How to Replace Lower Ball Joint 2001-2007 Ford Escape

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This video shows you how to install a lower ball joint on your 2001-2007 Ford Escape. Car and truck suspensions combine a number of moving parts for safe and stable handling. The ball joint is the crucial moving component that ties those parts together. The ball-in-socket joint can wear out and loosen over time. Or, the rubber protective boot can tear, allowing contaminants to seize the joint. Bad ball joints are a common failure point on vehicle inspections because they lead to unsafe driving conditions. Fortunately, they are relatively easy to replace with the right know-how.
This repair was done on a 2006 Ford Escape XLS 2.3L and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2001 Ford Escape
2002 Ford Escape
2003 Ford Escape
2004 Ford Escape
2005 Ford Escape
2006 Ford Escape
2007 Ford Escape
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/ot2/1AX...
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/ofD/1AX...
• 18mm Wrench
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oqM/1AX...
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/otT/1AX...
• 18mm Socket
• 19mm Socket
• 32mm Socket 1aau.to/oG/1AAS...
• 8mm Socket 1aau.to/oqM/1AX...
• Ball Joint Press
• Brake Caliper Compressor Tool. Single Piston. Screw Style.
• Brake Caliper Hanger 1aau.to/oaL/1AX...
• Dead Blow Hammer
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet 1aau.to/otT/1AX...
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/om9/1AX...
• Gloves 1aau.to/ocq/1AX...
• Safety Glasses
• 10mm Hex Socket
• 7mm Allen Wrench
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[@danielherrera1036]

Excelente trabajo. Gracias por compartir.

[@jonbeams9786]

Another great video. Thanks.

[@dylanrodriguez7129]

You don’t need an alignment after right ?

[@martinfeux32]

no snap ring ? ont that ball jouint

[@morjenka]

It is a bit surprising to see just the ball joint replaced and all the links being loosened. From an other TRQ video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqiyY2WsbJuhf9U) it looks like replacing the entire lower control arm is much less of a job. Although there is a potentially nasty moment with loosening the ball joint and tensioning the suspension...

[@rojopunto-wi5sx]

U are not mechanic 😂😂