1998 2wd
What year? 2WD or 4WD?
2WD 1996
You need to remove the spindle and press out the ball joints & press in new ones
how do i change a lower ball joint on a 1992 ranger 2wd
Depends on whether you have coil springs or torsion bars.
To remove the ball joints on a 1998 Ford Ranger, first, lift the vehicle and secure it on jack stands. Remove the wheel and brake components to access the upper and lower ball joints. Use a ball joint separator or a hammer to carefully detach the ball joints from the control arms and steering knuckles. Finally, if the ball joints are pressed in, use a ball joint press to remove them from their housing.
How to change upper and lower ball joints on a 1997 ford explorer all wheel drive?
It depends on the year, and whether it's 2WD or 4WD. I suggest entering your question again with the year. People have posted answers for specific year models. All Ford Rangers from 1993 to 1997 have "I-beam" front suspensions as opposed to the upper and lower control arms that most vehicles have. There is a detailed answer for replacing the upper and lower ball joints for '93 through '97 Ford Ranger ball joints at the question: "How do you change ball joints on 199X Ford Rangers?"
replace lower ball joint on ford ranger 2001
you will need a special tool for pressing the ball joints out.you can buy or rent the tools at a few auto parts stores. if it's your first time it will take awhile get a repair manual and be patient.
i suggest you replace upper and lowers at yhe same time, you will need a ball joint press either way. but you need to remove steering knuckle as a unit. then press in/out ball joints. not a big deal i you have the tools ,you also could bring the steering knucle to a shop have them press the ball joints in .then reinstall knuckle yourself.
I believe on the 4 x 4 , with the torsion bar suspension , the upper ball joints are part of the control arm and the lower ball joints can be replaced separately or with a new control arm The 2 wheel drive , with the coil spring front suspension , the upper and lower ball joints can be replaced separately
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The ball joints can be replaced by removing the wheel. Remove the rotor and brakes. Pound the old ball joint out. Insert the new ball joint with a ball joint compressor.