Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
5. Remove the front axle wheel hub retainer and the washer. Discard the front axle wheel hub retainer.
6. WARNING: Remove or tape the brake pads to prevent them from failing out of the anchor plate. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury or component damage.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the brake hose, do not allow the disc brake caliper to hang suspended from the hose.
Remove the two bolts and position the disc brake caliper aside.
7. Remove and discard the cotter pin and the nut.
8. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the knuckle.
