Ford Explorer, Maintaince And Repair Manual

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Use the torsion bar tool to relieve the tension from the bar
Use Torsion Bar Tool T95T−520−A, or equivalent, to raise the adjuster lever. 4.
Remove the support nut then lower the adjuster lever completely. 5.
Slide the torsion bar forward, into the lower control arm, to allow the adjuster lever to be removed. 6.
Lower the torsion bar and pull it from the lower control arm. 7.
Ensure that you do not mix up the right and left−hand torsion bars. They must be installed to the side
they were originally removed. If installing a new torsion bar, ensure to order the bar for the proper side
of the vehicle.
To install:
Raise the torsion bar and slide it forward into the lower control arm. 8.
Slide the torsion bar rearward and engage it into the adjuster lever. 9.
Use Torsion Bar Tool T95T−520−A, or equivalent, to raise the adjuster lever. 10.
Install the support nut and remove the tool. 11.
Lubricate the tip of the adjuster bolt and start it into the support nut. 12.
Tighten the adjuster the same number of turns you recorded earlier, then rotate two additional turns. 13.
Install the torsion bar protector/skid plate. Tighten the bolts securely. 14.
Lower the vehicle and check the ride height adjustment. 15.
RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To perform the ride height check and adjustment requires the use of special slip plates under the front
wheels. These plates allow the front suspension to properly settle by bypassing the tires adhesion to the
ground.
Raise and support the vehicle. If equipped with ARC suspension, disconnect the front and rear air
lines at the shock absorbers. 1.
Position frictionless slip plates under the tires then lower the vehicle onto the slip plates. 2.
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896 RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT