The axle arm assembly must be supported on the jack throughout spring removal and installation and
must not be permitted to hang by the brake hose. If the length of the brake hose is not sufficient to
provide adequate clearance for the removal and installation of the spring, the caliper must be removed.
Remove the stud and bolts that connect the radius arm bracket and radius arm to the axle arm.
Remove the bracket and radius arm.
10.
Position another jack under the differential housing. Remove the bolt that connects the left axle arm to
the axle pivot bracket. Lower the jacks and remove the left axle arm assembly.
11.
To install:
Position the under the left axle arm assembly. Raise the axle arm until the arm is in position in the left
pivot bracket. Install the nut and bolt and tighten to 120−150 ft. lbs. (163−203Nm).
12.
Do not remove the jack from the axle arm at this time.
Position the radius arm and front bracket on the axle arms. Install a new stud and nut on the top of the
axle and radius arm assembly and tighten to 190−230 ft. lbs. (258−311Nm). Install the bolts in the
front of the bracket and tighten to 27−37 ft. lbs. (37−50Nm).
13.
Install the seat, spacer retainer and coil spring on the stud and nut. Raise the jack to compress the coil
spring. Install the nut and tighten to 1−100 ft. lbs. (95−135Nm).
14.
Connect the shock absorber to the radius arm. Install the nut and tighten to 42−3 ft. lbs. (57−97Nm).
15.
Connect the tie rod ball joint to the knuckle. Install the nut and tighten to 50−75 ft. lbs. (68−101Nm).
Install the stabilizer bar mounting bracket and tighten to 203−240 ft. lbs. (275−325Nm).
16.
Connect the front driveshaft shaft to the front axle yoke. Install the U−bolts and tighten the nuts to
8−15 ft. lbs. (11−20Nm).
17.
Reassemble the yoke and driveshaft to the marks made during disassembly.
Install the spindle, shaft and joint assemblies.
18.
Remove the jacks and lower the vehicle.
19.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
20.
MOUNTAINEER, 1995−99 Explorer and 1998−99 Ranger
Disconnect the axle vent tube at the axle
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Summary of Contents for Explorer
Page 1: ...ChiltonDIY Maintaince and Repair Manual Ford Explorer 1991 1999 ...
Page 41: ...Vehicle certification labels Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 26 Vehicle Data ...
Page 175: ...Vehicle Indentification Chart Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 164 SPECIFICATION CHARTS ...
Page 176: ...Engine Identification Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK SPECIFICATION CHARTS 165 ...
Page 177: ...General Engine Specifications Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 166 SPECIFICATION CHARTS ...
Page 178: ...CAPACITIES Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK SPECIFICATION CHARTS 167 ...
Page 200: ...Test A no start part 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK GENERAL SYSTEM TEST 189 ...
Page 201: ...Test A no start part 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 190 GENERAL SYSTEM TEST ...
Page 202: ...Test A no start part 4 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK GENERAL SYSTEM TEST 191 ...
Page 203: ...Test A no start part 5 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 192 GENERAL SYSTEM TEST ...
Page 204: ...Test A no start part 6 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK GENERAL SYSTEM TEST 193 ...
Page 205: ...Test A no start part 7 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 194 GENERAL SYSTEM TEST ...
Page 224: ...4 0L Engines Distributorless ignition Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 214 FIRING ORDERS ...
Page 246: ...Temperature gauge diagnostic chart Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 238 TESTING ...
Page 386: ...Front cover removal 3 0L Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 379 ...
Page 398: ...Remove the tensioner lower attaching bolt HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 391 ...
Page 400: ...Unbolt and remove the tensioner HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 393 ...
Page 401: ...A close up view of a homemade holding clip HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 394 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 403: ...Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 396 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 404: ... then remove it HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 397 ...
Page 407: ...Using a jawed puller tighten the center bolt HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 400 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 439: ...Clutch pilot bearing removal HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 432 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 571: ...COMPONENT LOCATIONS 2 3L ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge COMPONENT LOCATIONS 567 ...
Page 572: ...2 3 ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 568 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 573: ...2 3 ENGINE 2 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 569 ...
Page 574: ...2 3 ENGINE 3 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 570 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 575: ...3 0L ENGINE 1 OF 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 571 ...
Page 576: ...3 0L ENGINE 2 OF 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 572 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 577: ...4 0L ENGINE 2 OF 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 573 ...
Page 578: ...4 0L SOHC ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 574 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 579: ...4 0L SOHC ENGINE 2 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 575 ...
Page 580: ...4 0L SOHC ENGINE 3 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 576 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 581: ...5 0L ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 577 ...
Page 582: ...5 0L ENGINE 2 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 578 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 592: ...Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts 589 ...
Page 618: ...Fuel pressure test chart part 1 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 618 TESTING ...
Page 913: ...REAR SUSPENSION Introduction Click to enlarge REAR SUSPENSION 929 ...
Page 952: ...SPECIFICATION CHARTS Torque Specifications Click to enlarge SPECIFICATION CHARTS 969 ...
Page 962: ...Booster mounting Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 980 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 995: ...REAR DRUM BRAKES Introduction Click to enlarge REAR DRUM BRAKES 1015 ...
Page 1099: ...Front door latch Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 1122 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 1102: ...Front door glass Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 1125 ...
Page 1115: ...Outboard seat belts Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 1138 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 1116: ...Center seat belts Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 1139 ...
Page 1118: ...SPECIFICATION CHARTS Torque Specifications Click to enlarge SPECIFICATION CHARTS 1141 ...