Ball Joint - Clunk Noise From Front End
Article No.96-23-15
11/04/96
^ SUSPENSION - EARLY BALL JOINT WEAR - "CLUNK" FROM FRONT END
^ NOISE - "CLUNKING" NOISE FROM BALL JOINTS - EARLY BALL JOINT WEAR
LIGHT TRUCK:
1973-83 F-100
1973-96 BRONCO
1980-96 F-150-350 SERIES
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include the latest level parts and to revise the model years.
ISSUE:
A "clunking" noise may be heard from the upper and lower ball joints on some vehicles. This may be due to early wear of the joints caused by entry of water and contamination into the ball area.
ACTION:
Replace the ball joints with a new integral seal design ball joint. Refer to the Application Chart for correct part usage. The new ball joint should reduce the possibility of moisture and contamination into the ball joint. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for removal and installation procedures.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
F5UZ-3049-A Ball Joint
F6TZ-3049-AA Ball Joint
F6TZ-3050-AB Ball Joint
F6TZ-3050-CA Ball Joint
F6TZ-3050-FB Ball Joint
F6TZ-3050-GA Ball Joint
F6TZ-3050-HA Ball Joint
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 96-11-5
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
962315AA Replace One (1) Lower 2.5 Hrs.
Ball Joint - 4X2
962315AB Replace Upper Or Both 3.5 Hrs.
Ball Joints On One Side
And One (1) Lower Ball
Joint On The Other Side -
4X2
962315AE Replace One (1) Lower 3.4 Hrs.
Ball Joint - Each Side -
4X2
962315ATA Replace One (1) Upper 2.7 Hrs.
Ball Joint Or Both Ball
Joints On One Side - 4X2
962315AT Replace Both Ball Joints 3.7 Hrs.
On Both Sides - 4X2
962315BB Replace Both Ball Joints 4.5 Hrs.
On One Side And One (1)
Lower Ball Joint On The
Other Side - 4X4
962315BE Replace One (1) Lower 4.4 Hrs.
Ball Joint - Each Side -
4X4
962315BTA Replace One (1) Upper 3.2 Hrs.
Ball Joint Or Both Ball
Joints On One Side -
4X4
962315BT Replace Upper Or Both 4.7 Hrs.
Ball Joints On Both Sides -
4X4
962315B Replace One (1) Lower 3.1 Hrs.
Ball Joint -
4X4
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3050 56
OASIS CODES: 303000, 304000, 702000, 702100