Ball Joint: Installation

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CAUTION: To avoid damage to components, do not use heat to aid installation.

NOTE: Clean the wheel spindle or knuckle ball joint bores.

NOTE: The upper ball joint must be installed first.

Fig 1: Installing Upper Ball Joint

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Using the special tools, install the upper ball joint.
Using the special tools, install the lower ball joint.

Fig 2: Installing Lower Ball Joint
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Install the snap ring in the groove at the bottom of the lower ball joint.

Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring In Groove At Bottom Of Ball Joint
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CAUTION: Do not overtighten the ball joint grease fitting.

If removed, install the ball joint grease fitting.
Install the front wheel spindle or wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL SPINDLE - F-250, F-350 or WHEEL KNUCKLE - F-450, F-550 .