Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Separator, Ball Joint

211-020 (13-006)

1. 

   CAUTION:Prevent the piston rod from rotating using an Allen key.
   Loosen the strut and spring assembly nut five turns.

2. Loosen the front wheel nuts.

3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

4. Remove the road wheel.

5. Remove the lower drive belt guard.

6. Remove the four lower arm to subframe nuts and bolts.

7. Remove the two lower arm to subframe nuts and bolts.

8. Detach the stabilizer bar connecting link assemblies (one nut each side).

9. Loosen the tie-rod end nut.

10. 

    CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seals to prevent damage.
    Using the special tool, release the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.
    1. Release the tie-rod end.
    2. Remove the nut.

11. Detach the driveshaft from the transmission.
    1. Detach the driveshaft center bearing.
    2. Remove the heat shield.

12. Remove the lower arm to wheel knuckle pinch bolt and nut.

13. 

    CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seals to prevent damage.
    Detach the lower arm from the wheel and remove the lower arm.

1. Refit the components in reverse order.