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Front Suspension: Other Ford Explorer V

Suspension Front 3 illustrations ~132 words

Material(s)

NamePart NumberFord SpecificationFill Capacity/Quantity
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize LubricantXL-2
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-AESE-M1C171-A

MATERIAL(S)

NamePart NumberFord SpecificationFill Capacity/Quantity
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize LubricantXL-2

Scheme 27

Scheme 27: Removal
Scheme 27: Removal
  1. Remove the wheel knuckle. REFER to «Wheel Knuckle»(ref-517541-S21071114552012121200000) .
  2. Remove and discard the 4 wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts, then separate the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly from the wheel knuckle.
  3. Clean and inspect the wheel knuckle bearing bore. If the wheel knuckle is cracked, install a new wheel knuckle.
  4. Using a clean shop towel, clean the wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle mating surfaces.

Scheme 28

Scheme 28: Installation
Scheme 28: Installation
  1. Lubricate the wheel hub-to-brake disc surface with anti-seize lubricant before installing the brake disc.
  2. Position the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly to the wheel knuckle and install 4 new wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts. Tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft) in the sequence shown in illustration.
  3. Install the wheel knuckle. REFER to «Wheel Knuckle»(ref-517541-S21071114552012121200000) .
NamePart NumberFord SpecificationFill Capacity/Quantity
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-AESE-M1C171-A

Scheme 29

Scheme 29: Exploded View
Scheme 29: Exploded View
ItemService Part NumberDescriptionTool NumberMaterial NameNotes
13C239Dust boot
25130Spring
318183Upper strut mount
4W520215Strut rod nut133 Nm (98 lb-ft)
518198Jounce bumper
65415Lower spring insulator
718124Strut assembly

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