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Ball Joint - Lower: Installation

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SVT Raptor 

  1. 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.

    Materials: Adhesive (supplied with kit).

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    All vehicles 

  2. 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.

    Special Tool(s): Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw 205-086. Remover, Ball Joint 204-358/3. Remover, Ball Joint 204-358/5. Remover, Ball Joint 204-358/6.

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  3. NOTE: Make sure the ball joint snap ring is fully seated.
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    SVT Raptor 

  4. Using a clean shop towel and the specified surface cleaner, wipe any excess adhesive from the ball joint and lower arm.

    All vehicles 

  5. Install the wheel knuckle. Refer to WHEEL KNUCKLE .