These are the Tools and Parts I recommend- Lower Ball Joint- amzn.to/2Bn8AQg Hub Puller- amzn.to/2G53DyX Rust Penetrant- amzn.to/2DZt4RY Medium Strength Loctite- amzn.to/2n2nSV8 Ball Joint Press Kit (covers most Fords)- amzn.to/2DC6S2w Ball Joint Remover- amzn.to/2rt9dYJ Caliper Hooks- amzn.to/2BlIRr5 Snap Ring Pliers- amzn.to/2Bkurb1 Torque Specs: Upper Ball Joint Nut: 2002-2005- 41ft lbs 2006-2010- 41ft lbs Lower Ball Joint Nut: 2002-2005- 129ft lbs 2006-2010- 111ft lbs Tie Rod End Nut: 2002-2005- 52ft lbs 2006-2010- 76ft lbs Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts: 2002-2005- 85ft lbs 2006-2010- 122ft lbs CV Axle Nut: 2002-2005- 184ft lbs 2006-2010- 184ft lbs

@thomasrossi31

6 жыл бұрын

FordTechMakuloco : for tightening/torquing the axel nut, is it acceptable to tighten the axel nut loosely, reinstall the remaining hardware, tire & rim (with out the center cap), lower the vehicle then torque the nut using the weight of the vehicle to hold the axel in place?

@c431inf

6 жыл бұрын

My 2 vehicles my 08 Explorer and my 88 as soon as any things is wrong with my 08 I go to you first for the fix , your the man

@ericshayer

6 жыл бұрын

Where did you find that ball joint remover that you use in the video. I rented this one you recommended from Amazon but the do not fit in

@brianb1980

6 жыл бұрын

The Ball Joint remover you linked does not work, doesn't even look like the one you used in the video. Can you find a better link for the remover you used in this project?

@rocks4brains

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this vid. The biggest issue is separating the low ball joint from the knuckle and your linked separator won’t work. Can you recommend another?

Dude,,, I owe you a huge apology. I watched one of your videos awhile back. I saw many mistakes in it. Come to find out I was wrong. After watching you and other mechanics here on KZread, you are among The Top 3 best Mechanics I've seen so far. You have taught me so much. I can't say Thank you enough. You are awesome.

You are great at these videos. Concise, understandable narration, helpful tips. Nice job! Now if only this all goes as smooth for me as your video did! 😄

Just got an explorer 2004, and these videos are by far the BEST explanatory and easy to understand. Thank you for the info and time. I hope I can do it myself now.

Great tip using the sledge to pound out the ball joint. I bent a C frame press trying to remove a seized ball joint, so sometimes the "correct" tool is not the best way. When installing cotter pins, my preferred method is to bend one leg (as you did) over the stud but the other leg down through the notch in the castellated nut. This provides a more secure retention should the nut back off and is generally how they are installed on aircraft.

Best everything in this video, Camera angle, quality and even explanation of it. You earned a new fan and a follow

I actually like doing explorer lower ball joints. I like any job that I get to hit something with a hammer, my usual caveman/german style. Great video, always a pleasure.

@FordTechMakuloco

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah these are cake.

Nice work. Had to replace the knuckle on my 04 Mountaineer, it was a simple 3 beer job. 😁

that sweeeet antique BJ remover you have is far beefier than anything available new now. I kept pausing the video to try and read the numbers. Semper Fi brother

Just picked up a used 2008 Sport trac that had some creaking & squeaking in the drivers side front wheel area. Definitely suspension related. I watched this video thinking it was likely worn parts because the truck has 190k miles & was so confident I could fix it I torn it all apart & just waiting on parts! Thanks for the video!

These ball joints have kept me busy over the years. Done hundreds haha.

Great production. Clear knowledgeable narration. Nice editing. Quick 27 min. Thanks.

Love when new explorer videos come out. Especially 2006-2010

I noticed this only because I recently changed my sway bar end links, but it looks like the bushing on top of the sleeve is oriented in the wrong direction? These look like the Moog problem solver end links if I'm correct.

Thanks for the video, and the torque information all in 1 place! I thought I had to rewatch the video again, but you thought of that too!

Great job This is probably the very best clear and concise video I have seen on this subject .Very good camera work also.I really like that you give all the torque specs, So very many others do not. This video is like a one stop shopping for all you needs.

You make this a very interesting teaching experience, I wanna thank you very much well well done.

Awesome video that will definitely help me replace some components on my Explorer. I do have a question, isn't the upper bottom sway bar bushing installed upside down? The part with the washer should be facing down and not up towards the sway bar.

nice to see you back at work

@FordTechMakuloco

6 жыл бұрын

O I have been working non stop no time for editing but I am getting back into the swing of things and getting these old videos out.

