Changing upper and lower ball joints on a 98 Ford 150 van 6 cylinder
What's the torque spec on the upper and lower ball joints ?
Or is there a site I can go to to download the info ?
Thanks in advance
1998 Ford Van Ball Joint Torque Specs?
Lower ball joints between 110 to 150 foot pounds.
Upper ball joints between 64 to 88 foot pounds
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Replacing ball joints, how do you remove torsion bars?
Can some one give me the procedure for replacing the lower ball joints on a 99 gmc yukon 4wd. It has torsion bars, how do I loosen them and how much? Could I just keep a jack under the control arm instead? 聽The ball joints are the press in type and I have rented a ball joint press from the auto store. Please dont give me the %26quot;save my time and my knuckles and pay someone to do it%26quot; speech, I have all the time in the world, it's a second vehicle, and I'm willing to cut my knuckles to save $400.00. I have changed the breaks and rotors, shocks and the front drive shafts on this truck previously so I am capable of doing the job, I just need the procedure.
Replacing ball joints, how do you remove torsion bars?
Just keep a floor jack under the lower control arm, seperate the lower ball joint from the spindle, and use a ball joint press.
Replacing ball joints, how do you remove torsion bars?
On flat ground measure your ground to frame distance first (write it down)
Then set the truck up securly on jack standS on it's Frame.
unscrew the tension bolts in the torsion bars untill the tension is relived compleatly.
remove the tension rods and your control arms.
I use 2 HD sockets and a mini sledge hammer to %26quot;press%26quot; my bushings in and out.
1 socket to catch or cup/lift the bushing , and 1 to drive it in or out with a mini sledge .
lightly Greease the contact surfaces B4 installing , it helps much more.
Once you get it back together , try to set your torsion bolts as close as you took them off at.
your final tension bolt adjustment (the measurement) will come when the truck is back setting on all 4 wheels.
If you don't have a book...............Spend $20 and get one first.
You will find a repair book is worth much more then $20
This is one %26quot;Tonka%26quot; of a repair proceedure though.
Not hard but big parts.
Safety is essential
Mark the end of the torsion bar and the frame so when you loosen the torsion bar you can tighten them back to the same spot. Just use a paint stick or marker
Not necessary to remove torsion bars. Just keep a jack under the control arm, then disconnect and press out the ball joint. And if you don't have a ball joint press, a big hammer and a couple of appropriately sized impact sockets will do the job just fine.
Replacing ball joints, how do you remove torsion bars?
Just keep a floor jack under the lower control arm, seperate the lower ball joint from the spindle, and use a ball joint press.
Replacing ball joints, how do you remove torsion bars?
On flat ground measure your ground to frame distance first (write it down)
Then set the truck up securly on jack standS on it's Frame.
unscrew the tension bolts in the torsion bars untill the tension is relived compleatly.
remove the tension rods and your control arms.
I use 2 HD sockets and a mini sledge hammer to %26quot;press%26quot; my bushings in and out.
1 socket to catch or cup/lift the bushing , and 1 to drive it in or out with a mini sledge .
lightly Greease the contact surfaces B4 installing , it helps much more.
Once you get it back together , try to set your torsion bolts as close as you took them off at.
your final tension bolt adjustment (the measurement) will come when the truck is back setting on all 4 wheels.
If you don't have a book...............Spend $20 and get one first.
You will find a repair book is worth much more then $20
This is one %26quot;Tonka%26quot; of a repair proceedure though.
Not hard but big parts.
Safety is essential
Mark the end of the torsion bar and the frame so when you loosen the torsion bar you can tighten them back to the same spot. Just use a paint stick or marker
Not necessary to remove torsion bars. Just keep a jack under the control arm, then disconnect and press out the ball joint. And if you don't have a ball joint press, a big hammer and a couple of appropriately sized impact sockets will do the job just fine.
Loose Steering wheel in Silverado?
My steering wheel is very loose in my lifted 2000 silverado, any reasons why?
just changed ball joints, bushings.
Loose Steering wheel in Silverado?
Check tie-rod ends, Idler and Pitman arm joints for ANY play.
Have someone slowly turn steering wheel back-and-forth within the slack it has, to see if you can see and movement or worn components. Also take note of the shaft coming out of the steering box, look for any play on that shaft as well.
Being lifted only stresses the components more.
Loose Steering wheel in Silverado?
Could be in the steering column. You say its lifted, check all the steering components, if all is good maybe go with a steering stabilizer.
just changed ball joints, bushings.
Loose Steering wheel in Silverado?
Check tie-rod ends, Idler and Pitman arm joints for ANY play.
Have someone slowly turn steering wheel back-and-forth within the slack it has, to see if you can see and movement or worn components. Also take note of the shaft coming out of the steering box, look for any play on that shaft as well.
Being lifted only stresses the components more.
Loose Steering wheel in Silverado?
Could be in the steering column. You say its lifted, check all the steering components, if all is good maybe go with a steering stabilizer.
