How to remove and install balljoints on different types of axles?

Use the balljoint removal/installation tool to remove the upper balljoint first, then the lower one. Do not heat the axle. To install, use the tool to seat the lower balljoint first, then the upper one. Install the snap-rings and reinstall the spindle. Remove the spindle/knuckle and lower balljoint snap ring. Use the tool to press out the lower balljoint first, then the upper one, and then install the new upper balljoint, then the lower one along with the lower balljoint snap-ring, and reinstall the spindle/knuckle.

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Ford F-250 Joint Assembly - Ball
Part Number: F6TZ-3050-FB
- Other Name: Joint Assy - Ball
- Position: Lower
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1997-1999 Ford F-250 | 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4AT 4R100, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT E4OD, 5MT
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Ford F-250 Joint Assembly - Ball
Part Number: F5UZ-3049-A
- Other Name: Joint Assy - Ball
- Position: Upper
- Replaced by: 5C2Z-3049-AA
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1993-1997 Ford F-250 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 7.3L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3AT C6, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 4AT E4OD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford F-250 Joint Assembly - Ball
Part Number: F57Z-3V050-BB
- Other Name: Joint Assy - Ball
- Manufacturer Note: under #8500 GVW
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1997-1999 Ford F-250 | 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4AT 4R100, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT E4OD, 5MT
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Ford F-250 Joint Assembly - Ball
Part Number: F5UZ-3V049-A
- Other Name: Joint Assy - Ball
- Manufacturer Note: 4x2
- Replaced by: 2U2Z-3V049-A
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1990-1997 Ford F-250 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 7.3L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3AT C6, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 4AT E4OD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford F-250 Joint Assembly - Ball
Part Number: F6TZ-3V049-AA
- Other Name: Joint Assy - Ball
- Replaced by: 2U2Z-3V049-B
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Fits the following Vehicles:
1990-1997 Ford F-250 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 7.3L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3AT C6, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 4AT E4OD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford F-250 Ball Joint Parts Questions & Answers

Joint Assembly - Ball
F5UZ-3049-A
Q: How to remove and install balljoints on different types of axles?
A: Use the balljoint removal/installation tool to remove the upper balljoint first, then the lower one. Do not heat the axle. To install, use the tool to seat the lower balljoint first, then the upper one. Install the snap-rings and reinstall the spindle. Remove the spindle/knuckle and lower balljoint snap ring. Use the tool to press out the lower balljoint first, then the upper one, and then install the new upper balljoint, then the lower one along with the lower balljoint snap-ring, and reinstall the spindle/knuckle.