Front and Rear Upper control arms
 

This is a repost question:
I need to replace the following.

Upper Control Arm w/ball joint (front left) and ball joints (upper rear left). Went for alignment and Firestone told me i need to replace those. Want to charge me 641.32 for the parts and services.

I want to buy parts and do it on my own.

How hard it is? and what kind of tools?

how long will it take????

this is a one person or two person job??

thanks guy.

The online manuals thread in the DIY section has a spooner link I posted in there. You can download a 94 shop manual that will lay out the details on how to do it.

You may also want a second opinion on the rear suspension. Try to find an independent shop that specializes in Hondas or foreign cars.

Check the upper control arm (#5, 6) for yourself. Lift & support the front of the car on stands - don't use just a jack when you stick your arms into the wheel well. Is the balljoint actually loose or is it just that the rubber boot (#9) is torn?
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...3sv401_b27.png

Similar, the rear upper balljoint comes with the arm #30, 32. Is the balljoint loose or just a torn boot?
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...3sv401_b29.png

Separate the tapered stud from the knuckle, work the balljoint around to feel if it moves smoothly. If it grinds, or if it's got any looseness, then you need a new one. If it works well, you can pack it with grease & put on a new rubber boot.