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Body System - Uni-Body, Subframe & Mounting System: Other Ford Explorer V

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 9 illustrations ~393 words

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Note. AWD shown, FWD similar.

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ItemService Part NumberDescriptionTorqueMaterial NameNotes
15R003Rear Subframe Assembly
2W715633Rear subframe rear mounting bolts (2 required)200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
3W715633Rear subframe front mounting bolts (2 required)200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
4W711270Rear subframe mounting bracket bolts (4 required)55 Nm (41 lb-ft)
55084Rear subframe mounting bracket (2 required)
6W505251Intermediate parking brake cable bracket bolt15 Nm (133 lb-in)
7W505251Wheel opening parking brake cable bracket bolt15 Nm (133 lb-in)
8W714033Rear shock lower bolt (2 required)175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
92386Brake caliper bolt (4 required)33 Nm (24 lb-ft)
10Rear shock absorber lower nut (part of 18125 shock absorber assembly)
11W790063Driveshaft bolt (6 required)25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
122A635 RH/ 2A808 LHParking brake rear cable assembly

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  1. Measure and record the vehicle ride height. REFER to «RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT»(ref-517539-S11020232922012121200000) .
  2. Remove the rear wheels. REFER to «WHEEL AND TIRE»(ref-517542) .
  3. With a wax pencil, mark the relational alignment of the rear subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.
  4. Remove the muffler and tail pipe. REFER to «MUFFLER AND TAILPIPE»(ref-517548-S34111686962012121200000) - 2.0L GTDI, or 3.5L Ti-VCT.
  5. NOTE: If equipped, index-mark the driveshaft before disconnecting from the rear drive axle. If equipped, remove and discard the 6 driveshaft bolts and position the driveshaft aside.
  6. Remove and discard the 2 sway bar link upper nuts and reposition the sway bar.
  7. Using a suitable jackstand, support the lower control arm.
  8. Remove and discard the 2 rear shock absorber lower bolts.
  9. Remove the jackstand from the lower control arm.
  10. Disconnect the subframe assembly main electrical connector.
  11. Release the parking brake cable tension. REFER to «PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSION RELEASE»(ref-517552-S28590964862012121200000) .
  12. Disconnect the RH parking brake cable from the front parking brake cable and the frame cable bracket.
  13. Remove the rear parking brake cable bracket bolt and position the rear parking brake cable bracket aside.
  14. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar. Remove the LH and RH wheel opening parking brake cable bracket bolts and position the wheel opening parking brake cable brackets aside.
  15. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the brake calipers.
  16. Remove the 4 rear brake caliper bolts.
  17. NOTE: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur. NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake lines. Remove the 2 rear brake calipers and position aside. Support the 2 rear brake caliper using mechanic's wire.
  18. Remove and discard the 4 rear subframe assembly bracket bolts.
  19. NOTE: When positioning the lifting table, be sure to support the rear subframe assembly on the subframe rails. Do not lift on the rear differential or rear lower control arms, damage may occur. Position 300-OTC1585AE under the subframe assembly.
  20. Remove and discard the 2 rear subframe assembly forward bolts and remove the 2 rear subframe assembly brackets.
  21. Remove and discard the 2 rear subframe assembly rearward bolts.
  22. Lower the rear subframe assembly from the vehicle.

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