Upper Control Arm, Ball Joint & Bushings: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, and 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise vehicle on hoist, and support lower control arm. Remove wheel and tire assembly. On models with coil spring suspension, remove brake disc shield. Mark position of upper control arm adjustment cams for installation. Use a suitable jack to support front suspension lower arm.
- On all models, remove upper ball joint-to-spindle retaining nut and pinch bolt and separate upper ball joint from spindle. See Figure . On models with coil spring suspension, remove nuts and cam bolts attaching upper control arm to frame, and remove upper control arm. On models with torsion bar suspension, remove upper suspension arm bolts and nuts. Remove front suspension arm.