How to remove the ball joint in a 2002 Ford Explorer?
How to remove the ball joint in a 2002 Ford Explorer? Remove the ball joint nut using a 1-inch wrench from the set. Apply a few sharp blows, with a large hammer, to the steering knuckle near the ball joint stud to release the stud from the steering knuckle. Remove the bolts that attach the rubber brake hose to the control arm. How do you remove the ball joint from a lawn mower? Removing the Old Ball Joint Pull the cotter pin and loosen the large castellated nut. The top should look like a crown, or castle, at the bottom....