Q: Does the 2002 lexus gs300 have upper and lower ball joints?

asked by on February 26, 2017

does the 2002 Lexus gs300 have upper and lower ball joints ?

My car has 162587 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Hi there. There is only an upper ball joint on the 2002 Lexus GS300. The bottom portion of the knuckle to the wheel hub is attached to a frame member with a pressure bolt and bushing and fitted with a torsion bar that keeps the alignment true. If you need further assistance with your ball joints, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.

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