Ball Joint - Lower: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SVT Raptor

NOTE: Use care to prevent adhesive from contacting the ball joint boot or damage to the boot may occur, causing premature ball joint failure.

NOTE: To allow the adhesive to fully cure, the vehicle must not be driven on the road for at least one hour after the installation of a new ball joint.

Apply an even coat of adhesive (supplied with the kit) to the lower arm ball joint bore and the ball joint.

Fig 1: Locating Coat Of Adhesive Applying Area On Lower Arm Ball Joint Bore And Ball Joint
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles

NOTE: Do not damage the lower ball joint boot when installing the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover and Ball Joint Installer/Remover or premature failure of the ball joint may occur.

NOTE: Make sure the lower ball joint snap ring is fully seated.

Using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover and Ball Joint Installer/Remover, install the new lower ball joint.
- Install the new lower ball joint snap ring.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Lower Ball Joint
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
SVT Raptor
Using a clean shop towel and the specified surface cleaner, wipe any excess adhesive from the ball joint and lower arm.
All vehicles
Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL KNUCKLE .