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Ball Joint - Track Bar: Installation

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  1. Position the new ball joint into the bracket.
  2. CAUTION: The grease fitting must be removed from the ball joint prior to installation or damage to the grease fitting can occur.
    CAUTION: The ball joint is installed with the dust boot attached to the ball joint. Do not damage the ball joint boot during installation.
    Fig 1: Installing Ball Joint
    G03917744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tools, install the ball joint.
  4. If removed, install the ball joint grease fitting.
  5. Install the track bar. For additional information, refer to TRACK BAR - F-450, F-550 .