Removal and Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

On 4x4 vehicles, loosen the axle retainer nut.

Fig 1: Loosening Axle Retainer Nut (4x4 Vehicles)
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NOTE: The wheel speed sensor electrical connectors are located in the engine compartment secured to the fender aprons.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor

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Disconnect the wheel speed sensor.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE - FRONT .

To remove individual suspension parts, only carry out the listed steps.

COMPONENT REMOVAL STEPS

Component	Steps
Wheel bearing and hub assembly	1-8
Wheel knuckle	1-13
Upper Arm	12, 14-16
Lower arm	11, 17-27

Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Bearing, Hub, Knuckle, Upper Arm And Lower Arm Components
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Illustration 2 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Bearing, Hub, Knuckle, Upper Arm And Lower Arm Components
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.