Ball Joint: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, and 1996 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lower ball joint must be installed first. Assemble "C" frame, Receiver Cup (T80T-3010-A for Ranger, or T80T-3010-A3 for Bronco), and Installation Cup (T83T-3050-A for Ranger; D81T-3010-A for Bronco). See Fig 3.
- 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 Ranger; T80T-3010-A3 for Bronco), and Installation Cup (T83T-3050-A for Ranger; T80T-3010-A1 for Bronco). See Fig 4. Turn forcing screw to install ball joint. Ensure ball joint is fully seated. Install snap ring on ball joints, and install steering knuckle.