Symptoms
Wandering, clunks over bumps, uneven tire wear, and play at the top and bottom of the tire with the front end jacked up.
The fix, step by step
- Scout II Dana 30 and Dana 44 open-knuckle axles use the same ball joints: two upper and two lower per axle.
- They press into the knuckles, and the lowers have snap rings.
- Remove the wheel, caliper, locking hub, wheel bearings and spindle, then slide out the axle shaft.
- Unbolt the tie rod, separate the knuckle from the axle C, and press out the old joints with a ball-joint tool.
- Press in the new joints, reassemble, set the camber sleeve, and get the alignment checked.
- On the IH Parts America forum, one owner advises to buy good joints rather than doing the job twice.
Tools & part numbers
- Ball-joint press (Dana 30/44 adapter)
- spindle-nut socket
- pickle fork
- torque wrench
Where to buy the parts
Dana Spicer ball joints, upper and lower (one side), Scout IIAnything Scout ↗Amazon ↗
Moog greaseable ball joints for Dana 30/44, Scout IIIH Parts America ↗Amazon ↗
Ball joint tool for Dana 30 and Dana 44IH Parts America ↗Amazon ↗
Ball joint camber eccentric for Dana 30 or Dana 44IH Parts America ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.