When to replace the bushing on a Ford F150?
Radius Arm Bushing Replacement F150 – YouTube So on late model Ford Trucks (pre-1997), the suspension had radius arms. In this video, I show you how to replace the bushing attached to this radius arm. So on late model Ford Trucks (pre-1997), the suspension had radius arms.
How to replace lower control arm and bushings?
Remove the Lower Control Arm If the control arm is still in its mounts firmly grasp the arm and pull it outward while moving it up and down to remove it from the frame mounts. 5. Replace the Bushings If you are replacing just the bushings then continue with this guide.
How do you remove a lower control arm?
Grasp the sway bar link and remove it away from the lower control arm mount. This will help the sway bar link stay out of the way during the job. There will be two control arm mounting bolts which could be horizontal or vertical. Use a 19mm to 22mm wrench or socket to loosen and remove the bolts.
What to use to tighten lower control arm bolts?
A universal socket and extension can really help when tightening the control arm bolts. Tighten the lower ball joint castle nut while aligning the cotter pin holes. Once the nut is tight insert the cotter pin. This pin is used to keep the nut in place as a safety precaution.
Radius Arm Bushing Replacement F150 – YouTube So on late model Ford Trucks (pre-1997), the suspension had radius arms. In this video, I show you how to replace the bushing attached to this radius arm. So on late model Ford Trucks (pre-1997), the suspension had radius arms.
Remove the Lower Control Arm If the control arm is still in its mounts firmly grasp the arm and pull it outward while moving it up and down to remove it from the frame mounts. 5. Replace the Bushings If you are replacing just the bushings then continue with this guide.
Grasp the sway bar link and remove it away from the lower control arm mount. This will help the sway bar link stay out of the way during the job. There will be two control arm mounting bolts which could be horizontal or vertical. Use a 19mm to 22mm wrench or socket to loosen and remove the bolts.
A universal socket and extension can really help when tightening the control arm bolts. Tighten the lower ball joint castle nut while aligning the cotter pin holes. Once the nut is tight insert the cotter pin. This pin is used to keep the nut in place as a safety precaution.