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Ball Joint: Installation

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  1. NOTE: To avoid damage to components, do not use heat to aid installation.
    NOTE: Clean the wheel knuckle ball joint bore.

    Position the ball joint into the wheel knuckle.

  2. NOTE: The upper ball joint must be installed first.

    Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover and Ball Joint Remover/Installer, install the upper ball joint.

    Fig 1: Installing Upper Ball Joint
    G06776410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover and Ball Joint Remover/Installer, install the lower ball joint.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower Ball Joint
    G08596556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the snap ring in the groove at the bottom of the lower ball joint.
  5. Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL KNUCKLE .
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