Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Upper
REMOVAL
1. Loosen the lug nuts.
1. Remove the center cap.
2. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheels, loosen but do not remove the lug nuts.
CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized lug nut. Heat can damage the wheel and the wheel bearings.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE REAR JACK STORAGE AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE
DURING THESE OPERATIONS.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
1. Remove the lug nuts.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Use a suitable jackstand to support the front suspension lower arm.
5. Remove the pinch bolt and nut from the front wheel spindle.
CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to the front wheel spindle, secure the spindle to keep it from tilting before removing pinch bolt and nut.
6. Remove the front suspension upper arm.
1. Remove the two nuts.
2. Remove the two bolts.
3. Remove the front suspension upper arm.
