Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
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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 Nm (95-127 lb/ft).
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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).
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Connect axle vent hose to the rear axle.
10.
Connect the load level sensor to the rear axle.
11.
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).
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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).
12.
Route rear ABS sensor wiring harness, then connect rear ABS sensor electrical connector.
13.
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.
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Install both rear tires and wheel assemblies. Tighten wheel nuts in criss-cross pattern to 115-156 Nm (85-115 lb/ft).
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Lower Vehicle.
16.
Turn on air suspension switch.
17.
Start and run vehicle. Make sure air suspension system pressurizes the rear air springs.
Rear Coil Spring Suspension
Vehicles Equipped With Rear Coil Spring Suspension (See previous section for vehicles with rear air suspension)
Removal
1.
Remove both rear tire and wheel assemblies.
2.
Remove driveshaft retaining bolts, then separate driveshaft from companion flange.
3.
Wire drive shaft away from the rear axle.
4.
Disconnect rear ABS sensor electrical connector, then detach wiring harness from rear axle.
5.
On each side of the vehicle, perform the following:
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Disconnect parking brake cable from parking brake lever.
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Separate parking brake cable from disc brake adapter.
