Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 853

2WD ball joint installation−except Mountaineer, 1995−99 Explorer and 1998−99 Ranger
The ball joints are arranged such that if the upper ball joint is to be removed, the lower ball joint must
be removed first. Conversely, the upper ball joint must be installed first, before the lower ball joint.
Failure to install the upper ball joint before the lower, will result in a lack of clearance for the
installation tool.
1. Remove the steering knuckle.
2. Place knuckle in vise and remove snapring from bottom ball joint socket if so equipped.
3. Assemble the C−frame, T74P−4635−C, forcing screw, D79T−3010−AE and ball joint remover
T83T−3050−A or equivalent on the lower ball joint.
4. Turn forcing screw clockwise until the lower ball joint is removed from the steering knuckle.
5. Repeat the previous steps for the upper ball joint.
Always remove the lower ball joint first
To install:
6. Clean the steering knuckle bore and insert lower ball joint in knuckle as straight as possible. The
lower ball joint doesn't have a cotter pin hole in the stud.
7. Assemble the C−frame, T74P−4635−C, forcing screw, D790T−3010−AE, ball joint installer,
T83T−3050−A and receiver cup T80T−3010−A3 or equivalent tools, to install the upper ball joint.
8. Turn the forcing screw clockwise until the upper ball joint is firmly seated.
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