Ford Explorer: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
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Inspect the wheel bearing and wheel hub for damage. Replace as necessary.
Installation
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Press the wheel stud into the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
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Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Other information:
WARNING: Hill descent control cannot control descent in all surface conditions
and circumstances, such as ice or extremely steep grades. Hill descent control is
a driver assist system and cannot substitute for good judgment by the driver. Failure
to do so may result in loss of vehicle control, crash or serious injury...
Removal
NOTE:
Base vehicle shown, Police vehicle similar.
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
All vehicles
Remove the rear door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Rear Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...
Categories
When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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