Upper Control Arm, Ball Joint & Bushings: Installation
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.
- On vehicles with coil spring suspension, install right upper control arm, aligning marks made during removal on upper control arm adjustment cams. Lower control arm forward pivot bolts must be tightened first with lower control arm at normal ride height.
- On all models, complete installation by reversing removal procedure. Tighten remaining bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Before driving vehicle, pump brake pedal several times to restore normal pedal position. Vehicles with torsion bar suspension, inspect front end ride height. See RIDE HEIGHT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS. Check wheel alignment. For 2002, see SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION article. For 2003, see SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION article. For 2004, see SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION article.