Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
1.
Position new rear axle on jack stands.
2.
Position differential nose on an upward angle using third jack stand. This will allow control arms to clear axle when vehicle is lowered.
3.
Lower vehicle over axle.
NOTE:
Do not tighten retaining nuts at this time.
4.
Connect the following components to the rear axle:
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Lower control arms (use bolt [A] and nut [C]).
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Upper control arms (use bolt [A] and but [B)).
5.
Raise and support vehicle.
6.
Position hydraulic lack under rear axle.
7.
Raise rear axle until lower control arms are parallel to the ground.
NOTE:
Tighten both left and right sides of a component before proceeding to the next component.
8.
Tighten the following components:
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Lower control arm retaining nuts to 128-172 Nm (95-127 lb/ft).
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Upper control arm retaining nuts to 128-172 (95-127 lb/ft).
9.
Lower the rear axle until axle is hanging freely from hydraulic jack.
10.
Install both coil springs.
11.
Raise rear axle, then connect the following components to the rear axle:
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Shock absorbers (use bolt [I] and nut [J]).
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Sway bar retainers (use bolt [E] and nut [D]).
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Track bar (use bolt [F] and nut [G]).
NOTE:
Tighten both left and right sides of a component before proceeding to the next component.
12.
Tighten the following components:
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Shock absorber lower retaining nuts to 88-119 Nm (65-87 lb/ft).
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Sway bar retainer bolts to 53-72 Nm (39-53 lb/ft).
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Track bar retaining nut 170-230 Nm (125-169 lb/ft).
13.
Connect axle vent hose to the rear axle.
14.
On each side of the vehicle, perform the following:
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Connect parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.
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Connect parking brake cable to the disc brake adapter.
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Install the brake rotor, then the hub O-ring (use O-ring [L]).
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Position and install the brake caliper. Tighten the retaining bolts to 27 Nm (20 lb/ft).
