Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1994), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L (2009), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2001), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002), Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1997), Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (1999), Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L (2008), Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997), Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L (2009), Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999), Explorer 4WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002), Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003), Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010), Explorer FWD L4-2.0L Turbo (2011), Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac Factory Service Manual (2007).

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01Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): Sections
02Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
03Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
04Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
05Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
06Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
07Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
08Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
09Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
10Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
11Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information11 pages
  - Specifications › Alignment Specifications2 3 4
  - Service and Repair › Front Camber and Caster Adjustment2 3 4 5 6 7
- Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension › Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension12 pages
- Steering68 pages
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Power Steering13 pages
    Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair2
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information4 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Mercon V(R) Fluid Usage2
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering4 pages
    Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation › Power Steering Pressure Switch2
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
  - Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
  - Steering Column › Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information27 pages
    Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
    Service and Repair › Air Bag Disarming and Arming2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…25
  - Steering Gear › Component Information › Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Steering Wheel: › 07-4-3 › Mar › 07 › Interior - Leather Wrapping On Steering Wheel Is Loose2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Wheel: › 07-4-3 › Mar › 07 › Interior - Leather Wrapping On Steering Wheel Is Loose2
- Suspension66 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications › Front Suspension Balljoint Inspection Job Aid2 3
    Testing and Inspection › Ball Joint Inspection2 3
  - Control Arm › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Cross-Member › Rear Cross-Member › System Information › Service and Repair
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front2 3
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3 4
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3 4
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information19 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Wheel Bearing: › 05-25-8 › Dec › 05 › Drivetrain - Rear Axle Hub Bearing Noise2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing: › 05-25-8 › Dec › 05 › Drivetrain - Rear Axle Hub Bearing Noise2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
- Wheels and Tires72 pages
  - Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3 4 5 6
  - Tire Monitoring System31 pages
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3 4 5 6
  - Tires › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Tires: › 08-21-11 › Oct › 08 › 4X4/AWD System - Shudder On Accel/Decel/Binding On Turns2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Tires: › 08-21-11 › Oct › 08 › 4X4/AWD System - Shudder On Accel/Decel/Binding On Turns2 3 4
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information19 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Wheel Bearing: › 05-25-8 › Dec › 05 › Drivetrain - Rear Axle Hub Bearing Noise2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing: › 05-25-8 › Dec › 05 › Drivetrain - Rear Axle Hub Bearing Noise2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications
12Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
13Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
14Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
15Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
16Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
17Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
18Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
19Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
20Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections