Ball Joint: Removal

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Remove the wheel spindle or wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Spindle - F250, F350 or Wheel Knuckle - F450, F550 .
If equipped, remove the ball joint grease fitting.

Fig 1: Locating Ball Joint Grease Fitting

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Position the front wheel spindle/knuckle in a vise and remove the snap ring from the lower ball joint.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the components, do not use heat to aid ball joint removal.

Using the special tools, remove the lower ball joint.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Ball Joint

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Using the special tools, remove the upper ball joint.

Fig 3: Removing Upper Ball Joint

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