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I need to change the front 2 because they make a clicking sound when I turn my front 2 wheels.
Ans: No, it is not a “simple” job…if you want to tackle it yourself, you need to buy a Haynes manual first, and follow the instructions carefully…you will also need some right size wrenches/sockets, as different [...]

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Measure the vehicle from the center of the hub to the fender lip and record this measurement below.
2. Be sure you are working on a level surface. Block the rear tires and raise the front of the vehicle. Support the frame with jack stands.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Disconnect the steering linkage and [...]

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Removing
Remove decorative wheel cover, for light-alloy wheels pull off protective cap (use pulling hook in vehicle tool kit). Remove bolt for driveshaft. (Only remove when vehicle is standing on its wheels: danger of accident). Remove wheel. Secure brake rotor using a wheel bolt. Remove bolt. Pull cable of ABS wheel speed sensor out of bracket [...]

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Preparing the Vehicle
1. Raise the vehicle and support the body on jack stands.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
Strut Removal
1. Remove the sway bar by removing the four inner sway bar bolts and sway bar link on each side of the vehicle.
2. In the trunk compartment on one side of the vehicle, remove the plastic cover over [...]

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Removal (Bronco & F150/250 With Manual Locking Hubs)
1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove locking hubs. See LOCKING HUBS
article. Remove caliper with brake line attached and wire aside, without tension on brake hose.
2. Remove hub bearing lock nut, lock ring and adjusting nut. Using Spanner Lock Nut Wrench (T86T-1197-
A), remove nuts. [...]

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Sodium-based grease is not compatible with lithium-based grease. Read the package labels and be careful not to mix the two types. If there is any doubt as to the type of grease used, completely clean the old grease from the bearing and hub before replacing.
2WD MODELS 1. Raise and support the vehicle safely. 2. Remove [...]

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The Stiffy ™ Adjustable Engine Torque Damper is engineered to reduce deflection under hard acceleration and cornering for improved performance and power to weight transfer. Deflection in the motor mounts, as with the chassis and suspension, is a formidable enemy in power and weight transfer, robbing valuable horsepower and control. The innovative, built-in damper eliminates [...]

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Proceeding work
Spark plugs removed. Refer to Powertrain Management – Ignition System – Spark Plug
- Service and Repair – Procedures
Replacing and riveting timing chain
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate a component or tool in the associated
illustration.

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Installation of this suspension leveling kit will require a basic automotive tool set, a jack, two jack stands, and a portable drill with a 3/8-13/32 drill bit or a 3/8-16 tap. Park the vehicle on level ground and firmly set the emergency brake. Place the transmission into PARK. Please pay close attention to the [...]

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Step 1: Position truck on a flat surface and lift front wheels off of ground using jack stands or a (2) two post lift if available, and remove the driver’s side front wheel. Next loosen and remove the Upper ball joint nut, Tie rod nut and Sway bar nut on the same side of the [...]

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