themons
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- May 2, 2008
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- City, State
- Houston, TX
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2002
Hello:
I am attempting to replace my upper ball joints on my 2002 4 door 2 WD Explorer. I have the bent metal control arm version. From what I have read, it is possible to replace these with new upper ball joints such as the Moog K80008.
I acquired the Autozone tool, but I don't think that I am trying to use it correctly. It is the giant clamp with the disks and cylinders. My understanding of the tool is that the top of the joint is to be forced out of both the steering knuckle and the control arm by pressing the joint into the cylinder. Is this correct?
How can this be done if the control arm is at a 45 degree downward angle?
Thanks.
I am attempting to replace my upper ball joints on my 2002 4 door 2 WD Explorer. I have the bent metal control arm version. From what I have read, it is possible to replace these with new upper ball joints such as the Moog K80008.
I acquired the Autozone tool, but I don't think that I am trying to use it correctly. It is the giant clamp with the disks and cylinders. My understanding of the tool is that the top of the joint is to be forced out of both the steering knuckle and the control arm by pressing the joint into the cylinder. Is this correct?
How can this be done if the control arm is at a 45 degree downward angle?
Thanks.