Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1994)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Axle Pivot Bracket
1. Remove front spring, radius arm, wheel spindle and I-beam.
Fig. 11 Front I-beam axle assembly 4x2 Models. Ranger
Fig. 14 Front I-beam axle assembly 4x2 Explorer
2. Remove four attaching nuts and two bolts and retainer assemblies. Remove axle pivot bracket, Fig. 5 through 6.
3. Reverse procedure to install. Position axle pivot bracket to frame and install forward and rearward bolts and retainer assemblies from inside of
pivot bracket out through crossmember. Loosely install four nuts on outside of crossmember (two forward and two rearward). Torque nuts to
70-90 ft. lbs. Use nut N8802073-S2 or install one .20 inch thick hardened washer under each nut if a standard nut is used.
