Was just trying to replace the lower ball joints on my '96 Honda Accord. I'm wondering if you can use a ball joint kit to replace the ball joints on a 95-98 Accords?

I went to the auto parts store, got a kit, got the knuckle off to only realize the angle and way this is designed you can't use a kit. This guy just hammers it out and back in.


Imo, that would work for getting the ball joint out but I'm concerned about doing that getting it in. What are my options here? Should I just take the knuckle to a shop to get it done?

 

I just did a ball joint on my TSX, which uses the same knuckle as 03-08 accords.

I found that the kit from advance auto had a lot more adapters. Before removing the ball joint, check that you can get a setup where you can press in the new ball joint. It was kind of a paint to install.

 

I have a kit from advance. The adapters are not the issue, the angle of the knuckle is the problem. I probably need a press or to go to a shop.