How do you remove the lower ball joint on a Ford Ranger?

Lower the vehicle off the jack stands and get the weight on wheels. Grease the ball joints with the grease gun….

Lift the upper control arm out of the spindle assembly.
Remove the nut holding the lower ball joint in place.
After the spindle assembly is removed, lower the lower control arm to relieve the spring tension.

How do you remove upper ball joints?

Remove the nut on the bottom of the upper ball joint using a wrench. Separate the ball joint using the ball joint separator tool. Insert the tool between the spindle and the upper control arm and hit it with a hammer until it comes loose from the spindle.

How many hours does it take to replace upper and lower ball joints?

It can take a little over an hour to get it replaced, so the full ball joint replacement cost will be between $100 and $400. You never know how much the mechanic is going to charge you until you get the replacement done, but it can help to have an estimate beforehand.

What are the signs of a bad lower ball joint?

Here are the important symptoms to watch out for with bad ball joints:

Excessive Tire Wear.
Steering Wanders From Side To Side.
Vibrating & Shaking.
Squeaking & Clunking Noises. If only the joints in our bodies announced their problems so audibly (and were so easily replaced) as the ones in our cars!

What does a bad ball joint feel like?

Feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while driving down a level, straight road, or your vehicle drifting to the right or left when going over bumps may also be signs of ball joint wear. Tires – Uneven tire wear may be a sign that your ball joints are wearing out.

How much does it cost to fix a front ball joint?

In general, ball joints are inexpensive with a range between $20 to $80 each. Labor will vary greatly by model. Some vehicles cost as low as $60 to $80. Yet others, especially four-wheel drive trucks, can range from $160 to $200 per ball joint.