1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Common rear stabilizer bar mounting-Ranger shown, other models are similar Click to enlarge
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.
As required, raise and support the vehicle.
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Remove the nuts, bolts and washers and disconnect the stabilizer bar from the links.
2. 
Remove the U-bolts and nuts from the mounting bracket and retainers. Remove the mounting
brackets, retainers and stabilizer bars.
3. 
To install: Position the U-bolts and mounting brackets on the axle with the brackets having the UPmarking in
the proper position.
4. 
Install the stabilizer bar and retainers on the mounting brackets with the retainers having the
UPmarking in the proper position.
5. 
Connect the...

STEERING
Steering Wheel
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1991-94 Models Disconnect the negative battery cable.
1. 
Center the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
2. 
From the underside of the steering wheel, remove the screws that hold the steering wheel pad to the
steering wheel spokes.
3. 
Lift up the steering wheel pad and disconnect the horn wires from the steering wheel pad by pulling
the spade terminal from the blade connectors.
4. 
Remove the steering wheel pad. Loosen the bolt 2 or 3 turns from...

Next, lift up and turn over the horn pad ...
... then disconnect the horn pad electrical plug from the column HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
940 REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 

Loosen the steering wheel-to-shaft retaining bolt a couple of turns ...
... then assemble a puller to the wheel and loosen the wheel from the shaft Finally, remove the retaining boltHOW TO USE THIS BOOK
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 941 

Before pulling the wheel from the shaft, make a matchmark on the shaft and wheel
Finish by pulling the steering wheel from the column shaft
Remove the tool and the steering wheel retaining bolt then lift off the steering wheel.
7. 
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Be sure that the steering wheel is properly aligned
before installing the lock bolt. Torque the steering wheel lock bolt to 23-33 ft. lbs. (31-45 Nm).
8. 
1995-99 Models CAUTION
Whenever working on a vehicle equipped with...

After disarming the air bag, pry out the retaining screw covers on the sides of the steering wheel
Remove the two air bag module retaining screws
Pry out the two plugs covering the drivers side air bag module screws on the sides of the steering
wheel.
2. 
Remove the two air bag module retaining screws and carefully lift the module away from the steering
wheel.
3. 
Disconnect the air bag electrical harness plug at the sliding contact. Also unplug the horn and, if
equipped, cruise control wire harness...

Pull the module away from the steering wheel and disconnect all of the wire harness plugs
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CAUTION
Always carry the air bag with the horn pad facing away from your body.
Remove the air bag module and set it on a clean, dry and stable bench with the horn pad facing
upwards.
5. 
CAUTION
Tilt columns have a compression spring under the steering wheel that can unexpectantly pop up the steering
wheel if the bolt is removed completely.
Loosen but do not remove the steering wheel retaining bolt...

Ensure that the air bag sliding contact wire harness does not get caught on the steering wheel assembly when
lifting the wheel from the shaft.
Remove the steering wheel while routing the wire harness through the wheel opening.
9. 
To install: Ensure that the vehicles front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
10. 
Route the air bag sliding contact wire harnesses through the steering wheel opening (at the 3 oclock
position).
11. 
Align the steering wheel and shaft and press the wheel onto the...

Remove the instrument panel trim cover retaining screws. Remove the trim cover.
4. 
Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the steering column shroud. Remove the bottom half of the
shroud by pulling the shroud down and toward the rear of the vehicle.
5. 
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, move the shift lever as required to aid in
removal of the shroud. Lift the top half of the shroud from the column.
6. 
On 1991 automatic transmission equipped models, disconnect the selector...