Lower 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.
- Place steering wheel and front wheels in straight-ahead position. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower control arm. See Figure . Remove 2 shock absorber-to-lower control arm nuts. Remove torsion bars. See TORSION BAR .
- Remove and discard lower ball joint cotter pin. Remove lower ball joint nut. Using Pitman Arm Puller (211-003), separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle. See Figure . Wire steering knuckle to frame. Remove front and rear lower control arm pivot bolts, and remove lower control arm from vehicle. Inspect lower ball joints and boot seals. Replace lower control arm assembly to service ball joints and bushings (if necessary).