Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint, Lower
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheel spindle and ball joint assembly.
NOTE: The front suspension lower arm ball joint must be removed before removing front suspension upper ball joint.
2. Install the front wheel spindle assembly in a vise, remove the snap ring from the front suspension lower arm ball joint. Remove the front
suspension lower arm ball joint from the front wheel spindle using U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C C-frame and Receiver Cup T78P-5638-A3.
3. Turn the forcing screw clockwise until the front suspension lower arm ball joint is removed from the front wheel spindle.
CAUTION: Do not heat the ball joint or the front wheel spindle to aid in removal.
4. Assemble C-frame assembly and receiver cup on the front suspension upper ball joint and turn forcing screw clockwise until front suspension
upper ball joint is removed from the front wheel spindle.
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C C-frame assembly, Receiver Cup T78P-5638-A3 and suitable size ball joint installation cup from Ball Joint
Adaptor Set D81T-3010-A inside cup in position on the front wheel spindle.
NOTE: Front suspension upper ball joint must be installed into the front wheel spindle first.
