With a ball joint press and removal tool.
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1997-98 Pontiac Grand Am front lower ball joint. This is part of the steering and front suspension of the vehicle.
The CV joints on a 1996 Ford Aerostar can be replaced by removing the nuts and bolts on the tires. Next, cotter pins, lower ball joints, and the outer joint will need to be removed. Then a pry bar can be placed between the transmission and the inner joint, which will make it easy to pull out.
What kind of lower ball joint is used, on a cadillac escalade
On a 1996 Ford Explorer : There are ( 2 ) lower ball joints on the front suspension . Each lower control arm , drivers side and passenger side has ( 1 ) ball joint
To remove the lower front ball joint on a 2001 Jaguar XJ8, first, safely lift and secure the vehicle, then remove the wheel. Next, detach the lower control arm from the ball joint by removing the bolts securing it. Use a ball joint separator tool or a pickle fork to separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Finally, remove the retaining nut and pull the ball joint from the control arm, ensuring to replace it with a new one if needed.
The CV joints on a 1995 Ford Taurus can be replaced by removing the front tires, and the nuts on the lower ball joint. Next, the lower ball joint will need to be removed and the CV joint can be removed.
From: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Ford-780/Ball-Joint-Replacement.htm Ball Joint Replacement [Ford Van] Remove the brake disc. Remove the wheel speed sensor. For additional information, refer to Section 206-09. Remove and discard the cotter pin and nut. Disconnect the tie-rod end. Remove and discard the cotter pin and the nut. Remove the pinch bolt adjuster. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ball joint seal and the ball joint socket, do not use a pickle fork-type remover to loosen the ball joints. Remove the front wheel spindle. Strike the lower end of the front axle to loosen the ball joint. Remove the front wheel spindle. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. Remove the wheel spindle assembly. For additional information, refer to Wheel Spindle - E150-E450 in this section. Position the front wheel spindle in a vise, and remove the snap ring from the lower ball joint. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the components, do not use heat to aid ball joint removal. Using the special tool and suitable receiver cup, remove the lower ball joint from the front wheel spindle. Using the special tool and suitable receiver cup, remove the upper ball joint. Installation CAUTION: To avoid damage to components, do not use heat to aid installation. NOTE: Clean the wheel knuckle ball joint bores. NOTE: The lower ball joint must be installed first. Using the special tool with suitable receiver cups, install the lower ball joint. Using the special tool with suitable receiver cups, install the upper ball joint. Install the snap ring in the groove at the bottom of the ball joint. Install the front wheel spindle.
The synovial joint used here in the upper body is the shoulder which is a ball and socket joint.In the lower body the hips and knee's are used which is a ball and socket joint and a compound joint.
you have to take and split both ball joints after taking the big nut off you axil then set it aside and take the bolts out on the in side of the axil i There is no need to separate the lower ball joint. Only upper ball joint and tie rod end. I highly recommend your getting a Haynes manual.
If your referring to the knee joint it is the tibiofemoral joint.
It could worn out wheel bearing.