1994 Eagle Talon DL control arm replacement?

[Lurker]

1.8 L front wheel drive.
Just failed annual inspection for tieron and ball joint.
I can replace the tie rod but question about the ball joint. Haynes manual
says the ball joint is not replaceable - have to change the whole control
arm.
Is this true. Can I change the ball joint by myself (somewhat handy with
tools - I replace a front wheel bearing with tools I have at the house).
Any assistance/hints would be appreciated.

 

[mic canic]

replacing the control arm is what you will need to do
but first call your local dealer and have them run the vin it might be covered
under a recall
i can't remember what year it started

 

[Lurker]

Ball joint coverage started about '95 and I don't think it covered 1.8 liter
Talons. I didn't have to replace the control arm, I replaced the ball joint
$26.00 from parts america.
Haynes and Chilton are sometimes wrong.

 

[mic canic]

i have only seen them come with the arms hmmmm

Ball joint coverage started about '95 and I don't think it covered 1.8 liter
Talons. I didn't have to replace the control arm, I replaced the ball joint
$26.00 from parts america.
Haynes and Chilton are sometimes wrong.