E. Long > 2000 Ford Excursion > open folder Ball Joint Replacement

The red arrow indicates where the stock, rubber vacuum lines connect. The ends of mine were brittle...
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This is the yellow o-ring that seals the hub. Replacement is easy, it simply fits around the outsid...
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2-part video that shows a loose lower ball joint installed and removed. Part 1 of the video shows...
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This video clip shows how to remove the hub from a Dana 50 frontend off of an Excursion. This also a...
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Removing the retaining/c-clip from the hub.
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Removing the hub from the dana 50 front axle.
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Remove axle c-clip from dana 50 front axle.
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Remove the 3 washers from the dana 50 front axle.
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Removing the drag link from the front end.
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Loosen the bolts behind the lug lugs the dana 50 (this is the hub assembly, which includes your bear...
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Unbolt the electronic shift on-the-fly (ESOF) line.
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Unbolt the anti-lock brake sensor (ABS).
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Tap and pry loose the lug plate.
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Remove the knuckle/axle washer. Note the grooves face in towards the differential.
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Disconnect the electronic shift on-the-fly (ESOF) vacuum line.
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Pry loose and remove axle shaft.
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Remove cotter pin from the knuckle.
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Unbolt the steering knuckle.
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Remove the c-clip from the steering knuckle.
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Remove the lower ball joint with a BFH.
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Remove the upper ball joint with the proper ball joint removal tool and air tools!
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Using the ball joint press and air tools, install the new ball joints. This process is fairly straig...
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Remove and install the new inner axle seal. (Outer axle seal should be pressed in by a shop or deale...
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Reinstall the steering knuckle.
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Reinstall the axle shaft.
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Reinstall lug plate, hoses, and lines.
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Reinstall hub assembly and seal.
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Reinstall drag link.
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Reinstall brakes.
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