This Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly-LS Front Left Lower ACDelco is a top-quality suspension component made of durable aluminum material. It is designed to fit perfectly into your vehicle's steering and suspension system, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride. The item weighs 8.5 lbs and has a length of 21.8 inches, making it easy to install and transport. The package includes two OE/OEM part numbers: 22730775 and 22997284, and the manufacturer part number is 45D3393. This suspension component is suitable for your ACDelco Professional needs, and it is an essential part of your vehicle's steering and suspension system. Buy now and experience a smooth and comfortable ride.
My Malibu's original ball joint went bad after 100k miles, and as best I can tell, you can't buy just the joint separate from the lower control arm and install it yourself. Not a big deal. The full arm is easier to replace anyway, and you're getting two new bushings at the same time, which are getting pretty old at this point. All this for about 2/3 the price for a mechanic to just drive the car into the garage before doing anything. Five bolts are removed to do this job (loosen the bolt through the rear bushing to get more flexibility). A little tricky wiggling things into position, but not too bad. After the initial replacement, I realized that jacking the arm a bit might have moved the antisway bar a bit out of the way. (Although I understand that the V6 of this generation [mine is 2009] is more difficult for reaching the nuts for the rear bushing.)
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