Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Honda Prelude 4/5 – 33.4 mm (prel33-5)

Press-in upper control arm ball joint with a 33.4 mm housing diameter, designed for specific front and rear suspension configurations of the Honda Prelude 4th and 5th generation. Honda never supplied this joint separately – it was only available as part of a complete control arm. Aftermarket replacements allow cost-effective repair without the need to replace the entire arm.

Application and fitment

Fits control arms with a 33.4 mm ball joint housing in the following Prelude configurations:

• Honda Prelude 4 (1992–1996) – pre-facelift:
  fits the front upper control arm.
  Compatible OEM arm numbers:
  – 51450-SS0-A01
  – 51460-SS0-A01
• Honda Prelude 4 (1992–1996) – facelift:
  Does not fit front upper control arms with updated OEM numbers:
  – 51450-SS0-003
  – 51460-SS0-003
• Honda Prelude 4 (1992–1996) – rear (all versions):
  Fits both A01 and 003 revisions:
  – 52390-SS0-A01 → 52390-SS0-003
  – 52400-SS0-A01 → 52400-SS0-003
• Honda Prelude 5 (1997–2001) – rear:
  Fits:
  – 52390-S30-003
  – 52400-S30-003

Technical specifications

• Outer diameter: 40.50 mm
• Housing diameter: 33.40 mm
• Total height: 68.00 mm
• Mounting type: press-in
• Thread: M10 × 1.25
• Included: new nut

Failure symptoms

Typical signs of worn upper ball joints in Prelude models include:

• knocking sounds from the upper suspension area,
• play during braking or turning,
• uneven tire wear,
• reduced stability at higher speeds.

FAQ – ball joint prel33-5 for Honda Prelude

Does it fit my control arm?
It fits front pre-facelift 4G arms and all rear arms in both 4G and 5G. It does not fit front facelift 4G arms with OEM numbers ending in 003.

Can I replace just the ball joint?
Yes. Although Honda sold only complete control arms, this press-in joint allows cost-effective repair.

Is installation difficult?
Press-in joint – installation requires a press or proper tool. Hammer installation is not recommended.