How To Replace Ford F250 F350 Super Duty 4X4 Upper and Lower Ball Joints
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- Video Tip: How to replace upper and lower ball joints on Ford F-250 and F350 Super Duty 4X4 trucks. The subject vehicle is a 2008 Ford F350 Super Duty 4X4 equipped with the power stroke engine however this general process covers many year model Ford Trucks. Watch this video for more information. Here is a link to my video showing the installation of the inner spindle seal which was not covered in this production. • Ford Super Duty Spindl...
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Best video I have seen on something this complicated - shows you exactly what to do (and not to do). Explains tools needed and tells you why certain steps are required. Highly recommend!
Thank you.
Not sure who needs to hear this, but please consider researching the "Lisle 38700 Spindle Snap Ring Pliers Ford SD" if you're encountering challenges. I endured multiple iterations of pliers and the Lisle (or its clones) are the only pliers that made this repair "enjoyable."
To the content creator:
- I used this video the first time I pieced together my front axle years ago.
- No matter how many times I've disassembled and reassembled my front axle, this video continues to be my go-to reference for front axle repairs.
- In my opinion that speaks volumes to your value to the community. Thank you!
I bought the Lisle pliers, the ones I got are junk! The ratchet arm would not alllow the pliers to close like they should it would bind real bind so took the ratchet arm off and they worked.
This is an awesome demonstration. I've done this job a few times, but I wish I would have viewed your video first.
See a comment about it being tedious having to watch you remove every bolt ! I strongly DISAGREE !!! Cause it gives a tutorial to the less mechanically inclined. Plus we can always fast forward, which is better then being left wondering.
AWESOME VID !!! YOU THE MAN !
THANKS !!
+13moreau Thank you for the encouragement. IM still trying to raise the bar for my videos and even appreciate the criticism if its not mean spirited. Im editing an F150 ball joint video now that im sure will satisfy even the hard core youtube critics. Thanks for watching!
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I've been a mechanic for about 30 years now that and can fix most things with no help but now that youtube exists i always run through a job before i do it so i can see where other mechanics run into problems what tools they used and get torque specs and special tool info which always makes a job easier when you can go directly to what works best thank you for putting up all the videos you put up i enjoy them and they make my life easier...keep up the good work.
thank you. Good luck with the job
Very good how to video. I came back and rewatched it when I had had to replace my ball joints for a second time. Thanks for your help.
Just found this. My son just got a quote for around $3000 for ball joints, u-joints, tie rods, and drag link. We will put this information to good use.
Thank you.
Very thorough and professional video. The detail is incredible. I'm astounded by the complexity of this repair. Great job!
Great video! This is by far one of the best "how-to" automotive vids out there. Thank you for taking the time to show us the right way to do this job!
Thank you. I appreciate the encouragement. Take care.
Thank you so much Car Doctor for all the help that you gave me. Just finished installing new ball joints in my 2019 Ford F-250 SuperDuty. I've never tackled a project that big or difficult. Never would have gotten it done without your help.... THANK YOU !!
The power your impact has is incredible.
I just found this video today. Your calm, non-bombastic and methodical elaboration is excellent. Thank you sir!
I just finished this project on both sides on an excursion 4x4 Diesel, I just wanted say thank you. could not have done it without your video. Hope you see this comment.
As a Ford dealer tech this guy is mechanically inclined. I would 100% let him work on my truck. Here has the correct tools and knowledge to do the repair. Thank you for the detailed video.
I have a list of scheduled/preventative maintenance and track everything I do on my truck, and this is one of my upcoming projects.
This is the perfect video for my maintenance playlist to get the job done and continue learning vehicle related things.
You sir are both a gentleman and a scholar for filming this. That was better than witnessing the Haynes manual tear down. Even included the torque specs. You're just one hell of a human being.
Thank you. It was my pleasure. You take care.
I just came here to leave a comment and a like. This dude got me through some tough times with my 6.0 and I’m here to pay him back the best way I can
Wanted to say thanks for doing this video! It really helped me out replacing my wheel bearings.
