Ball Joint - Lower: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using a clean shop towel and the specified surface cleaner, clean the lower arm ball joint bore and inspect for cracks or damage before installing a new ball joint. If there is evidence of cracks or damage, a new lower arm must be installed.
- Apply an even coat of adhesive (supplied with kit) to the lower arm ball joint bore and the ball joint.
- Using the special tools, install the lower ball joint.
- Install the ball joint snap ring.
- Using a clean shop towel and the specified surface cleaner, wipe any excess adhesive from the ball joint and lower arm.
- Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle in this article.
CAUTION:
Use care to prevent adhesive from contacting the ball joint boot or damage to the boot may occur, causing premature ball joint failure.
NOTE:
To allow the adhesive to fully cure, the vehicle must not be driven on the road for at least one hour after the installation of a new ball joint.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the lower ball joint boot when installing the special tool or premature failure of the ball joint may occur.
NOTE:
Make sure the ball joint snap ring is fully seated.