Here is a pic of the passenger side bearing bracket and ball joint. As you can see, rust took it's toll. The rubber boot had a hole that let water in. It also didn't drain properly causing ruste. I used a small scratch awl and a hammer to get the rust flakes out. Tap tap here, tap tap there and it was mush cleaner. Then I used my electric drill to get most of the remaining residue out. Getting the new ball joint in was more difficult than the other side. I sprayed lube on the inside.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.