I have watched a number of videos on this procedure. I still learned quite a bit watching your very thorough video afterwards. Hope you continue sharing your quality repair/mechanical knowledge. Thanks
Did my first F350 ball joints ever today... Your video was invaluable! I was able to take extra care and extract the old hub seal and reuse it as I had neither the install tool nor a new seal available to me. Not a bad job after I've done my first today... But I'd definitely have a new seal next time as I could see where things could go south on ya in a heartbeat 😉
Honestly ... THE best video for upper and lower ball joints on the interweb!! Great job sir ! Hats off
Done and done! Completed my ball joints yesterday by following your step by step video. I've never done this type of repair before, but I found your video very helpful and taught me a lot. Thank you! I've also done my brakes and rotors front and rear following your tutorials. I did have to have a local shop press on the axle seal and ball joints and was charged $45 for only one side as I was a referral to them. I broke my vise, busted my workbench loose from the wall and cracked the lower support beam. So I had the shop help me out.
+Rick Case Sounds like a great success story! Spending $45 per side is not bad considering the savings over having the job done elsewhere. Proud of you. Take care.
Super helpful. Someone may have already said this, but after cranking and cranking on the press and not having the da*n thing come out, DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE the value of a nap, re-watching, and then turning the press around and removing the joint in the correct direction: EASY PEASY. Thanks!
its safe to say, you just saved me about $1500 , THANK YOU !!!!!!
In the greater Seattle area... I believe this is north of 2 grand with the new brakes.... yeah...this dude is the real deal without a doubt...
yep saved me $1100 in NC,even after buying the seal tool im in for about $300 with ball joints and tie rod ends
Same.
Thank you for the video. I replaced the caster bushings today, and boy was that a job... 200k miles and probably never apart. Next on the list are rebuilding the front axles, replacing the ball joints, and hubs. Your video made it much easier. Thanks!
SAVED MY BUTT..... I DIDNT HAVE THE AXLE IN ALL THE WAY AND IT KEPT BINDING....THOUGHT IT WAS THE HUB. WATCHING YOU SWING THAT HAMMER SEATING THE AXLE SHAFT REALLY HELPED.
This is one of them most informative straight to the point videos I've seen. Thank you very much!! Might be almost an hour, but You don't leave out any details and are not trying to talk so fast I can't understand you just to make the video shorter.
This is the person to watch, very detailed and exact. One of the best video productions on vehicle repair any where.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for making this video. It saved me thousands. I never would've tackled this job without your video.
Can I double-like this video? Saved me so many times throughout this process, and I'm only half way through! THANK YOU!
I found this video after watching several others. Your video is the easiest to follow and just makes sense. Thank you!
I just picked up a new track bar as I'm getting death wobbles in my 2011 F250. I'm afraid of how much wear I have on the ball joints in my steering system.
I love this guy. Concise instructions and best thing is he actually torques all of the fasteners. A real Master tech. Thanks!
Thank you very much!
Although I will never make a repair like this, I greatly enjoyed the high quality of your teaching, I learn about the correct handling of the tools, thank you so much.
Clearly something I could now do myself.... And Clearly something I'm more than happy to pay a professional to do for me.. Thank you for all you're efforts and your VERY well made videos.
Great camera work and editing. I know this took you a while to film and edit. Super good job on that. Plus your explanation and detail was spot on.
32 people never got past their Fisher-Price plastic tool kit.
Great video...step by step , with very good camera work... I am going to have to tackle this on my '99 F250. I am going to have to get one of those BFHs like you use though.
FINALLY, someone shows the passenger side being done on one of these with great instructions. THANK YOU!! Excellent video.
Thanks!
Great Video! The step-by-step details were exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Just have to add a comment on here that this was a spectacular walk through. It could not have been shown any better.
Thanks for the video.
I had done this 5 years ago & needed a good refresher.
I appreciate your help.
you sir are top of the line thanks i was doing uppers and lowers on a 2011 f250 super duty and generally im a jeep and gmc man myself but we have this f250 the only one in a fleet of ten trucks and your video saved me a whole lot of time thanks again
glad it helped. take care
I want to say this was one a the best videos on this I have seen. Your a great teacher. I have to tackle this on my 09 F250. minus the ball joints I hope, but will be replacing hubs, 4x4 locker (one is seized in the lock position), and the 2 axle shaft seals and U joints. I just hope the permanently locked passenger wheel as not trashed the axle. Thank you
From what I've seen, a true Pro at work !
Oh thanks, I've been called a lot worse. Take care.
