Upper balljoints and tierods are easy on these cars. The upper balljoint is integral with the upper control arm so you just buy the upper arm assembly and replace it. That way you also get new upper control arm bushings as well. Removing the upper arm is simple. One large bolt to remove in the upper-inner fender well and pop the balljoint from the spindle then swap in new. Don't fully tighten the bolt that attaches the upper control arm to the car until it is on the ground with weight on the suspension. If you tighten the bolt with the suspension in full-"drop" you will incorrectly preload the new upper control arm bushings and wear them out prematurely. Get yourself a "import car pitman arm puller" from Autozone, about $15, it works great to separate the upper balljoint and tierods. Tierods are easy too. Get the whole assembly, remove old, install new. Make sure you get the car aligned IMMEDIATELY after the work is done or you will kill your front tires. RT

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