PROBLEM : Improper installation alignment can lead to early component failure Press-in ball joints on some late-model vehicles are now designed with an elliptical stud opening. Failure to properly align the ball joint in the control arm during installation could result in loss of vehicle control due to ball joint failure. If an elliptical joint is pressed into the control arm without regard to orientation, it is possible that normal vertical suspension movement will cause the ball joint stud to contact the housing, resulting in stud and/or housing failure. Elliptical openings are not visible on ball joints with preinstalled boots.
SOLUTION : MOOG® ball joints feature special installation aids Always look at press-in ball joints for alignment marks such as drilled holes,
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Ball Joint Failure Due to Improper Installation
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Labels: aids, alignment marks, arrows, ball joint, boots, component failure, control arm, holes, improper installation, instruction sheets, late model, model vehicles, moog ball joints, orientation, PDF Download, punch marks, regard, stud, suspension movement
Labels: aids, alignment marks, arrows, ball joint, boots, component failure, control arm, holes, improper installation, instruction sheets, late model, model vehicles, moog ball joints, orientation, PDF Download, punch marks, regard, stud, suspension movement
Ford Front Suspension BallJoint Inspection Job Aid
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Labels: assembly source, ball joint, centerline, company reserves, diagnosis, dial indicator, Ford, ford motor, ford motor company, front suspension, job, measurement, models, o clock, obligation, oem components, relative movement, tire wheel, wheel, wheel assembly
Labels: assembly source, ball joint, centerline, company reserves, diagnosis, dial indicator, Ford, ford motor, ford motor company, front suspension, job, measurement, models, o clock, obligation, oem components, relative movement, tire wheel, wheel, wheel assembly
The descriptions and specifications contained in this document were in effect at the time this document was approved for printing. Ford Motor
Company reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or change specifications or design without notice, and without incurring any
obligation. This chart is for OEM Components only and may not apply to Motorcraft specifications.
Company reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or change specifications or design without notice, and without incurring any
obligation. This chart is for OEM Components only and may not apply to Motorcraft specifications.
1998-2002 Ford Ranger 2 Wheel Drive Upper Ball Joint Replacement
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Labels: arm assembly, ball joint, ball joint press, ball joint replacement, bolt, bolts and nuts, camber, Ford, ford ranger, inboard side, spindle nut, tire assembly, upper control arm, wheel, wheel alignment, wheel drive
Labels: arm assembly, ball joint, ball joint press, ball joint replacement, bolt, bolts and nuts, camber, Ford, ford ranger, inboard side, spindle nut, tire assembly, upper control arm, wheel, wheel alignment, wheel drive
O.E.M. supplier sells the upper ball joint as an arm assembly; we sell the ball joint only which can be pressed out of the arm assembly. Repair Procedure: 1. Raise vehicle on hoist, and support lower control arm. 2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. 3. Mark position of upper eccentric camber bolts. 4. Remove upper ball joint spindle nut and pinch bolt, 5. Separate upper ball joint from spindle. 6. Remove nuts and camber bolts attaching upper control arm-to-frame, 7. Remove upper control arm. 8. Place control arm in vise, press ball joint out with ball joint press. See
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