Ball Joint - Lower: Notes

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Notes
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0006121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Installer/Remover, Ball Joint 204-358
GF0000798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Installer/Remover, C-Frame and Screw 205-086
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Lower Ball Joint
GF0013832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 3050 Lower ball joint
2 - Lower ball joint snap ring (part of 3050 kit)
RENDER: 1.0x

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