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
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.
Ball joints.....One upper and one lower at each front wheel. For a total of 4.
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