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Ball Joint: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel spindle or wheel knuckle assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEEL SPINDLE - F-250, F-350  or WHEEL KNUCKLE - F-450, F-550 .
  2. Remove the lower ball joint grease plug.
    Fig 1: Locating Lower Ball Joint Grease Plug
    G06136788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the wheel spindle in a vise and remove the snap ring from the lower ball joint.
  4. Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover and Ball Joint Installer/Remover, remove the lower ball joint.
    NOTE: To avoid damage to the components, do not use heat to aid ball joint removal.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Ball Joint Using C-Frame And Screw Installer/Remover
    G06136789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover and Ball Joint Installer/Remover, remove the upper ball joint.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Ball Joint
    G06597322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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