This years routine check ended up with instructions to replace upper and lower ball joints on the front right to get the vehicle approved.
Is that sensible to do myself with normal hand tools outside in the back yard? I've done it myself on smaller cars, with mixed success. Balljoints tend to be difficult to get loose, and I am that experienced I know when the instructions tell you in some simple notes to "remove" something or "dismantle" something the day might well be ruined .
I have read both Haynes and Fords Technical Support Publications, but I am uncertain how big this beast will bite me in doing this job.
I guess some of you might have some experience to share. What is the hard part (if any)? Is it any Do or Don'ts?
Thanks!
Torstein
Is that sensible to do myself with normal hand tools outside in the back yard? I've done it myself on smaller cars, with mixed success. Balljoints tend to be difficult to get loose, and I am that experienced I know when the instructions tell you in some simple notes to "remove" something or "dismantle" something the day might well be ruined .
I have read both Haynes and Fords Technical Support Publications, but I am uncertain how big this beast will bite me in doing this job.
I guess some of you might have some experience to share. What is the hard part (if any)? Is it any Do or Don'ts?
Thanks!
Torstein
. The workshop I normally use should have about USD800 for the job, but Ford only charged USD 550 - all included. Not a bad price in expensive Norway. The parts are about USD 300 alone.
. - And from what you wrote I read - Don't do this job yourself Torstein!
sounds like a decent deal 
, especially since you're a little out of range for the parts stores we're always yaking about with the free tool loaner programs, and things like decent quality ball joint presses start gouging some pretty big holes in your wallet.
