B250 3/4 Ton Van V8-318 5.2L VIN T FI (1992)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper Ball Joint Replacement
1. Place ignition switch in the OFF position.
2. Using a suitable jack raise front of vehicle and position a jackstand under lower control arm as close to wheel and tire assembly as possible.
3. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper ball joint stud. Position tool No. C3564-A or equivalent over lower ball joint stud, allowing tool to rest on
knuckle arm, then set tool securely against upper ball joint stud.
5. Tighten tool to apply pressure against upper ball joint stud, then strike knuckle with hammer to loosen stud.
6. Remove tool, then detach upper ball joint from knuckle. Support knuckle and brake assembly to prevent damage to lower ball joint and
brake hoses.
7. Remove upper ball joint from upper control arm, using tool No. C3561.
8. Reverse procedure to install. Thread upper ball joint into control arm as far as possible by hand. Tighten upper ball joint into control arm to
specifications. Install ball joint into steering knuckle, then tighten nut to specifications. Ball joint seals should be replaced whenever they have
been removed.
