Ford Explorer: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Upper Arm
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
-
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
-
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to jacking on the front control arm
or rear control arm on any vehicle. Damage to control arms may occur.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the insulator pads are correctly positioned to prevent direct contact with other components.
Raise the suspension to curb height.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
-
NOTICE:
Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the
suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the
wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may
occur.
-
Remove and discard the upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt and nut.
Torque:
76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
-
Remove and discard the upper arm-to-frame bolt and nut and remove the upper arm.
Torque:
129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
Installation
-
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
-
Check and if necessary adjust rear camber.
Refer to: Rear Camber Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital c..
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or outer CV joint. Damage to the CV joint will occur.
NOTICE:
Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts. Damage to the CV joint may occur.
NOTICE:
Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components...
Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the
brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake
components...
Categories
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.

read more