Removing the nut from the ball joint (upper control arm ball joint): I tried your trick to use a wrench (10mm) on the end of the shaft, and a second wrench (18mm) on the nut. I did clean off the threads with penetrating fluid and brush as best I could, perhaps I didn't clean them enough. It would not budge. The end of the ball joint shaft just slips in the 10mm wrench. I tried vice grips and had the same problem. I tried tightening the nut instead to see if it would go the other way and had the same problem. I tried heat on the nut with a propane torch and that did nothing. I'm about at the point of replacing the upper control arm as well, because I am the end of my rope now.

Great video! What about when the lower ball joint stud starts spinning with the nut??? Removal tips?

I have to do this on my daughters 02 4x4. I have been debating on whether the bushings for the A-arm etc need replaced too.

GREAT VIDEO ! VERY CLEAR AND CONCISE WITH GREAT CAMERA ANGLES.

Thanks for the video, it really helped me with my 2002 Ranger! There are a lot of hack job how-to's out there, but you do a good job. Thanks!

Always enjoy you sharing your wealth and knowledge 👍on Ford vehicles.

You are a great teacher.

You made this look easy. I liked the stout ball joint removal press. The one you list--sure it can pop it out of the aluminum bore ok? Great video--keep 'em coming

ok i got an 08 with rear wheel drive....would it be possible doing this to simply loosen the lower ball joint nut, free up the tie rod end and pry the ball joint free of the knuckle without removing it from the upper ball joint. i need to do this and would like to avoid removing the knuckle as a shortcut if i can.

Would love to see or even just hear about ford rangers, 4.0L motors maintenance and issues.

Tnks for your videos they are helping me a lot since 2017.....One Question.....thats are new Shocks and how good are they???? I install 4 cheap ones and I feel every path holl on the road.....so I want it to change it but don't want spend again on trash......can u tell me if they are very smooth or dont feel the hills on the road.....whats the price around it.?

I have found that freezing the ball joint and taking a Propane torch and heating the control arm, JUST a little bit, the ball joint slips right in, then I put the grease fitting on then slap some ice on it control arm. I have a small deep that that I use for freezing parts.

@FordTechMakuloco

3 жыл бұрын

Nah I would rather press it in properly.

Good job. I like doing ball other than Volvos. Thanks for the video.

Excellent video as always thanks for the production Not related to this video however it appears that one of the new stabilizer link bushings is upside down? Congrats on the new shop!

@FordTechMakuloco

6 жыл бұрын

Sure is good catch!

Can I do one at a time such as, do the bottom by leaving the top still in and dangle the whole spindle and pop the bottom ball joint out and reinstall new, then do the opposite?

I bought new upper balls joints for my 02 explorer. Would you say it's possible to just replace those and not the lower ball joints? The uppers look the worst, plus don't want to have to do an alignment.

sway bar link bushing is installed incorrectly

What a good strut replacement

Well done Brian. Always plenty of great tips and tricks.

I just did mine today , I had to make another piece for the ball joints tool, when I finally heard the popping sound when tightening the clamp ,I look at it and saw the snap ring groove and thought alright it's in, put everything back together and tourqed everything, I looked underneath and noticed it had a small gap , not quite seated all the way, I'm gonna leave it ,the snap ring is in . Long story short, look underneath and see if it is seated is good advice

Great tutorial thanks. I just did that on my 2005 4x4. Have the driveshaft pulled driver's side. Do I have to remove the sway bar link to replace the driveshaft? Too wide to pull through.

Thanks. Just did all the ball joints on my 04 explorer that just hit 200k. For being in new england for a 14 year old truck, these explorers have very minimal rust. Cant believe it. Chevys up north just rust so fast. That's the hard truth you chevy people.

Good job buddy looks like they're rebuilding that old thing one piece at a time lol

I guess we in Texas take the salt-free roads for granted, cause that under carrige looks SCARY! 🤤 I guess thats what the "blue wrench" is for. 😏

@michaelchristopher8266

5 жыл бұрын

That one looks great, you should see underneath my Canadian exploder 😬

@ChicknSandwich

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelchristopher8266 Right? Cant tell where the rust begins and ends. Neighbour just dropped his off and it left 10 lbs of rust on the ground

@michaelchristopher8266

4 жыл бұрын

Joe thankfully Ford put those plastic panels to cover up all the rust, I didn’t even notice it all when I bought it. At one point a 6x6inch piece of body rust was hanging from under mine, eventually that fell off. I luckily just got rid of my explorer though so I don’t need to worry about that rust bucket no more.

@burpostockings

4 жыл бұрын

You should see our bed sides :D

Great video on the lowers. What's your recommendation for uppers? Replace ball joints or the whole upper arms with ball joints installed?

