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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
    G06136791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the special tools, install the upper ball joint.
  2. Using the special tools, install the lower ball joint.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower Ball Joint
    G06136792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. 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
    G03883206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Do not overtighten the ball joint grease fitting.
  4. If removed, install the ball joint grease fitting.
  5. 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 .
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