Ball Joint - Track Bar: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup, 2008 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the track bar. For additional information, refer to Track Bar - F-450, F-550 removal and installation.
If equipped, remove the ball joint grease fitting.

Fig 1: Removing Ball Joint Grease Fitting

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the ball joint boot.
Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and flag nut.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower bolt.
Using the jackstand, lower the front axle enough to install a socket on the C-frame screw.
Using the special tools, remove the ball joint.

Fig 2: Removing Ball Joint Using Special Tools (205-086, 204-355/1, 204-355/3, 204-355/5)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.