lower ball joints on a 2000 explorer
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lower ball joints on a 2000 explorer
Found out I need to change out the lower ball joints on the A-arms of my 00 explorer4x4. I'm told they need to be pressed out of the arms. How hard are they pressed in there? Can I just rig up one of my pullers to get them out, maybe with some heat? I really don't want to pay an estimated 5hrs shop time for someone to do it for me.
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RE: lower ball joints on a 2000 explorer
Harbor Freight has a press setup that is about $50. You can also get a loaner at Autozone. There is a snap ring on the top side of the lower A arm that needs to be removed before you pull the ball joints. You can press them in with the same tool you took them out with or a floor jack. Probably best to soak them overnight with PB Blaster or Kroil before starting.
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