1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

Exploded view of the Mountaineer, 1995-99 Explorer and 1998-99 Ranger stabilizer bar
mounting
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Raise and safely support the vehicle.
1. 
Remove the nut, washer and bushing (on underside of the lower control arm) linking the stabilizer bar
end to the lower control arm.
2. 
Lift up on the bar and remove the remaining bushings and the spacer and bolt assembly (called the
end link) from the stabilizer bar end.
3. 
Remove the bar mounting bracket-to-frame bolts.
4. 
Remove the stabilizer bar...

I-Beam Axle
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Exploded view of the front I-beam axle assemblyClick to enlarge
Raise and safely support the vehicle. Remove the front wheel spindle. Remove the front spring.
Remove the front stabilizer bar, if equipped.
1. 
Remove the spring lower seat from the radius arm, and then remove the bolt and nut that attaches the
stabilizer bar bracket, if equipped, and the radius arm to the (I-Beam) front axle.
2. 
Remove the axle-to-frame pivot bracket bolt and nut.
3. 
To install:...

Lower the vehicle on its wheels or properly support the vehicle at the front springs before tightening
the axle pivot bolt and nut.
Tighten the axle-to-frame pivot bracket bolt to 111-148 ft. lbs. (150-200 Nm).
8. 
Install the front wheel spindle.
9. 
Upper Control Arm
Only the Mountaineer, 1995-99 Explorer and 1998-99 Ranger models have control arms.
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Exploded views of the right and left upper control arms
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After performing this procedure, it will be necessary to have the wheel alignment checked and adjusted
by a professional shop.
Position the steering wheel to the on-center position. Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
1. 
Raise and safely support the vehicle. Position the jack stands under the lower control arms.
2. 
Remove the wheel lug nuts and wheel.
3. 
Before removing the steering knuckle-to-upper ball joint retaining (pinch) bolt,...

Remove the steering knuckle-to-upper ball joint retaining (pinch) bolt and separate the two
components.
4. 
Make alignment marks on the control arm pivot bolt cam assemblies.
5. 
To remove the left side control arm proceed as follows: Remove the nuts and cam bolts from the control arm pivot points.
1. 
Pull the control arm from the vehicle frame.
2. 
6. 
To remove the right side control arm, proceed as follows: If only the ball joint is to be removed, make alignment marks on the control arm and ball...

Exploded view of the lower control arm assembly
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To remove the lower control arm, the torsion bar must be removed. Anytime the torsion bar is
disturbed, the ride height must be checked and adjusted.
Position the steering wheel to the on-center position. Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
1. 
Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. 
Remove the wheel lug nuts and wheel.
3. 
Disconnect the stabilizer bar link bolt from the lower control arm.
4. 
Remove the front shock absorber.
5. 
Remove the...

Do not tighten the lower control arm mounting bolts to the final torque until the end of the installation
procedure.
Position the lower control arm pivot points into the frame and crossmember pockets. Install the bolts
and nuts and snug the bolts.
14. 
Position a jack under the lower control arm.
15. 
Install the torsion bar.
16. 
Raise the lower control arm to allow the lower ball joint stud to be inserted into the steering knuckle.
17. 
Lower the control arm assembly and ensure that the lower ball...

Remove the nut and washer from the spindle ...
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Pull the hub and rotor assembly from the spindle
Using seal removal tool 1175-AC or equivalent remove and discard the grease seal. Remove the
inner bearing cone and roller assembly from the hub.
5. 
Clean the inner and outer bearing assemblies in solvent. Inspect the bearings and the cones for wear
and damage. Replace defective parts, as required.
6. 
Use a small prytool to remove the old sealHOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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With the seal removed, the inner bearing may be withdrawn from the hub
If the cups are worn or damaged, remove them with front hub remover tool T81P-1104-C and tool
T77F-1102-A or equivalent.
7. 
Wipe the old grease from the spindle. Check the spindle for excessive wear or damage. Replace
defective parts, as required.
8. 
To install: If the inner and outer cups were removed, use bearing driver handle tool T80-4000-W or equivalent
and replace the cups. Be sure to seat the cups properly in the hub.
9. 
Use...