Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
Install a new upper arm outboard bolt and nut with the bolt head toward the front of the vehicle.
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Tighten to 225 Nm (166 lb-ft).
4. Position the toe link and install a new toe link outboard bolt and nut.
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Tighten to 325 Nm (240 lb-ft).
5. Lower the suspension and remove the jack.
6. Install the parking brake shoes. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake System.
7. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
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Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
8. NOTICE: Do not tighten the rear halfshaft nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the
vehicle is lowered to the ground. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Position the halfshaft in the hub and use the previously removed halfshaft nut to seat the halfshaft.
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Tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
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Remove and discard the nut.
9. NOTICE: Install and tighten the new halfshaft nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new
halfshaft nut after loosening or when not tightening within the specified time or damage to the components may occur.
Install a new halfshaft nut.
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Tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
