Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, and 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel and tire.

NOTE: It may be necessary to hold the ball joint stud to keep it from turning while removing the nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Ball Joint Nut

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Separate the upper arm from the wheel knuckle. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
Remove the upper arm inner bolt. Remove the upper arm.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Arm
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.