I think the ball joint is pressed into the lower control arm so you replace the whole shooting match. Doing the other side at the same time would be a good idea.
SOURCE: front upper ball joint replacement
The dealer's answer (if you are interested).......
The ball joint is pressed into the upper control arm and has a tapered stud for attachment to the steering knuckle. The ball joint stud is attached and locked into the steering knuckle using a special nut. The ball joint is a sealed-for-life type and requires no maintenance. If the ball joint is defective it will require replacement of the entire upper control arm.
Sorry.
SOURCE: lower ball joint broke on a 95' lincoln towncar
it must be pressed out with a ball joint press then new one pressed back in. this job is for a machanic
SOURCE: How to change ball joints on 1997 2500 4x4 dodge diesel
Not hard, you'll need a special socket to get the axle nut off and getting the bearing out of the spindle is usually a real chore. Since it sounds like the spindle is already out, you might be able to do it in a press.
To get the ball joints out of the spindle, drive them out with a hammer. If you need to get the ball joint out of the axle, strike the axle next to where the ball joint taper is with a large hammer. That will usually distort the axle material enough (for a split second) to let the tappered section loose.
SOURCE: Changing front ball joints on Dodge 2500 2005
can it not be done without removing the hub ?? dont think you can get hub off without removing the track control ball joint?do you have the right tools??
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