Information resources for rebuilding front end? - 2002 Expedition 2wd 4.6L

[Boddkr]

Hello,

Well I didn't rent a lift I just stayed at home in my home garage and boy am I having ISSUES! I removed the wheel hub to replace it and then started on upper lowers and tie rods... I can't get the knuckle removed from the lower tie rod so I can push the tie rod out with the rented tool. Any suggestions? I have a sledgehammer I have the fork and pitman puller and all is a no go ..HELP!!!

 

[1955moose]

Sounds like you've got the wrong pickle fork tool for the tie rods. If you have the one for busting loose ball joints it's too big. A couple of whacks with a tie rod pickle tool should pop it loose. Spray it with a good nut buster spray before.

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[Boddkr]

I ended up having to buy a used lower control arm for the drivers side. I ordered parts from Detroit Axle and they sent the wrong upper control arms so I had to return. I ordered the right ones before the return so I could put my truck back together and received the correct one for the driver side and wrong RH side. This repair has been a nightmare. So I took the ball joints to be pressed in and received the correct parts. I put it all back together and went for the alignment. Guess What?? I didn't know anything about and I am still a bit confused. Can anyone advise on Camber Caster Cam Bolt Kit?