Also great job with camera work. Very skilled work.
Liked and subscribed. I was blown away by your attention to detail when filming this ... Then seen later in the video you did this all with a go pro, iPhone, and make shift camera mounts. That really blew me away. Great job!
THanks for the great video. I just finished my second 350 dually in the last few months. I used this video and alldata as a guide. Your video fills in the color that the manual can't provide. I am curious why you didn't unplug the ABS sensor? I also couldn't pry the seal out. Used a brick chisel! it worked just fine. Thanks again for the guide. 8 years and this gift keeps giving!
Thank you for the detailed video, people complain about length of videos... obviously they didn't have VHS. I watched this at 1.75 speed, just to see if I would feel comfortable to DIM after watching I feel as long as I have the right tool(s) and your video to go to I believe I can accomplish this. Thanks for the video and the time!
Thank you very much,I am replacing the knuckle ball joints in my 2008 f250 super and until I found you video I was following instructions for up to 2004 super duty ,your video helped me a great deal. The right tools are a must. Thanks again you clarified all my questions
+Roberr Jenkins thanks for stopping by!
Excellent video Tim; many thanks. I must share this.......I got into one of these puppies as far as replacing the hub and the shaft dust seal. I actually managed to install the 'large' seal very carefully with a few modified left over pluming supplies. I am now the proud owner of Ford's universal tool; the sledge hammer. I permanently plugged the pathetic vacuum 4x4 actuator. Too bad engineering is not one of Ford's better ideas.
Thanks for your help! Tackled this job, couldn't have done it without your help. Went back and referenced several times. Your presentation is smooth, speed of speach is right on. You are to be commended. Now where do I get one of those Ford hammers! Lord knows you need it on this job.
Shout out to Dennys driveshaft if I can, ordered u, ball joints and seals. Great prices, fast delivery.
I genuinely thank you. No bullshit and very informative. I’ve learned a lot just watching and it ain’t hard after watching this.
I just did mine today and followed this step by step I feel I was able to do a good job with all your info thank you for the video man you do good work
This is one of the best instructional videos I've seen on youtube. Can't thank you enough for creating it. It gave me confidence that I can do my own SD ball joint replacement.
+Bill Russell So glad it helped. Blessings to you Bill!!
Just wanted to say thanks for the step by step process. SImple to follow. Thanks for the torque amounts for each step too! I only wish you would have shown the inner axle dust seal remove and replacement.
Gday,
I’ve been here a few times before when replacing brakes, the free wheeling hubs and now the hub bearing assemblies. I REALLY appreciate that you took the time to film and post this. I now owe you a third beer!
Cheers my friend 🍻🍻🍻
Thanks
Thanks for the video. I just did mine, and ohhh boy was it labor intensive, I’m getting older and everything is getting harder to do....it took me 3 days about 4 to 5 hrs a day....I replaced bearings also.....thanks again.
Great info, helped me step through the process on my 2006 F350 FX4 6.0... At 430K, the ball joints were shot... plus found a damaged caliper, and a broken rotor...
Was this the first time they were changed out on the truck? I'm doing this project on my 2003 F250 after the front end shop I took it to refused to do an alignment due to all 4 ball joints being worn out. I've removed and replaced the set on one side, and though they are a bit sloppy, they don't seem excessively worn out. I hope I'm not doing this job unnecessarily.
@@fahey6797 i don't know. i am not the first owner, but all 4 needed replaced. visibly, they didn't look all that bad - until i removed them. i think they were original as there were no grease fittings. replacements usually have grease fittings.
JUST what I wanted to know to do my F-250 4x4 front ball joints. SUPER INFO, THANKS FOR YOUR effort & time.
Glad it helped. Good luck.
I am in the middle of this project right now and this video has been extremely helpful. Thank you!
Thank you so much for posting this video. Just finished this on my son’s F-250. Tremendously helpful.
Wanted to say thanks again. Finished replacing a failed u-joint in my 2011 F250. This video was is a great reference. You were not kidding about needing a big hammer!
Thank you, Sir, for the very informative video. Very thorough, including mentioning the little things, such as torque specs, things to watch out for, proper tools, and a good workable sequence. Not only did this video help me save a little cash, I was able to fix a lot of discovery work - replacing the axle shaft U-Joints, new axle shaft dust covers, etc. I opted to replace the wheel bearings and purchased new Warn hubs.