@save2rave61

4 жыл бұрын

I would save the time and just get whole arm. It’s super easy. Other than finding a 18 mm.

help me out but i got stuck because the tool used to separator the ball joint is different tool you recommend from video

When your hammering on the nuts of the tie rod and upper ball joint is there a chance you are damaging the threads enough to create a significant additional run down torque on assembly that would ultimately effect the design load required on the taper fit to the spindle?

@FordTechMakuloco

6 жыл бұрын

No you flush out the nut so the strike is even, it only takes a few taps. Suspension parts are very strong, think about all the stresses they go through daily. A few taps of the hammer is like a love tap.

Awesome help!

Excellent video

Thanks very professional and helpfull

Good video, but is that a two wheel drive with a four wheel hub, or is something missing?

Great video, but I am struggling to move the driveshaft aside. It is between the shock and the swaybar link, and I can't push it far enough to clear. Do I need to remove the sway bar link? Thanks

Your tutorials are the best and include the torque specs! Thank you for posting these videos.

I have searched your channel for the timing chain replacement on 4.0. U have gobs of great info on the V-8’s. Am I missing the videos on the 4.0?

@FordTechMakuloco

6 жыл бұрын

No they are not out yet.

Excellent explanations of all the steps. Great communication skills as well as the suggestions to deal with the tasks at hand. Thank you very much for sharing this video with us.

Always thorough and informative. Great job!

Those moog problem solvers are awesome. Ive had numerous other balljoints with boots so big they tear after a a few hundred miles and the balljoint just goes bad again

My 2008 Explorer Sport Trac has 153k miles and after recently replacing the front bearing hubs I've decided to replace tie rod ends, ball joints and upper control arms. I've got the parts and am reviewing videos in prep for the work. Question: Do you have a preference for sequencing the three jobs? I'm thinking tie rod ends, ball joints, upper control arms in that order. Would like to know your thoughts. Thanks.

What is the tool part # @10:54? Please link correct tools, the one linked is trash for this truck.

Hey! I follow every video you post regardless of subject... They are really great videos and I learn alot of things I don't need to learn really! :) Just one question what camera and software do you use for making these videos? Or recommend? I have Apple Imac

What brand is that ball joint remover? The one list on Amazon doesn't match. Cheers

@TheWingedLing

4 жыл бұрын

lol. Yeah the stupid silver one doesnt work. At all. I borrowed it from Autozone - it didnt fit. I cut off the bottom part of the ball joint bolt and it still didnt fit well enough.

Should I preload the suspension before I tourqe down.

Thank you so much for the content it’s help me out so much thanks bro

Very very informative...thank you...good video!!!

Great video..... why are some of nuts SAE and not all metric?

Do you have any videos on some of the newer focuses? If run across one do a video please. I love my new 2017 focus!

Are the lincoln ls front and rear upper ball joints replaceable without buying the entire control arm? Just trying to get an honest answer before ordering parts. Thanks in advance.

Great instructional video

Great video. I could watch you work all day! Haha. I appreciate the passing along the little tidbits like how to install a cotter pin and using the taper to hold the upper ball joint in place. I recommend you to lots of diy mechanics for your complete and easy to follow videos. Thank you.

Should you grease this thing after install or is good for a while?

Great educational vid as always. Thanks

Need HELP Please. I own a 2006 6.0 had it since it was new. 124,000 miles on it and it has been well maintained. the other day I had to get on it and it did fine but after I backed out of it it started dropping rpms and bucking like a gas engine about to run out of gas. white smoke with a puff of black now and then. then it went back to normal. a few days later I got on it and it did the same thing this time with the check engine light on?? light went out 2 days later. now it did it without getting on it??? What do you think would cause this. Thank You.... Clyde

Great video as Always. Sir I have a question can the ball joints be pressed out on a 2009 Ford Mustang v6 base models or any of the models as far as that goes?? I need to replace mine and after doing a little research I’m reading that they are not and that they are?? So who else to come to besides the Ford man him self!! Thank you sir!!👍💯

Eres chingon your the best brother congratulations nice video

Truth! I am use to working on aircraft when I was in the Navy. When you replace the ball joints why not go ahead and replace the lower controo arm as well.bthat way it will be good for a while. I'm just in the middle of when you are that far in just replace it all. Might be a little more money but worth it in the end

@LiilTyweezy

5 жыл бұрын

Because the control arm it seems is still in good condition it's the ball joint that normally wears for this application/vehicle etc

The press used to separate the lower ball off the spindle, where can I get, or the size like a 34mm. Will that work.? Thanks Man.

What is the model number of your ball joint separator tool

Good work brother God bles you.thank you

If the ball joint has a snap ring why does it have to be pressed in? Why not file the hole larger so the ball joint can be tapped in?

Great Video Bro’ Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

How to change front axal 4×4 06 ford explorer passger side

Great video. What was the brand name of the tool used to separate the ball joints. thanks

@FordTechMakuloco

6 жыл бұрын

Miller

@hi-mn7od

6 жыл бұрын

+FordTechMakuloco Thank you, could you please let me know where I could purchase this tool.

