Mountaineer AWD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2002)
4. Remove and discard the cotter pin and the nut.
5. 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 lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
6. Remove and discard the nut.
7. CAUTION: Secure the front axle shaft to prevent the CV joint and boots from overextending. Failure to do so can cause damage to the CV joint
and boots.
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.
