Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002)
Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Upper Arm Bushing
Upper Arm Bushing
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove and discard the nut.
3. Remove the bolts and the flag nuts.
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Discard the flag nuts.
4. Rotate the bushing upwards and remove the bushing.
5. CAUTION: Make sure the upper arm-to-frame mounting bolts are routed through the frame and the arm before tightening.
NOTE: Do not tighten the bushing-to-arm nut until the vehicle is at curb ride height.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.