I have a 96 f-150 and i was wondering does anybody know were i can find in depth step by step color directions for changeing ball joints
Thank you

 

press em out and press new ones back in lol maybe in a chiltons book if you trust it or go to the dealer and see if they will print you out pages from a repair manual

 

directions without diagrams.

Removal

1. Remove the front wheel spindle (3105) and ball joint assembly from the axle. Refer to «Wheel Spindle, F-150, F-250, F-350» in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.

2. Note: Lower ball joint must be removed first.

Install the front wheel spindle in a vise and remove the snap ring from the lower ball joint.

3. Remove the lower ball joint from the front wheel spindle using U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C and Receiver Cup D81T-3010-A5 or equivalent for F-150. Use Ball Joint Remover T94T-3010-AH for F-250 and F-350.

4. Turn the forcing screw clockwise until the ball joint is removed from the front wheel spindle.

5. CAUTION: Do not heat the ball joint or the front wheel spindle to aid in removal.

Assemble U-joint tool and cup on the upper ball joint, and turn forcing screw clockwise until ball joint is removed from the front wheel spindle.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not heat the ball joint or axle to aid in installation.

Note: Upper ball joint must be installed into the front wheel spindle first.

Note: Individual ball joint tools are included in Ball Joint Adapter Set D81T-3010-A or equivalent.

To install the upper ball joint, assemble C-frame assembly, Ball Joint Receiver Cup D81T-3010-A5 and Installation Cup D81T-3010-A1 and D81T-3010-A3 or equivalents inside cup D81T-3010-A4 or equivalent in position on the front wheel spindle.

2. Turn forcing screw clockwise until ball joint is seated.

3. To install the lower ball joint, assemble the C-frame in position on the front wheel spindle and repeat Step 1.

4. Install the snap ring onto the ball joint.

5. Install the spindle and ball joint assembly. Refer to «Wheel Spindle, F-150, F-250, F-350» in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.


Wheel Spindle, F-150, F-250, F-350


Removal

1. Raise the front of the vehicle and install safety stands.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to «Section 04-04».

3. Remove the disc brake caliper (2B120) from the rotor and wire it out of the way. Refer to «Section 06-03».

4. Remove the dust cap, cotter pin, nut retainer, nut, washer and front wheel bearing (1216).

5. Remove the rotor from the front wheel spindle (3105).

6. Remove bearing cone and roller (1201) and wheel hub grease seal (1190). Discard the seal.

7. Remove front disc brake rotor shield (2K004). Refer to «Section 06-03».

8. Disconnect the steering linkage from the integral front wheel spindle and spindle arm by removing the cotter pin and nut and then removing the front wheel spindle tie rod from the spindle arm with Tie Rod End Remover TOOL-3290-D or equivalent.

9. Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut from the lower ball joint stud.

10. Remove the nut from the axle clamp bolt and remove the bolt from the axle.

11. Remove the camber adjuster from the upper ball joint stud and axle beam. If required, use Ball Joint Removing Tool D81T-3010-B or equivalent to remove adjuster.

12. CAUTION: Do not use a pickle fork to separate the ball joint from the axle as this will damage the seal and the ball joint socket.

Strike the inside area of the axle as shown to pop lower ball joints loose from the axle beam.

13. Remove the front wheel spindle and ball joint from the axle.

Installation

1. Place the front wheel spindle and the ball joints into the axle.

2. Install lower ball joint stud nut. Tighten to 113-153 N-m (83-112 lb-ft) and continue tightening the castellated nut until it lines up with the hole in the stud. Install the cotter pin.

3. Note: If camber adjustment is necessary, special adjusters must be installed. Refer to «Section 04-00».

Install the camber adjuster in the upper front wheel spindle over the upper ball joint stud. Align adjuster properly.

4. Install the clamp bolt and nut into the axle boss. Tighten the nut to 68-92 N-m (50-67 lb-ft).

5. Install the front disc brake rotor shield. Refer to «Section 06-03».

6. Pack the bearing cone and roller and front wheel bearing with a lithium-base grease such as Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B. Use a bearing packer. If a bearing packer is unavailable, pack the bearing cone by hand working the grease through the cage behind the rollers.

7. Install the bearing cone and roller and wheel hub grease seal.

8. Install the hub and rotor on the front wheel spindle.

9. Install the front wheel bearing, washer and nut. Adjust bearing end play.

10. Install the nut retainer, cotter pin and dust cap. Refer to «Grease Seal and Bearing» in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.

11. Install the disc brake caliper. Refer to «Section 06-03».

12. Connect the steering linkage to the front wheel spindle. Tighten the nut to 76-104 N-m (56-76 lb-ft) and advance the nut as required for installation of the cotter pin.

13. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

14. Lower the vehicle.

15. Check and, if necessary, adjust the toe setting. Refer to «Section 04-00».

16. Check the brakes for proper operation.

 

thank you very much