1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

Remove the rear wheels and brake drums. No drag must be present on the axle.
3. 
Mark the companion flanges and U-joints for correct reinstallation position.
4. 
Remove the driveshaft.
5. 
Use a 2-jawed puller to remove the driveshaft companion flange Click to enlarge
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844 REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 

Remove the seal by either prying it out, or grasping the lip edge with locking pliers and tapping
it out of the housing
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Using an inch pound torque wrench and socket on the pinion yoke nut measure the amount of torque
needed to maintain differential rotation through several clockwise revolutions. Record the
measurement.
6. 
Use a suitable tool to hold the companion flange. Remove the pinion nut.
7. 
Place a drain pan under the differential. Clean the area around the seal and mark the...

Install a new nut on the pinion.
14. 
Hold the yoke with a holding tool. Tighten the pinion nut, taking frequent turning torque readings
until the original preload reading is attained. If the original preload reading, that you noted before
disassembly, is lower than the specified reading of 8-14 inch lbs. for used bearings; 16-29 inch lbs.
for new bearings, keep tightening the pinion nut until the specified reading is reached. If the original
preload reading is higher than the specified values, torque...

Example of the over-spring mounted axle assembly
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
1. 
Raise and support the vehicle safely.
2. 
Matchmark and disconnect the driveshaft at the axle.
3. 
Remove the wheels and brake drums.
4. 
Disengage the brake line from the clips that retain the line to the housing.
5. 
Disconnect the vent tube from the housing.
6. 
Remove the axle shafts.
7. 
Remove the brake backing plate from the housing and support them with wire. Do not disconnect the
brake...

Connect the vent tube to the housing.
16. 
Position the brake line to the housing and secure it with the retaining clips.
17. 
Raise the axle housing and springs enough to allow connecting the rear shock absorbers to the
mounting bracket studs on the housing. Torque the nuts to 60 ft. lbs.
18. 
Connect the driveshaft to the axle. Torque the nuts to 8-15 ft. lbs.
19. 
Install the brake drums and wheels.
20. 
Lower the vehicle.
21. 
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
22. 
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WHEELS
Front Wheels
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Lug nut torque sequenceClick to enlarge
Set the parking brake. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.
1. 
On vehicles with automatic transmission position the selector lever in P.
2. 
On vehicles with manual transmission position the selector lever in N.
3. 
As necessary, remove the hubcap or wheel cover. Loosen the lug nuts, but do not remove them.
4. 
Raise the vehicle until the wheel and tire assembly clears the floor. Properly support the vehicle.
5. 
Remove...

INSPECTION
Replace wheels if they are bent, cracked, leaking air or heavily rusted or if the lug nuts often become loose.
Do not use bent wheels that have been straightened or do not use inner tubes in leaking wheels. Do not replace
wheels with used wheels. Wheels that have been straightened or are leaking air or are used may have
structural damage and could fail without warning.
Front Wheel Lug Studs
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Except Mountaineer, 1995-99 Explorer and 1998-99 Ranger
Front wheel studClick to...

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Pressing the new stud into the hub Click to enlarge
Raise and support the vehicle safely.
1. 
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
2. 
Remove the disc brake rotor. Be sure to properly support the brake caliper to avoid damage to the
brake line hose.
3. 
Position the disc brake rotor in a press so that press ram pressure is not directly exerted on the disc
brake rotor surface.
4. 
Using the proper press stock, press the lug stud from the disc brake rotor. Discard the lug stud.
Remove the...

To install:
Insert the new wheel stud through the hole in the hub flange. Rotate the new stud slowly and ensure
that the serrations are aligned with those made by the original stud.
6. 
Place four flat washers over the outside end of the stud and thread the lug nut onto the stud with the
flat side against the washers.
7. 
WARNING
Do not use air tools as the serrations may be stripped from the wheel stud.
Tighten the lug nut until the wheel stud head seat against the back side of the flange.
8. 
Remove...

Forcing a new stud into place
Raise and support the vehicle safely.
1. 
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
2. 
Except on Mountaineer and 1991-99 Explorer, remove the brake drum.
3. 
On Mountaineer and 1991-99 Explorer, remove the rear disc brake caliper, bracket and rotor.
4. 
Using wheel stud removal tool T74P-3044-A1 or equivalent, press the lug stud from its seat in the
hub.
5. 
WARNING
Never use a hammer to remove the lug stud, as damage to the hub or bearing may result.
To install:
Insert the new...