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There is a ball joint replacement article that has pictures. Just follow the instructions about removing the hub. The job will be a lot easier with a three jaw gear puller. Ball Joint Replacement Write-Up For Ford F250 F350 Super Duty
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Here ya go. Pictures and socket sizes, also the torque specs. Easy job. Does your new hub have the 4 bolts that keep it to the knuckle? Guzzle has the part # if you don't.
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I didn't need a puller, they will come off with pene oil, big screwdriver, and a hammer. I did need a decent snap ring plier....................you can do it! I know someone will squack but I didn't torque anything either.
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Depending how hard it is to pull the hub from the knuckle, I pulled mine off in about an hour, maybe a little less. But then again I used a gear puller. You should also replace the the o-ring that seals the hub to the knuckle if you have a ESOF system. Its not that hard, go for it.
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esof system is that standard or a 1 yr off thing but all you guys have saved me a ****load of monie not that i had any to begin with but thanks
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For the first time, probably a few hours. The time you spend tinkering to get things just right adds up quick.
After I purchased my X, I went and pulled apart the front hubs to get to the bearing, and put in new slide pins up front. First time process was about 5-6 hours start to finish. Now it takes a little over an hour per side. After you do it a few times it gets faster and you get more familiar with the parts. I now take apart the front slides pins for regreasing once a year, and the needle bearing once in every two years.
After I purchased my X, I went and pulled apart the front hubs to get to the bearing, and put in new slide pins up front. First time process was about 5-6 hours start to finish. Now it takes a little over an hour per side. After you do it a few times it gets faster and you get more familiar with the parts. I now take apart the front slides pins for regreasing once a year, and the needle bearing once in every two years.
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