Originally Posted by sikbluaccord
the old one just looks as though it came out cant i just put it back in and if i get a new one after i knock out the old one wouldnt i have to get the new ball joint pressed in at a machine shop
Nope(1) and Nope(2).
(1) why put the old one back on? its probably damaged somewhat.
(2) No just place it in and torque it down.