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1993 Ford Explorer Repair Question


Topics covered: Axle, Axle bearing, Dent.
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Asked on February 28, 2009

Front inner and outer bearings

Steering problem
1993 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

i have a 1993 ford explorer 4x4 i took it to get new tires on it and the mechanic said the inner and outer bearings are bad are they hard to replace?
Avatar Asked by jjohnson3317

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Replied on March 1, 2009

Hi:
Either front or rear are difficult. This doesn't have bearings like the older style vehicles. The front has hub bearings, and the rear has axle bearings. I recommend if you do it, get yourself a good manual that provides step by step directions and pictures to help identify parts.

Joe

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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