Genuine Mazda MPV Ball Joint

Mazda MPV Ball Joint Parts and Q&A

• Ball Joint
  LA12-34-550
  Q: How to check and replace a ball joint on Mazda MPV?

  A:

  To ensure the balljoint, one should always lift the front portion of the car and place it safely on jackstands using the parking brake and preventing rolling by blocking the rear wheels. Examine the balljoint seal visually, and in case of its damage or wear, replace it. To test the Steering Knuckle, insert a large prybar between the steering knuckle and Control Arm, then push the steering knuckle up and down; the presence of any play implies that the steering knuckle requires replacement. To replace it, remove the loosening lug nuts of the wheels, lift the front part of the vehicle once more, and take the wheel off. In 2WD models the control arm incorporates the balljoint and hence the control arm requires replacement. When working on 4WD models, loosen the stabilizer bar connection to the control arm, unscrew the cotter pin in the balljoint nut and remove the nut then use a puller to loosen the balljoint nut by the steering knuckle. Pull the control arm and balljoint downwards to loosen the stud and disassemble the balljoint off the control arm. Install the new balljoint on the control arm, install and tighten the bolts up to the required torque. Install the balljoint into the steering knuckle, screw the nut, screw it to the desired tightness and place a new cotter pin and ensure that the nut is screwed tight enough to align the cotter pin hole. Install the wheel, reattach the stabilizer bar link, lower the vehicle and screw the lug nuts to the required amount of torque. Front end alignment check and adjustment is recommended in a dealer service department or alignment shop.