Good morning,
No, they are completely different.
I attached pictures for you to view as well.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-release-a-ball-joint
I posted the procedure below for you.
Roy
Removal Procedure
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1. Raise and support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Unload the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement
4. Remove the wheel driveshaft nut and washer.
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5. Disengage the wheel driveshaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Place a brass drift against the outer end of the wheel driveshaft in order to protect the wheel driveshaft threads. Sharply strike the brass drift with a hammer. Do not attempt to remove the wheel driveshaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly at this time.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (RWD) or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (4WD).
7. Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD).
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8. Remove the nuts and bolts securing the lower control arm to the crossmember and the frame bracket.
9. Remove the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement (RWD) or Lower Ball Joint Replacement (4WD).
10. Remove the lower control arm from the frame.
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Thursday, October 29th, 2020 AT 3:00 AM