204-00-1
Suspension System
204-00-1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Wheel Bearing, Hub, Knuckle, Upper Arm and Lower Arm — Front Special Tool(s) C-Frame and Screw 211-023 (T74P-3044-A1)
3.
Remove Remove the wheel wheel and and tire tire assemb assembly. ly. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire — Front in this section.
4.
To remo remove ve indiv individu idual al suspe suspensi nsion on parts parts,, only only carry out the listed steps. Component
Remover, Front Wheel Hub 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent
1.
On 4x4 4x4 vehi vehicle cles, s, loose loosen n the the axle axle retai retainer ner nut. nut.
2.
NOTE: The wheel speed sensor electrical connectors are located in the engine compartment secured to the fender aprons.
Steps
Wheel bearing and hub assembly
1-8
Wheel knuckle
1-13
Upper Arm
12, 14-16
Lower arm
11, 17-27
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor.
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204-00-2
Suspension System
204-00-2
REMOVAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION INSTALLATION (Continued) (Continued) 5.
Illust Illustrat ration ion 1 of 2. 2. Remove Remove the com compon ponent entss in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
Item 1
Part Number
Description
W706540-S900
Axle-to-whe wheel hu hub nu nut (4 (4x4 only) Removal Note
Item
Part Number
Description
8
1104
Wheel bearing and hub assembly
9
N642567-S36
Cotter pins
2
—
Speed sensor harness (part of 2C204) Removal Note
10
N64 N642567-S36
Tie-rod end-to-wheel knuckle nut Removal Note
3
W505 W50522 2233-S4 S436 36
Brak Brakee hose hose--to-w to-whe heeel knuc knuckl klee bolt
11
N80 N808039-S427
4
2027
Anchor plate bolt (2 required)
Lower ba ball jo joint-to-wheel knuckle nut Removal Note
5
—
Brake caliper, pads and anchor plate Removal Note
12
W520 W5202 214-S 14-S4 436
Uppe Upperr bal ball joi jointnt-to-w to-whe heel el knuckle nut Removal Note
6
1125
Brake disc
13
3K185
7
1107
Wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolt (3 required)
Wheel knuckle Installation Note
(Continued)
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204-00-3
Suspension System
204-00-3
REMOVAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION INSTALLATION (Continued) (Continued) 6.
Illust Illustrat ration ion 2 of 2. 2. Remove Remove the com compon ponent entss in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
Item
Part Number
Description
14
W520215-S436
Upper arm arm-to-frame nut nuts
15
3C203
Set shims
16
3084/3085
Upper arm RH/LH Installation Note
17
5C491
Nut and grommet
18
5495
Stud
19
5K484
20
W704790-S426
21
22
W707 W70790 9000-S4 S426 26
W707 W70763 6333-S4 S436 36
Part Number
Description
23
—
Shock absorber and spring assembly
24
W707084-S436
Lower ar arm-to-frame nu nut (forward mounting) Installation Note
25
W707 W7079 923-S 23-S4 436
Lowe Lowerr arm arm--toto-fram framee fl flag bolt bolt (forward mounting)
Stabilizer bar link
26
W520215-S427
Shock absorber upper mount-to-frame nuts
Lower arm arm-to-frame nut nuts (rearward mounting)
27
3078
Lower Arm Installation Note
Sho Shock absor bsorbe berr-to-to-llower ower arm arm bolt Installation Note
Item
7.
To inst install all,, revers reversee the the remov removal al proc procedu edure. re.
Sho Shock absor bsorbe berr-to-to-llower ower arm arm flag nut
(Continued)
2003 Explorer/Mountaineer, 9/2002
204-00-4
Suspension System
204-00-4
REMOVAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION INSTALLATION (Continued) (Continued) Item Item 1 1:: Axle Axle-to -to-Wh -Wheel eel Hub Nut Remova Removall N Note ote 1.
Remove Remove the nut and, and, using using the specia speciall tool, tool, separate the outboard CV joint from the wheel hub.
Item Item 1 10: 0: Tie-Ro Tie-Rod d E Endnd-toto-Whe Wheel el Knuckl Knuckle e N Nut ut Removal Note 1.
CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result. CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod boot while installing the special tool.
Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle.
Item 2: Speed Sensor Harness Removal Note 1.
Detach Detach the the wheel wheel spee speed d sensor sensor harn harness ess from from the the brake hose.
Item 11: Lower Ball Joint-to-Wheel knuckle Nut Removal Note 1.
CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result. CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the th e special tool.
Using the special tool, separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
Item 5: Brake Caliper, Pads and Anchor Plate Removal Note 1.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Position the caliper, pads and anchor plate aside.
2003 Explorer/Mountaineer, 9/2002
204-00-5
Suspension System
204-00-5
REMOVAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION INSTALLATION (Continued) (Continued) Item Item 12 12:: Uppe Upperr Ball Ball Join Jointt-to to-W -Whe heel el Knu Knuck ckle le Nut Removal Note 1.
CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result. CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the special tool.
Item Item 27: 27: Low Lower er Arm Arm Inst Instal alla lati tion on Note Note 1.
Check Check and, and, if nece necessa ssary, ry, align align the the fron frontt end. end. For additional information, refer to Wheel Alignment in this section.
Item 24: Lower Arm-to-Frame Nut (forward mounting) Installation Note 1.
Using the special tool, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
Do not not tighte tighten n until until the the instal installat lation ion proc procedu edure re is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.
Item 21: Shock Absorber-to-Lower Arm Bolt Installation Note 1.
Do not not tighte tighten n until until the the instal installat lation ion proc procedu edure re is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.
Item 16: Upper Arm Installation Note 1.
Check Check and, and, if nece necessa ssary, ry, align align the the fron frontt end. end. For additional information, refer to Wheel Alignment in this section.
Item 13: Wheel Knuckle Installation Note 1.
Check Check and, and, if nece necessa ssary, ry, align align the the fron frontt end. end. For additional information, refer to Wheel Alignment in this section.
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