GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Low Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating PM-12-A |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm |
|---|---|
| 1B crossmember nuts | 103 |
| Front end sheet metal support bolt | 55 |
| Front end sheet metal support nut | 55 |
| Heat shield bolts | 18 |
| No. 1 body support bolt | 90 |
| No. 1 body support nuts | 103 |
| No. 2 body support bolt | 90 |
| No. 3 body support bolt | 90 |
| No. 3 body support nuts | 103 |
| No. 4 body support bolt (Explorer/Mountaineer only) | 90 |
| Spare tire heat shield bolt | 15 |
| Transfer case skid plate bolt | 15 |
| Transmission crossmember lower bolts | 80 |
| Transmission crossmember upper nuts | 143 |
| Transmission mount nuts | 90 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The frame consists of 2 steel channel rails, 9 crossmember for Explorer Sport Trac or 8 crossmember for Explorer/Mountaineer including a front crossmember, transmission support crossmember and a rear crossmember (trailer hitch). New side rails and welded crossmember, including the trailer hitch, are not installed separately. A front frame rail repair kit is available if the front rail is to be repaired and a rear crossmember (hitch) repair kit is available if the rear crossmember or rail is to be repaired.
The 1B crossmember and transmission crossmember are included in assembly to the frame but can be serviced separately.
Frame-Mounted Heat Shields
The frame-mounted heat shields are attached to the top of the frame and crossmember with bolts. The body must be lifted off the frame enough for access to the bolts that attach the heat shields to the top of the frame.
Note. Portions of the frame are removed from this drawing to show the location of the inserts.
Scheme 7
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exterior frame reinforcement | |
| 2 | Fore reinforcement | |
| 3 | Aft reinforcement |
Scheme 8
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exterior frame reinforcement | |
| 2 | Fore reinforcement | |
| 3 | Aft reinforcement | |
| 4 | External reinforcement |
The purpose of these inserts is to enhance the structural rigidity of the frame in this area. The inserts cannot be replaced or repaired.