How to diagnose and replace the upper control arm or ball joint on Honda CRX?

To begin, raise and safely support the vehicle, then remove the front wheel and tire assembly. Next, grasp the steering knuckle and move it back and forth. If any play is detected, replace the upper control arm on all models except Prelude; for Prelude, replace the upper ball joint. The upper ball joint is an integral component of the upper control arm, and if it is defective, the entire upper control arm must be replaced.

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Honda CRX Joint, Ball (Lower) (Musashi)
Part Number: 51220-SK7-003
Product Specifications
- Position: Lower
- Replaced by: 51220-SK7-013
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1991 Honda CRX | 2 Door DX, 2 Door HF, 2 Door SI | KA 4AT, KA 5MT, KH 5MT, KL 4AT, KL 5MT
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Honda CRX Joint, Ball (Lower)
Part Number: 51220-SH3-003
Product Specifications
- Position: Lower
- Replaced by: 51220-SK7-013
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1989 Honda CRX | 2 Door DX, 2 Door HF, 2 Door SI | KA 4AT, KA 5MT, KH 5MT, KL 4AT, KL 5MT
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Honda CRX Joint, Ball (Lower) (Technical Automatic Parts)
Part Number: 51220-SH0-A01
Product Specifications
- Position: Lower
- Replaced by: 51220-SK7-013
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1991 Honda CRX | 2 Door DX, 2 Door SI | KA 4AT, KA 5MT, KL 4AT, KL 5MT

Honda CRX Ball Joint

The Ball Joint is one of the most important components of suspension and steering system of Honda CRX vehicles, used to link the control arm with the steering knuckle. This component can rotate freely in two planes thanks to which the vehicle reacts to road surface features and the input from the steering wheel. Usually used in steel body, the Honda CRX Ball Joint consists of a bearing stud and socket, which is covered by rubber boot for the sake of preventing touch of dirt and allowing lubrication. The Ball Joints used in Honda CRX models may also be of loaded or unloaded kind. The loaded Ball Joints take the weight of the car whereas the unloaded or follower Ball Joints are only responsible for the orientation of car though they do not carry loads. Like any other joint, Ball Joints wear over time because of use, and lack of lubrication they show signs such as noise, and abnormal tire wear. Upgrades of this type are available, ball joint inserts, and complete control arms are tunable for higher level handling, and upgrades.

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Honda CRX Ball Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Joint, Ball (Lower) (Musashi)
51220-SK7-003
Q: How to diagnose and replace the upper control arm or ball joint on Honda CRX?
A:
To begin, raise and safely support the vehicle, then remove the front wheel and tire assembly. Next, grasp the Steering Knuckle and move it back and forth. If any play is detected, replace the upper control arm on all models except Prelude; for Prelude, replace the upper ball joint. The upper ball joint is an integral component of the upper control arm, and if it is defective, the entire upper control arm must be replaced.