replace the upper control arm and take it to aligment shop it will be the right process
on the upper ball joints just remove the four bolts on the upper control arm and use a picker fork to remove the balljoint from the steering knuckle. for the lower ball joints you have to remove the axle then repeat the same steps for the uppers
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.
Check upper ball joints and outer tie rods.Check upper ball joints and outer tie rods.
Rear wheel drive have upper ball joints, front wheel drive do not. The strut takes the place of the ball joint.
The lower ball joints have to be pressed out. The upper ball joints are part of the control arm, so the complete upper assembly has to be replaced.
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There are no upper ball joints - that role is played by the McPherson struts. See "Related Questions" below for more
you have to remove the spindle and press the old ones off
You change the control arms, upper and lower. The ball joints are manufactured into the control arms.
The ball joints are riveted or pressed into the upper and lower control arms, then the spindle is bolted to the ball joints.
To do so would be a waste of money, replace the upper ball joints first, then have it aligned.
On a 2000 Lincoln LS : The FRONT suspension is a strut type suspension , so there are ( NO ) upper ball joints