1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

Before beginning the wheel bearing removal, and after the outer hub is removed, wipe off any
excess grease
After the grease is wiped off, remove the axle shaft snapring ... ... then pull the splined spacer from the axle shaft end HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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Use a 4 pronged socket to loosen the outer wheel bearing locknut ...
... then remove the outer locknut
Remove the lockwasher from behind the outer locknut ... HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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... then loosen and remove the inner locknut-note the lockwasher engagement pin (arrow)
While pushing inwards on the rotor/hub assembly, remove the outer wheel bearing ...
... then pull the rotor/hub assembly from the spindle, taking care not to scratch the bearing cups in the hub
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Pry out the grease seal on the back of the rotor/hub assembly ...
... then remove the inner wheel bearing. Thoroughly clean and inspect all of the parts for wear or damage
To install:
If the inner and outer cups were removed, use bearing driver handle tool T80-900-W or equivalent
and replace the cups. Be sure to seat the cups properly in the hub.
13. 
Use a bearing packer tool and properly repack the wheel bearings with the proper grade and type
grease. If a bearing packer is not available work as much...

After packing the bearing with grease, position a new seal to the rotor/hub assembly ...
... then, using the correct seal installer, drive the seal into the rotor/hub until it is fully seated
Ensure that the pin on the inner locknut engages one of the holes of the lock washer Click to enlarge
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Tighten the outer wheel bearing locknut to specification
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Install the splined axle shaft spacer then the snapring Click to enlarge
WITH AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS
Raise the vehicle and install jackstands.
1. 
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
2. 
Remove the retainer washers from the lug nut studs and remove the automatic locking hub assembly
from the spindle.
3.  HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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Remove the snapring and spacer from the end of the spindle shaft.
4. 
Exploded view of the locking cam, thrust washers, locking key and bearing adjuster nut Click to enlarge
Remove the wheel bearing adjusting nut after removing the locking key from under it Click to enlarge
Pull the locking cam assembly and the two plastic spacers off of the wheel bearing adjusting nut.
5. 
Use a magnet and remove the locking key from under the adjusting nut. If required, rotate the
adjusting nut slightly to relieve...

Remove the outer bearing cone and roller assembly from the hub. Remove the hub and rotor from the
spindle.
8. 
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.
9. 
Clean the inner and outer bearing assemblies in solvent. Inspect the bearings and the cones for wear
and damage. Replace defective parts, as required.
10. 
If the cups are worn or damaged, remove them with front hub remover tool T81P-1104-C and...

When installing the outer hub cover, align the cam pockets with the legs on the cover
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Mountaineer, 1995-99 Explorer and 1998-99 Ranger HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
924 REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 

Exploded view of the Mountaineer, 1995-99 Explorer and 1998-99 Ranger sealed front wheel bearing and related
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.
Loosen the wheel lug nuts then raise and safely support the front of the vehicle.
1. 
Remove the wheels.
2. 
Remove the front disc brake...