E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
Ball Joint: All Technical Service Bulletins
Upper Ball Joints - Clunking Noise/Wear
Article No.
95-20-6
10/11/95
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BALL JOINTS - UPPER - EARLY WEAR OUT DUE TO MOISTURE AND CONTAMINATION ENTRY
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NOISE - "CLUNK" FROM UPPER BALL JOINTS - EARLY WEAR OUT DUE TO MOISTURE AND CONTAMINATION ENTRY
LIGHT TRUCK:
1992-95 ECONOLINE
This TSB is being republished in its entirety to include the 1995 model year and the latest level parts.
ISSUE:
Upper ball joints may have early wear on some vehicles. This may be due to entry of moisture and contamination into the ball joint.
ACTION:
Replace the worn ball joint(s) with a new integral seal-type ball joint which has improved sealing to reduce entry of moisture and contamination. Refer to
the 1995 Econoline Service Manual Page 04-01-8 for service details.
CAUTION:
DO NOT DAMAGE THE LOWER BALL JOINT WHEN REPLACING THE UPPER BALL JOINT.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F5UZ-3049-A
Upper Ball Joint
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 94-11-14
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
952006AT
Replace Both Upper Ball
3.3 Hrs.
Joints (Includes Check And
Correct Alignment) - E-150
952006A
Replace One Upper Ball
2.2 Hrs.
Joint (Includes Check And
Correct Alignment) - E-150
952006BT
Replace Both Upper Ball
3.8 Hrs.
Joints (Includes Check And
Correct Alignment) - E-250-350
952006B
Replace One Upper Ball
2.4 Hrs.
Joint (Includes Check And
Correct Alignment) -
E-250-350
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
3049
30
OASIS CODES: 304000