Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
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Install jounce bumper onto the rear axle (use screw [H]). Tighten retaining screw to 34-46 Nm (25-33 lb/ft).
15.
Route rear ABS sensor wiring harness, then connect rear ABS sensor electrical connector.
16.
Align yellow marks on both the driveshaft and companion flange, then install driveshaft retaining bolts (use bolt [K]). Tighten bolts to 88-119 Nm
(65-88 lb/ft).
WARNING
RETIGHTEN AT 800KM (500 MILES) AFTER ANY WHEEL CHANGE OR ANY TIME THE LUG NUTS ARE LOOSENED.
WARNING
FAILURE TO RETIGHTEN LUG NUTS AT THE MILEAGE SPECIFIED COULD ALLOW WHEELS TO COME OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE
IS IN MOTION, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND COLLISION.
17.
Install both rear tires and wheel assemblies. Tighten wheel nuts in criss-cross pattern to 115-156 Nm (85-115 lb/ft).
18.
Lower vehicle.
Attachment III - Technical Information - Part 2: Bar Bracket
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bracket Inspection and/or Track Bar Bracket Modification
Affected Vehicles:
1997 Expedition built at the Michigan Truck Plant from March 1, 1996 through October 10, 1996
NOTE:
This program contains two parts:
Part 1: Axle inspection and, if necessary, replacement
Part 2: Track bar bracket inspection/modification
Inspection