I have a 2000 F350 4X4 and I need to replace the ball joints on the passengers side both upper and lower. I would like to do them myself. I've changed ball joints on two wheel drive vehicles before but I've never delt with 4 wheel drive. My concern is the front axles. Can anyone suggest a good manual. I have a Chiltons but it's clear as mud. Any suggestions or information on removing the knuckle would be appreciated.

 

I just did mine and I did all 4 of them and replaced the 2 steering u-joints while I had it all apart and it took me about 5 1/2 hours to do by myself.

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WOW! You answered all my questions. I went to the site and printed it all out pictues and all. I'll get the parts and tools and try to get this done over the holidays. I'll let you know how I make out with it. I just want to say thank you. I'm still a new user and only posted a couple of times but there's no doubt this is a great site with good people. Thanks again.

 

For the big ford seal I found a 1 1/4" pipe about 3 feet long (which was over kill) and a floor drain flange and had to grind off about 1/2" off around the flange and then an end cap for my seal driver and it worked great.

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refuse2: Thanks for the imput. I need all the help I can get. I plan on getting parts tomorrow so I'll have the seal in hand. I have everything you spoke about. I'll give it a shot.
Again thanks

 

I need to replace my ball joints also. Could you please refer me to the site that helped you out, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Chad

 

Yeah, what site? Sounds useful!!!

 

Kalsc: See if this works: Ball%20joint%20%Installation

 

It went to the diesel stop, but no search results. One can just do a seach using those key words (ball joint installation).

Cheers!
:-)

 

 

Those are the instructions I used to do my ball joints everything when very well.

Refuse2. Great mines think alike....I also found that a piece of pipe worked best to install the seal. The seals were the worst part of the job.

 

Ya I still got some marks on my hand from were I slipped and missed the pipe but at least I'm not all over the road. I also had to adjust my gear box 1/4 of a turn and it took almost all my play out and it drives like a new truck, almost.

refuse2

 

this is the link i found with the detailed instructions.... i have to do mine tomorrow, and i have no doubt this will help... thank you so much !!!!

 

Finally got the ball joint job done. All went well. I followed the insturctions from the Bal...%20Installation site. They were on the money. The hardest part was getting the large seal installed. It took awhile but I came up with a plate that fit over the shaft and was just the right size to fit the inside of the seal then I used a large pipe and drive it into place. Again thanks for all the advise. It's good to know that there's a place to go when you need help and advice.

 

Good job glad to hear everything went ok..