unscrew
Did you replace those Jacks they have a recall on them
Knew that was going to pop up lol, no they're the updated model. Thanks for looking out though 👍🏾✊🏾
Better safe than sorry my guy ✊🏿 hopefully ill catch up with you at a meet
Thanks man! You from CT? Once my car is done I definitely plan on going to some 👍🏾
Yea i be around Manchester i drive a beat up blue rsx like ur brothers
@@aspireddrivenauto8650 the updated ones also had failures with the welds in between the legs
The 05 and up use a tsx
No jack stand the rear tire isn’t blocked that’s dangerous don’t trust that jack your using homie
Next time put heat bro.
I know, that definitely would have helped 😅. Don't know why I didn't think of that, definitely will take a mental note 👍🏾
I'm concerned for your safety mate. Are you really doing all of that on just a scissor jack?
Dude, invest in mutual funds or rental properties. Don't invest in 4 cars. Twenty years from now you will thank me for the advice.
Lose the music. I ran into a guy who's video was a bounty of information. I own a low RSX Tyoe S btw. But this Cat's video was regarding a 2002 Maxima alternator replacement. His video expressed (and he spoke) all details. Talk.. when showing your video mention every very detail including the leg work. The music is cool but in the end.. just the facts. Agreed? Peace Out..
Bad design. MDX has the ball joint attached to the lower control arm. Just remove the lower control arm, that’s it.
Lol 2 whacks they said.