I had to do both sides on my '95. I jacked up the hub assembly, and used a bar to pry the ball joint out. Dril the rivits out (aka pain the butt!), bolts the new ones in and pop it all back together.

Took about 45 minutes a side this time. New pinch bolt and hardware along with premium balljoints that are now greasable is really nice. Next time should be easier with no drilling required. THe old ones lasted 200K km so if these ones go that far I'll be very happy. Oh yeah, if you got the greasable ones don't forget to grease them. I use the best full synthetic grease I can buy.


1994 White Mazda B3000 4x4, 5 speed, lifted, Jet chip, UDP, K&N. 1995 Pumice Metallic Contour LX, 2.5l V6, 5 speed.