Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Ball Joint

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)

Removal

NOTE: F-250, F-350 shown, F-450 and F-550 similar

1. Remove the wheel spindle or wheel knuckle assembly.

2. If equipped, remove the ball joint grease fitting.






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






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

Using the special tool, remove the lower ball joint from the front wheel spindle or knuckle.






5. Using special tools, remove the upper ball joint.






Installation






1. CAUTION: To avoid damage to components, do not use heat to aid installation.

NOTE: Clean the wheel knuckle ball Joint bores.

NOTE: The lower ball Joint must be installed first.

Using the special tool with suitable receiver cups, install the lower ball Joint.






2. Using the special tools, install the upper ball Joint.






3. Install the snap ring in the groove at the bottom of the ball Joint.






4. CAUTION: Do not overtighten the ball joint grease fitting.

If removed, install the ball joint grease fitting.g.


5. Install the front wheel spindle or wheel knuckle.