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2002 FORD EXPLORER

4.0L V6 SOHC•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

10 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor1186 Torque11472 Fluid16 DTC1494 Battery2 Maintenance0 Recalls10

drivetrain

Differential Fluid Change - Front Torque Specs

for 2002 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 SOHC · 4WD

Units

18 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Axle Nut

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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CV Bolts

52 lb-ft · 70 Nm

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CV Bolts

52 lb-ft · 70 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

63 lb-ft · 85 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

63 lb-ft · 85 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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