I did review the video prior to even ordering everything and was able to plan my work well with minimal back & forth to the auto parts store.
Thank you again. Peace!
One of the most informative and thorough videos I have watched. However, this man reminds me of my brother, intensely detailed and robotic. Please continue making videos but try to relax as little. This comes across as a training video, I just a DYIer who enjoys the freedom of fixing my own stuff. Personally, I tend to have a few beers when I make a video, whoo hoooo.
seriously man, thank you for the awesome video. Never done more than brakes...now replaced ball joints and the hubs on my 2004 F250. I owe you like 800 bucks! Thanks again!
Awesome! Glad it helped.
excellent effort at video and your craftsmanship.. you just made my truck repair so much easier
By far the best video I have seen for this. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Saved me over $1,000 doing it myself.
+Curtis Hall Excellent! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this video. We just completed this project on my 2006 F350. We followed your instructions to the letter. All went as good.
you have the best videos,like class room quality without being there,thanks for the time and effort you've invested
You’re the best. Wish you were close. Thanks! Great instruction. The right tools 🛠 make it bearable!
Thank you very much for your mechanical techniques. They are very good for my knowledge, cordial greetings from North Dakota, I am from El Salvador
Thank you!
Best video on UA-cam for this repair. Nice careful job on the truck, nice careful job on the video. Thanks. Makes me more confident tackling the job.
+smbrooksus thanks for the complements. You got this!
Thank you so much for this video 🙏🏽. You have a lot of patience and the gift of teaching. Appreciate you brotha! In case anyone is wondering this is the exact same method for a 2019 ford f250. Needed to do the upper ball joint on my truck because I did a lift and installed my caster shim and of course used a hammer and absolutely killed the threading on my ball joint. Rookie mistake but all good now!
Great Video!! This was very helpful for me to plan the process and helped me realize what parts were necessary to complete the job properly. Thanks for the in-depth video...
Thank you for watching!
Very detailed video. I can fix just about anything but before i do i like to watch someone's way of doing it. I have to say u do a great job of showing how to. Now if the heat would go down a little i could go out and do them lol.
Hey bud I don’t know if you already have one but the Astro 78100 larger ball joint press comes in handy when the regular ball joint press is too small it’s saved my bacon 🥓 quite a few times
WOW, this is a great instructional video. This man is precise, thorough and very helpful. I enjoyed it very much, just wish I had the tools he has.
I have to replace ball joints and hub assy on my 06 F350 and came across your video. GREAT VIDEO is all I can say. Step by step with "knowledge" hints along the way. Thank you for your time and effort in doing this and other videos. I know you don't have much to do in AK in the winter time, so I guess video making is your past time......lol Thanks again
Lots to do here in the winter but lots of cars to fix so I don't have a lot of extra time to do fun stuff. I enjoy making the vids so its my pleasure. Thanks for watching
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to make the video. No short cuts here!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you drop in and visit again.
Best bushing replacement video
This was an excellent and thorough video with clear explanations even I can understand. I appreciate your craftsmanship and your willingness to share pro tips. Thanks.
Thank you. I enjoyed filing it. Take care.
Your video is live alldatadiy step by step, torque specs, "look out for" explanations, and ESPECIALLY a live demonstration of "tap firmly!" AWESOME VIDEO! LOVE the "ford tool"! (jerk! I own an 08 250 6.4L) Seriously, it's one of the best "how to's" I've ever seen!!
Thank you!
Can't thank you enough for this video. I've had many issues during this job, including the C-Clamp of my ball joint press breaking, a local shop pressing my new joints and ruining them, but everything in your video helped me get through the job. You're right, this was very labor intensive. Again, thanks. Wish I could have just dropped off my truck with you and paid for the job!
Thanks for the video, although I have done ball joints many times I was unsure on the axle removal for the newer Super Duty trucks. The tool was nowhere to be found in my town, I was able to use a piece of 5" exhaust pipe to drive them back in. I appreciate the time you took on this video.
Doing seals and bearing on my F350 1995 ,Front end whole thing being re done got driver side off and ready all gears and spindles look in good shape cruise control quit working awhile back so hope after this work done i can get it going again doing passenger side tomorrow .Inner and outer seals and bearings .Did the engine rebuild in 2003 .
bobcatwelder00 excellent! Keep up the good work. Thanks for stopping by and watching!
