ford transit ball joints and wishbone arms

DID YOU KNOW: ADVICE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL

The Ford Transit model [2006 – 2014] was manufactured with two distinct combinations of ball joints and wishbone arms and the correct fitment is determined by the vehicle's maximum axle load. The Original Equipment and Aftermarket define those axle load specifications in different ways such as: normal/maximum gross axle weight rate, increased payload, vehicles with standard/reinforced chassis, normal/heavy duty suspension. Therefore it can be quite confusing to select the correct part especially since the wishbone arms appear very similar between both axle load versions.

A quick measurement of the Ø of the ball joint cone, can also confirm which acle version you are working on.

A visual check of the fitted ball joint can help ensure a correct selection:

• If the pressed ball joint is secured by a snap ring around the edge of its housing then the vehicle has normal suspension and FD-WP-2524/2525 + FD-BJ-0814 are the correct MOOG products for the vehicle.
• If the pressed ball joint is secured by two M10 screws on the housing then the vehicle is equipped with reinforced suspension and FD-WP-15249/15250 + FD-BJ-8945 are the correct MOOG products for the vehicle.

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