Ford Explorer: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Axle Housing Bushing
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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205-1066 Installer, Bushing |
Flat Headed Screw Driver |
Removal
NOTE:
Only worn or damaged bushings need to be replaced.
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Remove the rear axle assembly.
Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
The rear axle bushings need to be installed in the same location as removed.
NOTE:
Note the position of the component before
removal. Flat surface is facing inside and in front of other side
bushing.
Index-mark the rear axle front upper bushings and differential housing.
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Using the general equipment, remove and discard the rear axle front upper bushings.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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NOTE:
The rear axle bushings need to be installed in the same location as removed.
NOTE:
Note the position of the component before
removal. Flat surface is facing inside and in front of other side
bushing.
Index-mark the rear axle front lower bushings and rear axle housing.
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Using the general equipment, remove and discard the rear axle front lower bushings.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure that the surface is clean and free of foreign material.
Clean and inspect the rear axle assembly at bushing mating surfaces.
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NOTE:
Only one bushing is to be installed at a time.
NOTE:
One side bushing shown, other side is similar.
NOTE:
Make sure that the installation marks are aligned and flat surface is aligned inside.
NOTE:
Press the bushing by hand initially.
Insert the new rear axle front lower bushings.
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NOTE:
One side bushing shown, other side is similar.
Using the special tool, install the new rear axle front lower bushings.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-1066
Installer, Bushing.
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NOTE:
Only one bushing is to be installed at a time.
NOTE:
One side bushing shown, other side is similar.
NOTE:
Make sure that the installation marks are aligned and flat surface is aligned inside.
NOTE:
Press the bushing by hand initially.
Install the new rear axle front upper bushings.
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Insert the new rear axle front upper bushings.
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Using the special tool, install the new rear axle front upper bushing.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-1066
Installer, Bushing.
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Install the rear axle assembly.
Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Drain the rear differential fluid...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-220Installer, Differential ShimTKIT-1985-FH
Copper Hammer
Removal
Remove the differential housing cover...
Other information:
Your vehicle has an electronic transmission shifter. The transmission selector
is on the center console.
P - Park.
R - Reverse.
N - Neutral.
D - Drive.
M - Manual.
The instrument cluster displays the current gear.
Park (P)
With the transmission in park (P), your vehicle locks the transmission and prevents
the wheels from turning...
Note: Depending on your vehicle option package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Note: You can control some of the climate features through the touchscreen...
Categories
Push the lever up or down to operate
the windshield wipers.

A - Single wipe.
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