Great job on the step by step with the job at hand. Also great job on being professional throughout the video. Congrats
Fantastic Video. If Fords lasted a bit longer I bet this video would have 10 million views...
Just caught your channel on the 2017 Holiday Greeting, watching you from Alaska, South Central area.
My old 95 F250 4X4 still serves me well, but she's getting old, just like me.
Great video I'm getting ready to replace on an 08 f250 I'll be using this video every step of the way
Excellent video. Question: will the OTC6697 work and be necessary for a stick/manual transmission with no vacuum too? I've got a 2007 F350, crank windows, stick, as basic as possible.
Amazing Video!! So Pro! The devil is in the details, and you point out all the details!! To attempt this job without watching this video is a recipe for disaster!
Great Job!!
Wow Tim that was a great demonstration. Excellent lighting and angle shots. Never seen a camera mounted on a light before, that's a first, good idea. I'm not a fan of the Ford 4wd system with vac. Hubs. I like the Chevy design , so much easier. Man that was a lot of work, I'll leave them jobs to you young guys .👍
Steve Rob thanks for the complements! That's an old gopro I decided to mount to my LED light. Someday I hope to get a better camera for low light conditions. The editing took a little bit but the export and upload took even longer. Hope it helps someone. I also don't care for the hub system. I always forget to bid the seals which cost $50+ ea. I did rear brakes, tie rod ends, drag link and front end alignment and it ended up around $2700+ 😀
Thanks for the video. I followed this step by step. Very informative. Saved me a ton of money with out taking it to the shop. Very time consuming but got it done over the weekend. Also did the tie rod ends, track bar etc.
Best SD ball joint video I have seen. Thanks for you time. I have the seal tool on the way. Looks so easy compared to going without... even if I only use it on one truck. Perfect amount of information, without all the wasted time most people seem to pile in other videos. Thanks again.
the74impala thank you for the complements. Let me know if you find a good deal on the tool and we will pass that info on. Good luck.
Do you know the part number of the tool?
@mattgilbert8396 depends what year SD you have. The coil springs are different than leaf.
Probably the BEST video on UA-cam. Why are no thrust washers installed?
This is a great video .. step by step easy instructions.. Why didn't you install a new dust seal?
Thank you very much. Most helpful video I've run across. All the information needed was given. I truly appreciate that.
Best video I’ve seen. Is it the same process and torque specs for a 2004 Ford excursion? Thank you for the video.
Thanks for the video. You have a good presentation and voice. Can't get my head out of Tom Hanks' image though.
For all the people who say straight axles are so heavy duty it seems they are more problematic then any I.F.S that G.M has stuck with ? What is your opinion Car Doctor? Nice job on the video. Really appreciate you taking the time to video all this and put it out there for all of us.
+American made Lots of issues with these but not like the GM diffs have been without fault. Seems like one manufacturer gets one thing right and another something else. Wish they would just do what is proven to work and stick with it but then again I would be out of a job! haha. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. Getting ready to do my brothers truck today.
Lol on a side note about 18 years ago I did exactly what you said not to do. I changed the front brake pads on my Ford Taurus and forgot to pump the brakes. After I got finished I hoped in shut the door started it up and threw it in reverse. The car idled high after the first start and I came flying out of the garage at warp speed and I T-Boned my F150. The way my driveway is positioned if my truck wasn’t there I would of ended up in my neighbors front office. Luckily my kids or anyone else was around and the only thing hurt was my pride. I totaled my car due to the rear quarter panel damage and did $1800 damage to my truck which I thought it would of been a lot more. Felt like a total idiot.
Wow! Just Wow! NOT JUST A BALL JOINT VIDEO.... An absolute MUST WATCH for anyone planning on doing a tear down of the front axle. Step by step. Excellent detail. I will be replacing my ball joints. But most important for me is I need to replace my Universal joints (possibly the whole axle). Replacing Locking hubs, and quite possibly the whole wheel bearing and Hub assembly. This video shows it all on how to remove each of these pieces. Thank you Car Doc! One question if I may.... Is the torque specs you mentioned on this 2009 F350 the same for a 2008 F250 (which is mine)?