Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2007)
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can
result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do
not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct
retention of these parts.
1. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
2. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt from the wheel knuckle.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)
3. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut.
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To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
4. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie rod from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.
CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod boot while installing the special tool.
Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
5. Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.
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To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.)
6. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.
CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the special tool.
Using the special tool, separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
