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1999 Ford Explorer Ball joint replacemant

Tiny
MMERWARTH
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  • 1999 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 291,000 MILES
Is it possible for me to replace ball joints myself?

The ball joints seem sound, but the rubber protective boots are deteriorated and need replacement. Can just the boot be replaced?

Purchased new, I have done all repairs on this car, except the transmission or recalls.
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Sunday, December 21st, 2008 AT 9:45 AM

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Tiny
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Hello
Thanks for the donation

The ball joints and bushings for this vehicle are replaced as an assembly only. Below are instructions for top and bottom .

UPPER


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname1_1.jpg



FIGURE 6


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_FIG6_1.jpg




https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname2_26.jpg




https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_specs_2.jpg



LOWER


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname1_2.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname2_27.jpg



FIGURE 3


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_FIG3_1.jpg




https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_tb_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_tb2_1.jpg

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