I have a suspension question

Tiny
JAMISU
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  • 1997 FORD TAURUS
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  • 2WD
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  • 159,000 MILES
I have a suspension question. How do I to remove lower drivers side ball joint without replacing entire steering knuckle?
Friday, October 14th, 2011 AT 10:02 PM

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Tiny
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You need to remove the axle shaft from the spindle, then you can press the ball joint up and out. Nothing has to come off but the axle shaft has to be moved out of the way

Roy
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Friday, October 14th, 2011 AT 10:05 PM

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