Awesome video I just watched to get an idea of the ford ball joint setup. I'm doing all 4 ball joints on my 05 ford Explorer tom on new Years. Good info! I would have wacked the SH@T out of the knuckles til it came loose. Good to know not to do that on the Alum! Cheers

I had a local mechanic change a ball joint and he tack welded new one in place after pressing in, saying it's just something they do sometimes. This normal!?

@FordTechMakuloco

6 жыл бұрын

Not at all, he needs to install the oversized ball joints available from moog.

@wendykalman3661

5 жыл бұрын

NO !! Get it looked at by a good mechanic . That could lead to a complete failure of the joint . Meaning the steering knuckle detaches from the control arm . Unless doing barrel rolls on the highway is a plan , please get it fixed properly . I gave your question a thumbs up because your suspicion is quite correct . If something doesn't look right , it probably isn't .

Question, I was watching one of your older videos on throttle body cleaning and the idle reset process. I recently had my alternator changed to a internally regulated version that doesn't use the PCM in my Ford Five Hundred. Now my car runs fine in neutral, park, and going down the road but before the swap when I would come to a stop it would drop to say 1000 rpm then down to 600. Now from 30 mph and down off throttle it's dropping down to like 400 till I stop then it lightly surges up to 600 rpm from there. Also, sometimes it will stall if I'm say pulling into a parking spot and I have the wheel cranked. Does the PCM require the voltage reading from the alternator to set it self correctly or does it sound like I just need to clean the throttle body and MAF and do the relearn? Any help would be fantastic and thanks ahead of time!

Thank you man I love your videos they are truly informative I learn things that I thought I knew but now I can do better with the right tools. Still haven't done that timing job on my son's 5-4-3 valve. He bought a second vehicle and we have it parked but thank you for all your videos that you put up I feel truly confident nothing tackle that job when the time comes.

Thank you for posting this. Just finished installing my ball joints by following your instructions. Worked like a charm. Do I need to do an alignment? I only did the upper and lower ball joints.

on a 02 mercury mountaineer awd does the sway bar links need to be removed in order to replace both lower or upper ball joints... also Im seeing where you can buy the upper ball joints separate without the arm

@thomasestes6513

5 жыл бұрын

my question with the upper ball joint separate is normally most upper ball joints are not pressable

Thank you for a great instructional video. Its alwaysa pleasure to watch your professional presentations, learn a lot from you! How is your business going?

@robertgrady5669

Жыл бұрын

nooooooooooo

hey Makuloco, I cant find Moog brand ball joints for my 05 Explorer Sport Trac....what do u soggest?

Greetings sir, you forgot to link that impact wrench you used. The way it performed I can say its a beast..May I know where to order that sir? thank You and more power to you and your channel. Liked and Subscribed...

I love having a lift lol so nice definitely gotta decide if it was worth 12 months of $200 payments

I used the moog lower ball joints however when the nut was torqued to spec, the entire castle nut was way past the cotter pin window. Any sugesstions anyone?

@FordTechMakuloco

5 жыл бұрын

I have seen this most times the taper is worn inside the knuckle, if the nut is just past the cotter hole then its ok the cotter is just so the nut doesn't fall off.

Why not replace the LCA bushings? Are the diy replaceable? Or do you need to bring to a machine shop to install new bushings?

@FordTechMakuloco

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely not worth changing out for th eprice of a new arm I will never press out a bushing.

@tagatamawan

6 жыл бұрын

FordTechMakuloco what additional steps do you need to take to replace the whole LCA?

@FordTechMakuloco

6 жыл бұрын

Two bolts where it connect to the frame and an alignment after.

@tagatamawan

6 жыл бұрын

FordTechMakuloco thank you!

Nice job, very informative!

"Like so" Great job

Great video 👍👍

Is it usually unnecessary to replace the upper ball joint?

Nice video 👍 surprised you didn’t weld that ball joint in... lol

@FordTechMakuloco

6 жыл бұрын

Lol nope it fit snug.

That MAC gun looks just like the mini Proto I have been lusting after. Anyways... Even though I prefer Japanese cars, I still like wacthing you work. Wish all techs could be that honest about thier work. Love the new shop too! Edit.. Looks like the MAC is a rebrand from Proto? 445ft lbs from a 3/8 isnt too shabby. 🤔

@BruceLyeg

6 жыл бұрын

I've tried just about every 3/8" stubby there is and the Astro Pneumatic Onyx is the best one I've tried. I've been using it for awhile now and love it. It's pretty tough to beat at 450 ft/lb for under a hundred bucks.

What is the name or manufacturer or even item number if you have it of the tool you used to press the ball joint stud from the housing around 11 minutes. Please I’ve looked everywhere! I’d owe you big time lol!