I don't remember all the details off the top of my head, so I won't give detailed descriptions.
You will need a manual. Chilton's is about $30.
You will need a ball joint press, with adapters. Expensive, yet can be rented at some auto parts stores (such as Autozone). %26quot;Rental%26quot; is what they call it, it's actually a refundable deposit.
You will also need a floor jack, or a good size hydraulic bottle jack.
And a couple of jackstands.
A good set of wrenches. (impact would be handy, but not necessary)
A big hammer.
A firm, flat surface to work on.
If this list turns you off, go to a mechanic. how to change ball-joints on a 1998 ford E-150, or should i take it to mechanic?you need a manual, jack stands, jacks, big big hammers. Lots of big tools, pickle forks, dry area to work. Its a dirty job. how to change ball-joints on a 1998 ford E-150, or should i take it to mechanic?its a good 4 hour job if you have everything that you need and know what you are doing. If you have any experience, yeah, you can do it. If you have someone who can assist you, even better.
But if you haven't got a lot of under car experience, you may not have any choice but to take it to to the shop. how to change ball-joints on a 1998 ford E-150, or should i take it to mechanic?haha i used to work in a ford dealership and we LOVED ball joints, getting paid 7 hours for a 2 hour job? gravy work, i would suggest going to your parts house and getting a HAYNES or a CHILTONS repair manual, i myself prefer haynes, its a pretty simple job. how to change ball-joints on a 1998 ford E-150, or should i take it to mechanic?I dont know what that is, I just wanted to be the first to answer your question.. lol, take it to a mechanic! and good luck
