How to remove and install ball joints on the Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Beginning with models built in 1995, control arm makers combined both the ball joints in one part with the arms. If the balljoint fails or wears out, you must replace both the balljoint and the entire control arm to fix it. In 2005 model years, you can replace the lower balljoint by first removing the spindle/knuckle, then taking out a retaining snap-ring, and using a balljoint removal tool to press the balljoint out of the control arm. The process to reinstall balljoints is opposite to how they were taken apart.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Ball Joint Assembly
Part Number: 7L2Z-3050-A
$45.98 MSRP: $75.45
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- Other Name: Joint Assy - Ball; Lower Ball Joint
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Ball Joint Assembly
Part Number: 6L5Z-3050-AA
$45.91 MSRP: $74.36
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Assy - Ball
- Manufacturer Note: Joint asy, lower
- Position: Lower
- Replaced by: BL5Z-3050-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, Four-Wheel Drive, Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Ball Joint

Ford explorer sport trac ball joint is an important component of suspension and steering system because it links the control arms and the steering knuckles. This component is made in order to allow some kind of movement in two planes which inform the vehicle about the road conditions and the direction it has been steered to. Mainly of Steel material, the Ball Joint contains a stud and bearing along with a socket area covered by Rubber Boot to avoid contact with any dirty substances and to lubricate the joint. It is also important to note that, Ford Explorer Sport Trac vehicles can have either Load bearing Ball Joints or Non Load bearing Ball Joints. Load-bearing Ball Joints hold weight of the car while non load bearing Ball Joints align parts without holding the weight. Ball Joints are components that may wear over a period of time due to usage and lack of adequate lubrication and some of the signs include noise and abnormal wearing off of tires. Some of the available replacement options are the adjustable Ball Joints, which makes it possible to get excellent alignment and performance characteristics, therefore ensuring that the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is stable on the roads.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Ball Joint Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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6L5Z-3050-AA
Q: How to remove and install ball joints on the Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
A:
Beginning with models built in 1995, Control Arm makers combined both the ball joints in one part with the arms. If the balljoint fails or wears out, you must replace both the balljoint and the entire control arm to fix it. In 2005 model years, you can replace the lower balljoint by first removing the Spindle/knuckle, then taking out a retaining snap-ring, and using a balljoint removal tool to press the balljoint out of the control arm. The process to reinstall balljoints is opposite to how they were taken apart.