Ford Explorer, Maintaince And Repair Manual

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The camber adjuster will seat itself into the knuckle at a predetermined position during the tightening
sequence. Do not attempt to adjust this position.
Install the axle shaft or shafts that were removed. 17.
Install the splash shield and spindle onto the steering knuckle. Install and tighten the spindle nuts to
40−50 ft. lbs. 18.
Install the rotor on the spindle and push the outer wheel bearing inwards to seat it.. 19.
Install the locknuts and adjust the wheel bearings. Install the remainder of the locking hub assemblies. 20.
Mountaineer, 1995−99 Explorer and 1998−99 Ranger
WARNING
Do not perform this procedure unless a new wheel hub nut and washer assembly is available. Once removed,
these parts must never be reused during assembly.
Position the steering wheel to the on−center position. 1.
WARNING
If equipped, always turn off the Automatic Ride Control (ARC) service switch before lifting the vehicle off of
the ground. Failure to do so could damage the ARC system components. Refer to Section 1 for jacking
procedures.
Loosen the wheel lug nuts then raise and safely support the front of the vehicle. 2.
Remove the wheels. 3.
Remove the front disc brake caliper, bracket and rotor. Also remove the rotor splash shield. 4.
If equipped, unbolt the front wheel ABS sensor and wire harness from the steering knuckle. 5.
Remove the front wheel hub nut and washer. 6.
WARNING
Never reuse the wheel hub nut and washer. This nut is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused.
Remove the cotter pin and nut retaining the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. 7.
Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle using a jawed puller, such as Pitman Arm Puller
T64P−3590−F, or equivalent. 8.
Unload the torsion bar. Follow the torsion bar removal procedures, but do not remove the bar. 9.
Support the lower control arm with a jack. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut retaining the
lower ball joint to the steering knuckle. 10.
Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using a jawed puller, such as Pitman Arm
Puller T64P−3590−F, or equivalent. 11.
Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut and slowly raise the lower control arm until the ball joint
stud is disengaged from the steering knuckle. 12.
The hub shaft is a slip fit into the wheel hub and bearing; a press is not normally required.
Ensure that the wheel hub shaft can be pushed inwards. If not, assemble a press to the front wheel
studs and press the wheel hub shaft inwards slightly to break it loose. 13.
Remove the upper ball joint retaining bolt and nut from the steering knuckle then disconnect the joint
from the knuckle. 14.
Remove the steering knuckle/spindle assembly from the vehicle. 15.
To install:
Inspect the upper and lower ball joints and seals for damage and replace as needed. 16.
Position the steering knuckle onto the upper ball joint, while aligning the axle shaft with the wheel 17.
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