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Balljoint question !

i think its my balljoint?? when i push down on the front driverside fender it makes a big squeek and even when i turn the steering wheel left and right it squeeks, sounds like powersteering pump but much louder and its not the pump. ... is that my lower balljoint and if it is is it hard to change? do i have to press it out? 2002 ranger edge
 

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more info about the truck would be good
 
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sorry about that :P
 
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Its easy i just did mine yesterday in like 45min
 
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is it all bolts or do i have to press/ heat anything.. i didnt take a look under yet tomorrow im gonna lift it up.
 
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just bolts.. hammer the old one out. then press the new one in. you can rent the press at local auto part store
 
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perfectt thanks ! :)
 
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could be control arm bushings...
 
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