Jack it up and put it on stands.
take off the wheel.
Take of the clamp bolt and nut. Take the bolt completely out.
Remove the 2 bolts holding the ball joint to the control arm.
Take it off.
motorcraft . com lists the same lower ball joint part number for the 1997 and 2002 Ford Escort ( Motorcraft MCS 104185 )
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.
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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?"
If you mean the ball joint, there is a tool for that. http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/kdt2287.html
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Hey Tina==sometimes you need a special tool to separate the ball joint. Check with your parts store as sometimes they have them for rent. Goodluck, Joe
The ball joints on a 97 Ford Thunderbird are replaced by placing the vehicle on jack stands, removing front wheel and rotor, and unbolting the steering knuckle. A ball joint puller is then used to remove the ball joint and a special installer tool is used to press the new one into place.
To remove the Front Fender on the 98 Ford escort you need a tool box. A tool box will enable you open the bolts.
Control arm and ball joint are all one unit.