How do you replace a ball joint on a 1993 Mazda 626 on the left and right front?

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You would have an easier time changing out the whole control arm, you can get them on ebay for about 30 bucks a side.... i had to do that on my car... otherwise you have to get a ball joint puller... you can change the whole control arm in about 15 minutes and you only need a few different wrenches

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Clean, then spray the area around the ball joint stud in the knuckle with penetrating oil a few days before starting the job. This will make removal of the stud from the knuckle much easier.

Tools required: (2) 14mm wrenches and a ball joint press, available for rental (usually free, with a deposit) at many auto parts stores

1. Remove the 14mm nut and bolt holding the joint in the knuckle. 2. Pry the control arm down to pull the ball joint stud out of the knuckle. Note that this may require quite a bit of effort. 3. Using a ball joint press, press the joint out through the bottom of the control arm. 4. Press the new joint into the control arm, securing it with the circlip usually provided with the ball joint. 5. Push ball joint stud back into the bottom of the knuckle. 6. Secure the ball joint stud using the new 14mm nut and bolt usually provided with the ball joint.

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