u can't just change the upper ball joint, u have to change the whole upper control arm. It is welded to the arm in one piece.
For the lower ones you need a ball joint press from Autozone. They have those on their loan-a-tool. The upper one's come on an arm and you just replace the arms.
replace lower ball joint on ford ranger 2001
Part Of Upper Control Arm
how do i change a lower ball joint on a 1992 ranger 2wd
To replace the upper ball joint in a 2006 GMC Envoy, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheel. Disconnect the sway bar link and unbolt the upper control arm from the knuckle. Press out the old ball joint using a ball joint separator tool, then install the new ball joint in reverse order. Finally, reassemble everything, ensuring all bolts are torqued to manufacturer specifications.
To replace the upper ball joint on a 1992 Acura Vigor, start by lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheel for access. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle and any associated components, then remove the ball joint retaining nut. Use a ball joint separator or a suitable tool to detach the ball joint from the control arm, and replace it with a new one, ensuring proper alignment. Reassemble all components, torque the fasteners to the manufacturer's specifications, and reinstall the wheel.
To replace the upper ball joint on a 2002 GMC Sonoma, begin by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheel. Disconnect the upper control arm from the ball joint by removing the retaining nut and using a ball joint separator to detach it. Once the old ball joint is removed from the control arm, install the new ball joint, secure it with the retaining nut, and reattach the control arm. Finally, reassemble all components, check for proper alignment, and lower the vehicle.
You have to change the upper control arm.
To replace ball joints on a 2004 2WD Ranger, lift the upper control arm of the spindle assembly and remove the nut holding the lower ball joint in place. Then lower the lower control arm to relieve the ball joints. Replace with new.Ê
you will probably need a ball joint press and a splitter
To replace the upper ball joint on a 1994 Isuzu pickup, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheel. Disconnect the brake line and remove any components obstructing access to the upper control arm, such as the shock absorber or sway bar link. Use a ball joint separator tool to detach the ball joint from the control arm, then remove the retaining bolts and replace the old ball joint with a new one. Reassemble the components in reverse order, ensuring everything is securely tightened.
You have to take the control arm and ball joint to a shop and have them pressed together, otherwise it is easier to buy the new control arm with the ball joint already in it.