Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2003)
9. Remove and discard the cotter pin and the castellated nut.
10. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle will result.
Using the special tool, separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle. Reinstall and hand-tighten the lower ball joint castellated nut.
11. Remove and discard the under ball joint nut.
12. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle will result.
CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot when installing the special tool.
Using the special tool, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
13. Remove the hand-tightened lower ball joint castellated nut and remove the wheel knuckle.
