Do we need to remove the axle to replace front ball joints

2004 FORD TAURUS
10,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DLYNCH5
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Front end is shot, replacing both front ball joints, have the parts so far, but need to know if this can be done without removing the front axle?
Feb 5, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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JIS001
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If you plan on trying to do the repair on the vehicle then yes you do. But if you are removing the control arm for the repair then no.
Feb 5, 2017 at 1:35 PM
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