Need to replace upper and lower ball joints
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Well folks I got the old ball joints out and bought new Moogs to replace. Problem I'm having now is that the lock nut on the lower ball joint keeps spinning the joint and I can't get it to tighten down onto the shaft. Is there a special tool to hold the joint shaft in place while I turn the nut? There's a small rectangular indent on top of the ball joint shaft but I can't seem to hold it with a screw driver. 
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 341
Likes: 0
I see on your profile you are in VA. I'm in southern WV. What part of VA are you in? If you're not too far away, and would want to drive up to my shop, I have all the tools needed and would be happy to help you change them free of charge. I'm sure it won't cost $900 in fuel to get here 
Jeff
I got it figured out....The part I was referring to is part of the spindle nut. The rotor is off and now to the ball joints....
Last edited by koski19; Jul 13, 2013 at 09:18 AM. Reason: Update
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,955
Likes: 2
From: Wyoming
I believe that lock ring (round, thin, holes all around) does not have a tab to bend. On the inner part of that ring, there is a tab, but its for alignment only. That ring just slides out off the spindle. Sometimes they are sticky due to grease or corrosion! Hopefully grease... Corrosion is bad! LOL!
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
OK Guys,
I got the new ball joints in and everything back together. Problem I'm having now is a small click coming from the passenger side front wheel hub. It spins freely but there's a click that shouldn't be there. When I remove the hub cover and the first part of the hub body, I can rotate the wheel and the clicking is gone. As soon as I press the hub body back in and install the lock ring the clicking returns. Any body ever deal with this situation? Any suggestions?
I got the new ball joints in and everything back together. Problem I'm having now is a small click coming from the passenger side front wheel hub. It spins freely but there's a click that shouldn't be there. When I remove the hub cover and the first part of the hub body, I can rotate the wheel and the clicking is gone. As soon as I press the hub body back in and install the lock ring the clicking returns. Any body ever deal with this situation? Any suggestions?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
eagle275
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Nov 28, 2013 08:04 PM
gene17847
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
8
Jul 29, 2008 10:28 PM
Mistro
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Oct 27, 2002 09:26 PM
