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2002 Explorer
Well I posted this in the explorer forum too but I figured I would ask here too.
I got a 2002 Explorer with the 4.6 V8 2WD. My fiance just had the brake pads replaced and when the guy was changing the pads he said the ball joints need to be replaced. When it is rolling the truck makes an aweful squeaking/squealing noise, and when the wheel is turned there is a tremor in the steering wheel. So question #1, does this sound like it is only the ball joints? #2, Can I replace the front then wait a bit then do the back? #3, I am a broke college student so the cheaper the better, that being said, I have read that for the uppers you have to replace the upper control arm, but parts houses have the ball joint separate, so in order to save money can I just press out and press in the ball joints?
I am sorry for so many questions, but I have never worked on one of these trucks. I am used to my 85 and 96 F250s. lol
Thanks for any help I can get.
I got a 2002 Explorer with the 4.6 V8 2WD. My fiance just had the brake pads replaced and when the guy was changing the pads he said the ball joints need to be replaced. When it is rolling the truck makes an aweful squeaking/squealing noise, and when the wheel is turned there is a tremor in the steering wheel. So question #1, does this sound like it is only the ball joints? #2, Can I replace the front then wait a bit then do the back? #3, I am a broke college student so the cheaper the better, that being said, I have read that for the uppers you have to replace the upper control arm, but parts houses have the ball joint separate, so in order to save money can I just press out and press in the ball joints?
I am sorry for so many questions, but I have never worked on one of these trucks. I am used to my 85 and 96 F250s. lol
Thanks for any help I can get.
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Well I posted this in the explorer forum too but I figured I would ask here too.
I got a 2002 Explorer with the 4.6 V8 2WD. My fiance just had the brake pads replaced and when the guy was changing the pads he said the ball joints need to be replaced. When it is rolling the truck makes an aweful squeaking/squealing noise, and when the wheel is turned there is a tremor in the steering wheel. So question #1, does this sound like it is only the ball joints? #2, Can I replace the front then wait a bit then do the back? #3, I am a broke college student so the cheaper the better, that being said, I have read that for the uppers you have to replace the upper control arm, but parts houses have the ball joint separate, so in order to save money can I just press out and press in the ball joints?
I am sorry for so many questions, but I have never worked on one of these trucks. I am used to my 85 and 96 F250s. lol
Thanks for any help I can get.
I got a 2002 Explorer with the 4.6 V8 2WD. My fiance just had the brake pads replaced and when the guy was changing the pads he said the ball joints need to be replaced. When it is rolling the truck makes an aweful squeaking/squealing noise, and when the wheel is turned there is a tremor in the steering wheel. So question #1, does this sound like it is only the ball joints? #2, Can I replace the front then wait a bit then do the back? #3, I am a broke college student so the cheaper the better, that being said, I have read that for the uppers you have to replace the upper control arm, but parts houses have the ball joint separate, so in order to save money can I just press out and press in the ball joints?
I am sorry for so many questions, but I have never worked on one of these trucks. I am used to my 85 and 96 F250s. lol
Thanks for any help I can get.
Those other boys in the other thread should be helping you out. I will try and find that post.
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