1988 ford aerostar van when changing the upper control arm bushings do you have to pop the ball joint loose???
yes you do other wise you cant get to them,you have to completely remove the upper control arm to do this.good luck with it.
1988 ford aerostar van when changing the upper control arm bushings do you have to pop the ball joint loose???
Unless you know of someway you can do it on the car.
1988 ford aerostar van when changing the upper control arm bushings do you have to pop the ball joint loose???
yes you do other wise you cant get to them,you have to completely remove the upper control arm to do this.good luck with it.
1988 ford aerostar van when changing the upper control arm bushings do you have to pop the ball joint loose???
Unless you know of someway you can do it on the car.
1988 ford aerostar van when changing the upper control arm bushings do you have to pop the ball joint loose???
yes you do other wise you cant get to them,you have to completely remove the upper control arm to do this.good luck with it.
How do i change a ball joint?
The website in my sources has step by step instructions with pictures. I think you'll find that it comes in handy :). Good luck.
How do i change a ball joint?
I would say go to Barnes and nobles and get a chilltons repair guide for your car.They are very good books and very detailed.I have one for my 66 mustang it's great
How do i change a ball joint?
ball joint on what type of car
Go to the library and look it up in the Chiltons manual. You can make copies and bring them home with you. It depends on the vehicle of couse but it can be hard to separate the lower ball join because it's pressed in. They sell specialized presses to do this job, it's like a heavy duty %26quot;C%26quot; clamp with special fittings. After I took the cotter pin and bolt off I set up a puller on it to try and push it out but it wouldn't budge. So, with the pressure on it I hit the lower control arm with a long drift and a light sledge hammer and eventually it popped out. The second time I did this job I borrowed a ball joint press and it was a lot easier. This is not an easy job but I've done it twice. It took me 4 hours 2 days in a row to change all four ball joints on my '91Ranger. It was worth it though, the truck felt brand new afterwards.dedicated server drivers for wow
How do i change a ball joint?
I would say go to Barnes and nobles and get a chilltons repair guide for your car.They are very good books and very detailed.I have one for my 66 mustang it's great
How do i change a ball joint?
ball joint on what type of car
Go to the library and look it up in the Chiltons manual. You can make copies and bring them home with you. It depends on the vehicle of couse but it can be hard to separate the lower ball join because it's pressed in. They sell specialized presses to do this job, it's like a heavy duty %26quot;C%26quot; clamp with special fittings. After I took the cotter pin and bolt off I set up a puller on it to try and push it out but it wouldn't budge. So, with the pressure on it I hit the lower control arm with a long drift and a light sledge hammer and eventually it popped out. The second time I did this job I borrowed a ball joint press and it was a lot easier. This is not an easy job but I've done it twice. It took me 4 hours 2 days in a row to change all four ball joints on my '91Ranger. It was worth it though, the truck felt brand new afterwards.
How to Remove Ball joint Rivets?
Trying to change lower ball joints in a 96 sunfire. How the hell do you get the rivets out? I have a air hammer and a chisel set, and a air grinder. Can I just grind off the head of the rivet and use the air hammer to push the rivet out. Do i need to remove castle nut and the ball joint stud from knuckle first or will they come out while still attached? Any help would be great cause I'm at the end of my rope with this job.
p.s. I tried to drill them out but i cant get a drill under the ball joint and enough up pressure to drill them out.
How to Remove Ball joint Rivets?
ya, you cannot drill through rivets, the way you are supposed to do it is to use either a air die grinder or a dremel tool to grind one side of the rivets flush with the control arm, then take a center punch and a hammer and knock the remaining part of the rivet through. it should hammer out with no problem, if you have any question just e mail me gixxerscum@yahoo.com
How to Remove Ball joint Rivets?
you can drill thru them i just did it on my cadillac but it has to be done with a step drill bit included a link to the drill bit normal bits wont work
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/ProductDispla鈥?/a>
p.s. I tried to drill them out but i cant get a drill under the ball joint and enough up pressure to drill them out.
How to Remove Ball joint Rivets?
ya, you cannot drill through rivets, the way you are supposed to do it is to use either a air die grinder or a dremel tool to grind one side of the rivets flush with the control arm, then take a center punch and a hammer and knock the remaining part of the rivet through. it should hammer out with no problem, if you have any question just e mail me gixxerscum@yahoo.com
How to Remove Ball joint Rivets?
you can drill thru them i just did it on my cadillac but it has to be done with a step drill bit included a link to the drill bit normal bits wont work
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/ProductDispla鈥?/a>
How to change upper ball joint on 1999 ford ranger?
You might want to check with your parts store because you might have to get
the whole control arm, you have to change the upper arm.The bottom ones are probably pressed in.
I know a 99 f-150 you have to get the arms for so I'm going by that.
Ranger maybe not, check with the store.
How to change upper ball joint on 1999 ford ranger?
2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive?
the whole control arm, you have to change the upper arm.The bottom ones are probably pressed in.
I know a 99 f-150 you have to get the arms for so I'm going by that.
Ranger maybe not, check with the store.
How to change upper ball joint on 1999 ford ranger?
2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive?
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