1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

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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 manual locking hub assembly
from the spindle.
3. 
Remove the snapring and spacer from the end of the spindle shaft.
4. 
Remove the outer wheel bearing locknut from the spindle using 4 prong spindle nut spanner wrench,
T86T-1197-A or equivalent. Make sure the tabs on the tool engage the slots in the locknut.
5. 
Remove the locknut washer...

To prevent damage to the adjusting nut and spindle threads on vehicles equipped with automatic hubs, look
into the spindle keyway under the adjusting nut and remove the separate locking key before removing the
adjusting nut.
Loosen the wheel bearing locknut using a 2- 3
/8  inch (60.3mm) hex socket, such as Hex Locknut
Wrench T70T-152-B.
7. 
Tighten the inner locknut to 35 ft. lbs. (6 Nm) to seat the bearings.
8. 
Spin the rotor and back off the inner locknut  1
/4  turn (90°). Retighten the locknut to...

REAR SUSPENSION
Introduction
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REAR SUSPENSION 929 

Rear suspension-Ranger (top); Explorer & Mountaineer (bottom)
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Leaf Springs
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
930 Introduction 

Exploded view of the Ranger U-bolt and spring plate assembly-Explorer/Mountaineer similar
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 931 

View of the spring-to-front bracket mounting
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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.
Raise the vehicle and install jackstands under the frame. The vehicle must be supported in such a way
that the rear axle hangs free with the tires still touching the ground.
1. 
Remove the nuts from the spring...

Without Automatic Ride Control (ARC)
Rear shock absorber and related parts-RangerClick to enlarge
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 933 

Explorer & Mountaineer rear shock absorber
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Raise the vehicle and position jackstands under the axle or wheel, in order to take the load off of the
shock absorber.
1. 
Remove the shock absorber lower retaining nut and bolt. Swing the lower end free of the mounting
bracket on the axle housing.
2. 
Remove the retaining nut(s) from the upper shock absorber mounting.
3. 
Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.
4. 
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Torque the lower...

To remove the rear shock absorber, first unbolt the lower shock mounting from the drive axle ...
... then pull the lower shock mount from its bracket
Finally, unbolt the upper shock mount and remove the shock from the vehicle
With Automatic Ride Control (ARC) HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 935 

Assembled view of the ARC suspension rear shock absorber
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.
Place the vehicle in two wheel drive.
1. 
Turn off the ARC control service switch.
2. 
Raise the rear of the vehicle and place the jackstands under the rear axle assembly.
3. 
Pry the rear shock absorber electrical...