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Crv ball joint cover

  • 07-09-2018 6:58pm
    #1
    Sir Osis of Liver.
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    Hello.
    My mk2 honda crv failed the nct on a deteriorated ball joint cover.
    Is this something I could replace myself or do I need a garage?
    Do I need to replace the complete ball joint or just the cover?
    I've done pads,discs,belts etc. but I'm not so sure about this one.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »
    Hello.
    My mk2 honda crv failed the nct on a deteriorated ball joint cover.
    Is this something I could replace myself or do I need a garage?
    Do I need to replace the complete ball joint or just the cover?
    I've done pads,discs,belts etc. but I'm not so sure about this one.
    Thanks

    Leave it to a garage, sometimes the splined part sticks in the hub and it can be a right pain to remove.
    If the cover is damaged for a while the Joint may be damaged from debris ingress and lack of grease , if its only a small split it might be fine.
    A cover is a lot less than a CV joint, worth pricing genuine parts for these as spurious stuff can be very weak.
    I have found genuine parts to be not very far off spurious and cheaper in some cases!
    edit: I was talking about a CV not a ball joint.
    You will need a large hammer and a big pry bar to lever the arm off the ball joint, I'd still recommend a garage as on a ramp it will be an easy job. Ball joints aren't that expensive. I'm not sure if Honda have them separate to the knuckle, or if its one piece.


  • #3
    Sir Osis of Liver.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,797 ✭✭✭Sir Osis of Liver.


    Got a quote of €60 from local polish garage for parts and labour.
    Seems very reasonable.Going to save myself the hassle and book it in.
    Thanks CJ.


  • #4
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,748 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »
    Hello.
    My mk2 honda crv failed the nct on a deteriorated ball joint cover.
    Is this something I could replace myself or do I need a garage?
    Do I need to replace the complete ball joint or just the cover?
    I've done pads,discs,belts etc. but I'm not so sure about this one.
    Thanks
    Garage job,unless you can get a cover,pack it with grease,use tie rods at both ends,will last until grease escapes,not ideal though,years ago I used this method ,,,bobs were tight


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