Removal and Installation
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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the alternator. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
- Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
- Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:
PARTS REMOVAL STEPS SPECIFICATIONPart Steps Left-hand insulator 2-6 Right-hand insulator 1, 3, 4-6, 8 - To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install the front wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
- Install the alternator. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
- Install the fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .