0
Mountaineer, 1995-99 Explorer and 1998-99 Ranger
The ball joints on the Mountaineer, 1995-99 Explorer and 1998-99 Ranger are integral with the control arms. If the ball joint is defective, the entire control arm must be replaced.
( not always, Ball joint can be removed by taking off the spring clip on top, and then using penetrating oil and heat to drive the Lower Ball joint out. First remove steering knuckle as described below. And make sure not to get too close to the cv boot with the heat, I just did 2 on a 98 ranger, first drove out without heat, 2nd had to be heated and then driven out )
To remove the lower control arm, the torsion bar must be removed. Anytime the torsion bar is disturbed, the ride height must be checked and adjusted.
1.Position the steering wheel to the on-center position. Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
2.Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3.Remove the wheel lug nuts and wheel.
4.Disconnect the stabilizer bar link bolt from the lower control arm.
5.Remove the front shock absorber.
6.Remove the torsion bar.
7.Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut cotter pin and loosen the nut but do not remove it.
8.Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using a jawed puller, such as Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F, or equivalent.
WARNING
Fasten a support, either out of a block of wood or wire wrapped around the frame, and support the weight of the steering knuckle/brake assembly. Do not allow the steering knuckle/brake assembly to hang from the upper ball joint as this may damage the joint.
9.Position a jack under the lower control arm then remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
10.Raise the lower control arm until the lower ball joint stud is free from the steering knuckle.
11.Remove the two nuts and bolts retaining the lower arm pivot points to the frame crossmember.
12.Remove the lower control arm from the frame pockets. Some careful prying may ease the removal of the arm.
To install:
13.Inspect the lower ball joint, boot and pivot bushings. If any inspected components are worn or damaged, the entire control arm must be replaced.
Do not tighten the lower control arm mounting bolts to the final torque until the end of the installation procedure.
14.Position the lower control arm pivot points into the frame and crossmember pockets. Install the bolts and nuts and snug the bolts.
15.Position a jack under the lower control arm.
16.Install the torsion bar.
17.Raise the lower control arm to allow the lower ball joint stud to be inserted into the steering knuckle.
18.Lower the control arm assembly and ensure that the lower ball joint stud protrudes through the steering knuckle bore.
19.Install the lower ball joint attaching nut and tighten to 83-113 ft. lbs. (113-153 Nm). Install a new cotter pin, advancing (tightening) the nut as required. Never loosen the retaining nut in order to install the cotter pin.
20.Install the shock absorber.
21.Install the wheel and snug the lug nuts.
22.Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (135 Nm).
The lower control arm-to-frame bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels. If clearance permits, allow the vehicle to sit on the ground while tightening the bolts.
23.If necessary, raise the vehicle again and position either car ramps under the wheels or jackstands on the lower control arms, as close to the wheels as possible.
24.Tighten the control arm-to-frame bolts to 111-148 ft. lbs. (150-200 Nm).
25.Lower the vehicle.
26.Check and adjust the ride height.
27.While it should not be necessary, have the wheel alignment checked by a professional shop.
credit and thanks to:
justanswer.com
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How do you change the lower ball joint on a 2001 Ford Ranger edge four wheel drive?
replace lower ball joint on ford ranger 2001
How do you change upper and lower ball joints on a 1992 ford ranger super cab 2wd?
how do i change a lower ball joint on a 1992 ranger 2wd
How do you change a ball joint on a 1999 Ford Ranger 4wd?
For the lower ones you need a ball joint press from Autozone. They have those on their loan-a-tool. The upper one's come on an arm and you just replace the arms.
How do you replace lower ball joints in 2001 f 150?
To replace ball joints on a 2004 2WD Ranger, lift the upper control arm of the spindle assembly and remove the nut holding the lower ball joint in place. Then lower the lower control arm to relieve the ball joints. Replace with new.Ê
How do i replace a Lower ball joint in 2001 Kia Rio?
You have to replace the lower control did assembly .
How do you replace a lower ball joint on a bravada?
You will need to remove the tire and wheel from your Oldsmobile. Remove the retaining not on top of the ball joint. Pound the ball joint out. Reverse the process to install your new lower ball joint.
How to Change lower ball joints on a 96 dodre cirrus?
You can not just change the ball joint , you have to replace the whole lower control arm with ball joint.
How do you replace a ball joint for 1997 dodge van b3500?
For the lower ball joint, remove the lower control arm and the ball joint seal. Press the ball joint from the control arm. Press the new ball joint into the lower control arm ensuring it is fully seated, install a new seal and the lower control arm.
How do you replace lower ball joint ford 500?
with tools and a jack
When replacing lower ball joint on a 2004 f-150 crew cab do you need to replace the arm or just ball joint?
Since it's the lower, I think you can replace just the ball joint. Most of the time the uppers are replaced by replacing the entire arm.
How to Replace ball joints on 2005 Malibu?
THE BALL JOINT IS PART OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM
How do you change lower ball joint on a nissan primera 99?
If you mean the lower suspension arm (wishbone) ball joint, it is fixed into the arm. This means you need to replace the whole lower arm.
