Upper Ball Joints - Clunking Noise/Wear

Article No.
95-20-6

10/11/95

^ BALL JOINTS - UPPER - EARLY WEAR OUT DUE TO MOISTURE AND CONTAMINATION ENTRY

^ NOISE - "CLUNK" FROM UPPER BALL JOINTS - EARLY WEAR OUT DUE TO MOISTURE AND CONTAMINATION ENTRY

LIGHT TRUCK:
1992-95 ECONOLINE

This TSB is being republished in its entirety to include the 1995 model year and the latest level parts.

ISSUE:
Upper ball joints may have early wear on some vehicles. This may be due to entry of moisture and contamination into the ball joint.

ACTION:
Replace the worn ball joint(s) with a new integral seal-type ball joint which has improved sealing to reduce entry of moisture and contamination. Refer to the 1995 Econoline Service Manual Page 04-01-8 for service details.

CAUTION:
DO NOT DAMAGE THE LOWER BALL JOINT WHEN REPLACING THE UPPER BALL JOINT.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
F5UZ-3049-A Upper Ball Joint

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 94-11-14
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

952006AT Replace Both Upper Ball 3.3 Hrs.
Joints (Includes Check And
Correct Alignment) - E-150
952006A Replace One Upper Ball 2.2 Hrs.
Joint (Includes Check And
Correct Alignment) - E-150
952006BT Replace Both Upper Ball 3.8 Hrs.
Joints (Includes Check And
Correct Alignment) - E-250-350
952006B Replace One Upper Ball 2.4 Hrs.
Joint (Includes Check And
Correct Alignment) -
E-250-350

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3049 30

OASIS CODES: 304000