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Ball Joint R & I: Installation

  1. Lower ball joint must be installed first. Assemble "C" Frame, Receiver Cup (T80T-3010-A for Explorer and Ranger, or T80T-3010-A3 for all others), and Installation Cup (T83T-3050-A for Explorer and Ranger, or D81T-3010-A for all others). See Fig 1.
  2. Turn forcing screw to install ball joint. Ensure ball joint is fully seated. To install upper ball joint, assemble "C" Frame, Receiver Cup (T80T-3050-A for Explorer and Ranger, or T80T-3010-A3 for all others), and Installation Cup (T83T-3050-A for Explorer and Ranger, D81T-3010-A for all others). See Fig 1.
  3. Turn forcing screw to install ball joint. Ensure ball joint is fully seated. Install snap ring on ball joints, and install steering knuckle.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Ball Joint
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