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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 07:54 PM
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Replacing ball joints

I have a 2003 cc f350 6.0 and I'm currently replacing the ball joints. I was wondering where you can get the o-ring that goes on the back of the hub assembly? Also the part number? I don't want to have to go to the dealership and get ripped off for 2 o-rings.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 12:33 AM
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I think you stuck on that one. Ford is very proud of them.
Without them you have two problems. 1 water getting in and
2 auto hubs not working. But I think you will also need the
inner seal in the knuckle to do the full job. If you have time
I would give Ed a call at >>> FICMRepair.com - FORD Powerstroke 6.0 FICM Repair, PHP Tuning and Truck Parts
You will get the best price and also they will be Ford parts.



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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 05:24 AM
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I found those "O" rings on E-bay. If you are doing balljoints be sure to replace the axle seals if you have auto locking hubs, those are pricey like $35 a piece and require a special tool to drive them. I was lucky my friend is a Ford tech and lent me the tool.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 08:00 AM
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Have fun if it's never been apart before and rusted

I antiseize everything good going back and now it's not bad to replace something

You can build a seal install tool there's a good write up in tech folder
 
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 11:20 AM
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Genuine spicer parts. I've bought a few things from them before.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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I have a tool for the axle seals hopefully I can reuse them they only been in there for 4 months. Also do you think I can reuse the o-rings if there not in bad shape?
 
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 06:06 PM
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U can get the hub oring from Advance Auto, got mine there.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 07:18 AM
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Amazon has everything you need as well:
Moog ball joint
dust seals
O rings
even the seal install tools

Amazon.com: Ford F81Z-4A322-AA - SEAL: Automotive Amazon.com: Ford F81Z-4A322-AA - SEAL: Automotive
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 03:19 PM
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Pulled everything apart. When I did there was metal shavings and grease behind the hub assembly and in front of the axle seal. I replaced the hub with a timken hub 6 months ago so I don't think the hub shouldn't be bad. I'm just wondering were the metal shavings came from? I know on two times the auto hub didn't engage fully so I'm hoping that's where the metal shavings came from? What is everyone's opinion of where they could be coming from?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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There are 3 bearings in the unit bearing. 2 for the wheel and one
for the stub axle to support it.

Bad support bearing for the stub axle. Did you look into the hold that
the axle goes through and the stub axle where it passes through?


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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 06:40 PM
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Another thread reported damaged bearings at 7500 miles, replaced it. They didn't honor the warranty because they claimed it was installed wrong same brand you have. It's coming from the wheel bearing or the actual auto hub and that doesn't really spin... my guess is the bearing.

I'd replace it myself if that's what I found.
 
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