{"id":91373,"date":"2023-09-12T19:41:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T02:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=91373"},"modified":"2025-10-23T21:02:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T04:02:05","slug":"where-are-the-ball-joints-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-are-the-ball-joints-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Are the Ball Joints Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column91373_1a5900-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column91373_1a5900-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column91373_1a5900-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column91373_1a5900-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column91373_1a5900-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column91373_1a5900-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column91373_1a5900-fd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column91373_1a5900-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column91373_1a5900-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column91373_1a5900-fd inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-eab1a6  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-f414ea\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91373_141803-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91373_141803-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91373_141803-cc\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91373_141803-cc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91373_141803-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91373_141803-cc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91373_141803-cc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading91373_141803-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91373_141803-cc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading91373_141803-cc summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading91373_141803-cc\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upper and lower ball joints sit in front of the control arms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a 2004 to 2012 Ford F-150, the upper ball joint floats in front of the shock absorber, while the lower ball joint is behind the bottom half of the brake rotor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To access the ball joints, you must raise your vehicle, remove various parts, and remove rust from the joints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where Are the Ball Joints Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A: <strong>You might be able to see the upper ball joint immediately as soon as you remove your vehicle&rsquo;s front tires, while the lower ball joint will be located behind your vehicle&rsquo;s wheel hub. Both ball joints will be located in the front control arms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a 2004 to 2012 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/ford\/f-150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ford F-150\">Ford F-150<\/a>, you&rsquo;ll be able to find the upper ball joint floating right in front of the shock absorber, while the lower ball joint will be located behind the bottom half of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-disc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake rotor\">brake rotor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rsi-card\">\n  <div class=\"rsi-thumb\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/d_noimage.jpg\/b_white\/e_sharpen,e_auto_brightness,e_auto_contrast\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,dpr_auto\/w_873,h_873,c_pad\/images\/rept282328_4\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rsi-info\">\n    <span class=\"rsi-title\">The Best Ball Joint Brands for Better Handling<\/span>\n    <span class=\"rsi-desc\">Check out the best ball joint brands that restore precise steering, reduce tire wear, and deliver durable replacements for any vehicle.<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-best-ball-joint-brands-for-better-handling-quickref\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Options\">Discover Your Options<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/ball-joint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ball joints\">Ball joints<\/a> are part of the complex suspension assembly that allows your front wheel to move up and down, as well as left and right. Your front suspension&rsquo;s ball joints pivot between the steering knuckles and control arms. You can imagine a ball joint like a human shoulder that&rsquo;s made up of a ball and a socket. Ball joints typically have a rubber boot that protects the ball from debris and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/driving-terrors-the-death-wobble\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u7957e4ea9f18f74ae6205d2c3b1b7dbc\"><style> .u7957e4ea9f18f74ae6205d2c3b1b7dbc { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u7957e4ea9f18f74ae6205d2c3b1b7dbc:active, .u7957e4ea9f18f74ae6205d2c3b1b7dbc:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u7957e4ea9f18f74ae6205d2c3b1b7dbc { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u7957e4ea9f18f74ae6205d2c3b1b7dbc .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u7957e4ea9f18f74ae6205d2c3b1b7dbc .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u7957e4ea9f18f74ae6205d2c3b1b7dbc:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Driving Terrors: The Death Wobble<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many vehicles typically have an upper ball joint and a lower ball joint unless they have strut suspension with a bearing on the top of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"strut\">strut<\/a>. These only have a lower ball joint. However, some strut suspension systems (like Hondas and some Fords\/Lincoln platforms) still have two ball joints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-upper-and-lower-ball-joints-1024x321.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing the location of upper and lower ball joints\" class=\"wp-image-96627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-upper-and-lower-ball-joints-1024x321.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-upper-and-lower-ball-joints-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-upper-and-lower-ball-joints-768x240.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-upper-and-lower-ball-joints-1536x481.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-upper-and-lower-ball-joints-150x47.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/diagram-showing-the-location-of-upper-and-lower-ball-joints.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagram showing the location of upper and lower ball joints | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Ball Joints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessing the ball joints will always involve raising your vehicle and removing the wheels. Replacing the ball joints is a complex procedure since you&rsquo;ll need to remove the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-caliper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake caliper\">brake caliper<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/wheel-hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wheel hub\">wheel hub<\/a>, and brake rotor. Some vehicles require replacing the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/control-arm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"control arm\">control arm<\/a>, which includes the ball joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/some-ball-joints-bolt-on-but-others-must-be-pressed-in-and-out-using-tool.jpg\" alt=\"some ball joints bolt on but others must be pressed in and out using tool\" class=\"wp-image-96628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/some-ball-joints-bolt-on-but-others-must-be-pressed-in-and-out-using-tool.jpg 471w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/some-ball-joints-bolt-on-but-others-must-be-pressed-in-and-out-using-tool-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/some-ball-joints-bolt-on-but-others-must-be-pressed-in-and-out-using-tool-150x266.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some ball joints bolt on, but others must be pressed in and out using a tool like the one in this photo. But if you don&rsquo;t have access to a good impact wrench, you probably won&rsquo;t be able to replace your own ball joints even using this tool, which you can rent at chain parts stores. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ball-joints-secured-to-the-control-arm-with-rivets-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"ball joints secured to the control arm with rivets\" class=\"wp-image-96629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ball-joints-secured-to-the-control-arm-with-rivets-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ball-joints-secured-to-the-control-arm-with-rivets-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ball-joints-secured-to-the-control-arm-with-rivets-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ball-joints-secured-to-the-control-arm-with-rivets-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ball-joints-secured-to-the-control-arm-with-rivets-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ball-joints-secured-to-the-control-arm-with-rivets.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If your ball joints are secured to the control arm with rivets, you can chisel them off, punch them out, and replace them with bolts that come with the joint. 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These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nIf your ball joints are secured to the control arms with a bolt, you can change them fairly easily once you get the castle nut off. 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