Changing of a control arm and ball joint

Tiny
SHAWN CRITCHLOW
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  • 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
How do I change the control arm and ball joint on the drivers side on the vehicle listed above?
Sunday, January 1st, 2017 AT 6:06 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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You need a service manual for a job like this. It will include pages of instructions, with line drawings and torque specs. One important point that is not covered is to not tighten the pivot bolts until the van is sitting on the tires and at normal ride height. If you tighten the bolts while the van is on jack stands with the suspension hanging down, the bushings will be clamped in that position, then they' will be in a permanent twist when the vehicle is lowered. That greatly reduces their life.
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Sunday, January 1st, 2017 AT 8:28 PM

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