Aparrently the whole upper A-arm has to be replaced due to Ford's brilliant design. By brilliant, I mean stupid. Fortunately, the replacement arms come with the new joint already pressed in and it it serviceable.
How to change upper and lower ball joints on a 1997 ford explorer all wheel drive?
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You can replace just the ball joints on the lower control arms , but the upper ball joints come with a new control arm
The upper ball joints come with a new control arm , as far as I know you can't just change the balljoint ( if that's what you are asking ? )
There are no upper ball joints - that role is played by the McPherson struts. See "Related Questions" below for more
On a Ford F-150 : There are ( 4 ball joints ) * 2 upper and 2 lower on the front suspension
which ones? upper or lower?
I believe you can change just the ball joint on the lower control arms , the upper ball joints come with a new control arm
Ball joints.....One upper and one lower at each front wheel. For a total of 4.
The upper ball joints must be replaced with the upper control arms but the lower ball joints can be replaced seperately. NOTE: THE BEST WAY TO GET THEM OUT IS TO KNOCK THEM OUT WITH A 3LB MINI SLEDGE HAMMER FROM AUTOZONE. According to my Haynes repair manual it states that 1995 and newer models upper and lower balljoints are not removable or serviceable. If a balljoint is damaged or worn, replace the control arm.
Most of these now require changing the entire arm when replacing the upper ball joints. Any national parts chain will carry them.
There are ( 4 ) ball joints on your FRONT SUSPENSION , 2 on the top , 2 on the bottom