Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
7. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and flag nut.
8. Remove and discard the lower arm forward nut and bolt.
9. Remove the lower arm rearward nut and bolt and the lower control arm.
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Discard the nut and bolt.
Installation
CAUTION: Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the
center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in Step 1 (curb height). This will prevent incorrect clamp load
and bushing damage.
1. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
Position the lower arm and install the lower arm rearward bolt and nut.
2. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
Install the lower arm forward bolt and nut.
3. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
Install the shock absorber lower bolt and flag nut.
4. Install the stabilizer bar link.
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Tighten the nut to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
5. Connect the lower ball joint to the wheel knuckle and install the lower ball joint nut.
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Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
6. Using a suitable jack, raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement
taken in Step 1 (curb height).
7. Tighten the shock absorber lower bolt to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
8. Tighten the lower arm forward nut to 400 Nm (296 lb-ft).
9. Tighten the lower arm rearward nut to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
10. Install the wheel and tire.
11. Check and if necessary, align the front end.
Upper Arm
Upper Arm
