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Old 06-03-2008, 11:10 AM
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Ball joint Questions?
I'm getting ready to change the ball joints in a friend's '04 4x4 6.0L with 87,000miles.
Are there tricks/tools needed besides a ball joint press?



Any help would be great!!!
 
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Old 06-03-2008, 12:37 PM
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Check out the tech section, at the beginning of the forum.
 
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its pretty easy, you will need a snap ring tool as well
 
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Old 06-03-2008, 09:15 PM
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Thanks for the info! It looks very helpful!

My mechanic said something about a special tool to break the vacuum seal
on the 4wd hub assembly, is this necessary?
 
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I don't think you need any special tools for breaking the vacuum seals, I didn't when I did ball joints on my 99 7.3 and I've never heard it mentioned anywhere else either.
 
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