2000 2wd… replacing the lower control arms with Moog complete arms that have the lower ball joints and bushings installed…

do I need to compress and remove the coil springs for this job?? Shouldn’t they just drop out when I remove tie rod and lower ball joints?

it doesn’t look like it’s necessary but the Chiltons manual says everything comes off- brake caliper, brake shield, springs…but the Chilton/Haynes have been wrong before…

 

Here is you some visual help.

 

splendid! Thanks- I couldn’t find a 2wd video…

does anyone have a list of the socket sizes I’ll need??

 

Good Grief! Just buy a socket set.

 

ha! I have plenty…never worked on a Ford prior this this- got a 15/16 foot on the bolt head but the nut is another size…nothing I have fits- 22mm-24mm…