F 250 4WD HD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
2. To replace the front suspension lower ball joint, assemble U-Joint Tool, Receiving Cup T80T-3010-A3 (part of 4WD Ball Joint Tool Set
T80T-3010-A) and Installing Cup from Ball Joint Adapter Set D81T-3010-A or equivalent.
NOTE: if ball joint cannot be installed to the proper depth, realign Receiving Cup T80T-3010-A3.
3. Turn forcing screw clockwise until front suspension lower ball joint is firmly seated.
4. Install the snap ring on the front suspension lower ball joint.
5. To install front suspension upper ball joint, assemble the C-Frame, Receiving Cup T80T-3010-A3 and Replacer T80T-3010-A1 (both part of
4WD Ball Joint Tool Set T80T-3010-A).
6. Turn forcing screw clockwise until front suspension upper ball joint is firmly seated.
7. Assemble knuckle to axle arm assembly. Install camber adjuster on the stud of the front suspension upper ball joint with the arrow pointing
outboard for positive camber, pointed inboard for negative camber.
8. Install new nut on bottom socket finger-tight. Install and tighten nut on top socket finger-tight. Tighten bottom nut to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
9. Tighten top nut to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.), then advance nut until castellation aligns with cotter pin hole. Install cotter pin.
CAUTION: If the tightening sequence is not followed in this step and Step 10, ball joint life will be reduced.
NOTE: Do not loosen top nut to install cotter pin.
10. Retighten bottom nut to 123-149 Nm (91-110 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the front wheel spindle and the right and left shaft and joint assembly.
12. Connect steering linkage, if necessary, to the knuckle.
