Ford Explorer: Rear Suspension / Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Component Location
NOTE:
AWD suspension shown, RWD similar.
| Item |
Description |
| 1 |
Coil spring |
| 2 |
Stabilizer and links |
| 3 |
Shock absorber |
| 4 |
Suspension height sensor |
| 5 |
Wheel knuckle |
| 6 |
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly |
| 7 |
Wheel studs |
| 8 |
Lower arm vertical link |
| 9 |
Toe link |
| 10 |
Lower arm and bushing assembly |
| 11 |
Upper arm |
| 12 |
Dynamically controlled shock absorber |
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
Coil springs
Lower arm and bushing assemblies
Stabilizer bar and links
Toe links
Upper arms
Lower arm ..
Other information:
Initialization
Disconnect the battery or remove the RGTM fuse(s).
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
NOTE:
Remove the battery power from the RGTM for 20 seconds before entering initialization mode...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Ford Diagnostic Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Download the module information to the diagnostic tool using the Programmable Modules Installation routine...
Categories
Push the lever up or down to operate
the windshield wipers.

A - Single wipe.
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