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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EXPLORER AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSUSPENSIONCONTROL ARMCONTROL ARM BUSHINGSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5L
Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Lower Arm Bushing
Special Tool(s)
Removal
1. Remove the lower arm. REFER to Lower Arm .
2. Index-mark the position of the lower arm to the bushing to refer to during installation.
3. NOTE: Use the Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover to secure the lower arm bushing while separating the bushing from the lower arm.
Using the 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, a suitable press and adapters, remove the lower arm bushing.
Installation
1. NOTE: Use 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) to clamp and hold the lower arm while installing the bushing.
Install 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) onto the lower arm.
2. Transfer the index mark to the new lower arm bushing.
3. NOTE: Use 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) to clamp and hold the lower arm while installing the bushing.
Align the index marks and, using 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) , a suitable press and adapters, install a new lower arm bushing.
4. Install the lower arm. REFER to Lower Arm .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.