Removal & Installation: Spindle: 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.
NOTE:
Anytime steering linkage must be disconnected from spindle, center steering wheel and linkage.
- Place steering wheel and steering system in centered position. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Remove brake shield. Use a suitable jack to support lower control arm. Remove shock absorber upper retaining nut, washer and insulator.
- Remove upper ball joint-to-spindle pinch bolt. Separate upper ball joint from spindle. See Fig 2 . Remove 2 shock absorber-to-lower control arm nuts. Compress shock absorber, and remove from vehicle. Remove cotter pin and tie rod end-to-spindle nut. Separate tie rod end from spindle using Pitman Arm Puller (T64P-3590-F).
- Vehicles with coil spring suspension, use Coil Spring Compressor (D78P-5310-A), and compress coil spring. On all models remove lower ball joint cotter pin and nut. Using pitman arm puller (T64P-3590-F), separate lower ball joint from spindle. See Fig 1 . Remove spindle from vehicle. Inspect upper and lower ball joints and seals for damage.