Q: Lower ball joints

asked by on July 17, 2017

Ok so i asked two of your mechanics what needs to be done to replace the lower ball joints on my 2005 Acura tl. Please be specific. Does the steering spindle need to be removed? They failed to answer that detail. Thanks

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