🚗 Classic Fault — Honda (1993–2001)
DC2 front lower arm ball joint wear
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$40 – $150 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Ball joint separator, torque wrench
📋 Overview
The front lower arm ball joints wear on higher mileage DC2s, causing vague steering and handling.
🩺 Symptoms
- Clonking from front suspension over bumps
- vague steering
- car wanders on acceleration
- uneven tyre wear
🔍 Possible Causes
- Worn ball joints
- worn lower arm bushes
- worn track rod ends
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Jack front and grab wheel at 6 and 12 — check for vertical play indicating ball joint wear
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Lower arm replacement (ball joint integral)
83% of users confirm this fix worked (25 reports)
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