oachs83
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- Minnesota
- Vehicle Year
- 2002
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
2002 Ranger 3.0 4x4 torsion bar suspension. I replaced the upper control arm today and I am not kidding but the old one had over 1" of play when I would wiggle the tire. The truck always went down the road straight as an arrow and no irregular tire wear but that much play scared the heck out of me. I replaced the upper driver side arm immediately. The new arm went in a bit tight but seem to match perfect side by side with the old one. Anyways now the truck pulls to the left pretty hard and also the steering wheel is cocked to the left. I don't get it, this old arm with the ball joint practically falling out went down the road straight and this new one is all whacked. My only question is on the control arm there is that cam plate washer. Is there only one of these washers as I did not appear to have on on the front portion of the arm. Also should the flat side of that funky bolt be facing away from you as you are working on it or at you? I currently have it where the flat portion is facing away as you are staring at it. I don't understand why I would need an alignment after replacing the upper control arm. It appeared to me with the cam washer I could only go one way with the bolt but I am unsure. Am i missing something? Thank you.
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