1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

Install the retainer using the proper installer tool. Be sure that the retainer is properly seated.
12. 
Apply a thin coat of fresh grease to the new seal lip
Use a suitably sized driver to install the inner bearing seal to the hub
Install the hub and rotor assembly onto the spindle. Keep the hub centered on the spindle to prevent
damage to the spindle and the retainer.
13. 
Install the outer bearing cone and roller assembly and flatwasher on the spindle. Install the adjusting
nut. Adjust the wheel...

ADJUSTMENT
2WD wheel bearing adjustmentClick to enlarge
Raise and support the vehicle safely. Remove the wheel cover. Remove the grease cap from the hub.
1. 
Wipe the excess grease from the end of the spindle. Remove the cotter pin and retainer. Discard the
cotter pin.
2. 
Loosen the adjusting nut 3 turns.
3. 
WARNING
Obtain running clearance between the disc brake rotor surface and shoe linings by rocking the entire wheel
assembly in and out several times in order to push the caliper and brake pads...

While rotating the wheel assembly, tighten the adjusting nut to 17-25 ft. lbs. in order to seat the
bearings. Loosen the adjusting nut a half turn. Retighten the adjusting nut 18-20 inch lbs.
4. 
Place the retainer on the adjusting nut. The castellations on the retainer must be in alignment with the
cotter pin holes in the spindle. Once this is accomplished install a new cotter pin and bend the ends to
insure its being locked in place.
5. 
Check for proper wheel rotation. If correct, install the grease...

CAMBER
Looking from the front of the vehicle, camber is the inward or outward tilt of the top of wheels. When the tops
of the wheels are tilted in, this is negative camber; if they are tilted out, it is positive. In a turn, a slight amount
of negative camber helps maximize contact of the tire with the road. However, too much negative camber
compromises straight-line stability, increases bump steer and torque steer.
Camber influences tire contact with the roadClick to enlarge
TOE
Looking down at the...

With toe-in, the distance between the wheels is closer at the front than at the rear
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4-WHEEL DRIVE FRONT SUSPENSION
Introduction
Front Suspension Component LocationsClick to enlarge
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4WD front suspension-except Mountaineer, 1995-99 Explorer and 1998-99 Ranger
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Exploded view of the 4WD Mountaineer, 1995-99 Explorer and 1998-99 Ranger front suspension
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Coil Springs
All models except the Mountaineer, 1995-99 Explorer and 1998-99 Ranger use coil springs.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Coil spring and related partsClick to enlarge
Raise the vehicle and install jackstands under the frame. Position a jack beneath the spring under the
axle. Raise the jack and compress the spring.
1. 
Remove the nut retaining the shock absorber to the radius arm. Slide the shock out from the stud.
2. 
Remove the nut that retains the spring to the axle and radius arm....

Slowly lower the axle until all spring tension is released and adequate clearance exists to remove the
spring from its mounting.
4. 
Remove the spring by rotating the upper coil out of the tabs in the upper spring seat. Remove the
spacer and the seat.
5. 
WARNING
The axle 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
removal and installation...

Exploded view of the torsion bar rear mounting components
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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.
A special tool (Torsion Bar Tool T95T-520-A) is required for removing the torsion bar. Also, anytime
the torsion bar or its adjuster is removed, the vehicle ride height must be checked.
Raise and safely...