How to service and repair the upper control arm bushing on Ford Explorer?

First service the upper arm bushing while keeping in mind that suspension fasteners serve as critical system performance elements that often produce major service expenses when they fail. The installation of new fasteners requires using original component numbers or their equivalent while excluding inferior quality and alternate designs. Proper retention of fasteners needs the maintenance of torque values during assembly while preserving their original installation orientation. The procedure for upper arm-to-frame mounting bolt removal requires these hardware components to pass through the frame and bushing before completing bolt tightening. All fasteners should remain loose until the installation is finalized when the vehicle weight rests on wheel and tire assemblies. The two upper arm-to-frame bolts should be taken off from their rearward positions while the two upper arm-to-frame flag nuts should be removed afterward. Before installation you should tighten an upper arm bushing-to-upper arm nut with a value of 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.). To replace the upper arm bushing (rearward mounting) follow the reversal of removal steps with proper tightening of upper arm-to-frame bolts to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).

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Ford Explorer Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Part Number: 8A8Z-5A638-B
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- Other Name: Bush; Suspension Control Arm Bushing, Rear Lower; Lower Control Arm Inner Bushing; Suspension Control Arm Bushing; Insulator; Bushings
- Position: Rear Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Upper Control Arm Insulator, Rear Part Number: 1L2Z-3069-AC
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bush; Suspension Control Arm Bushing, Rear Upper Rearward; Bushings; Control Arm Bushing
- Position: Rear Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lower Control Arm Bushing, Front Part Number: BB5Z-3C377-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bushing; Suspension Control Arm Bushing, Front Forward; Axle Pivot Bushing; Bushings; Control Arm Bushing
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Front
- Replaces: BB5Z-3C377-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Bushings, Front Part Number: GB5Z-3C377-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bushing; Suspension Control Arm Bushing, Front Forward; Control Arm Bushing
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

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To be precise, the Ford Explorer Control Arm Bushing stands out as an important part which defines the reliability and performance factors of the Ford Explorer models. Lying between the control arm and the frame of the car, this Control Arm Bushing reduces stress while maintaining the proper motion for the control arms and wheels through the failure of it absorbing any shock or producing friction on the vertical plane. Its design is very crucial as it helps to improve both the productivity and security of Ford Explorer when interacting with different terrains. Designed and compatible with ford explorer of different generations, this Control Arm Bushing is available in a variety of materials like rubber and polyurethane to satisfy driver's requirements and route characteristics. Material selection directly influences the characteristics of the Control Arm Bushing so that there are types for standard usage, and other types that are designed for more extreme conditions. Today it is considered that the body-on-frame SUV Ford Explorer is one of the most successful in the history of the American automobile market and has six generations, and in this case, the Control Arm Bushing has assumed a decisive role in the creation of a powerful off-road vehicle with excellent conditions for family travel. In particular, one can single out the Control Arm Bushing as the unique product in the automotive market since it improves the car's ride and handling and, therefore, plays a crucial role in the Ford Explorer's suspension. Due to the previous experience, people can consider the Ford Explorer Control Arm Bushing as one of the best options for transportation means.

Ford Explorer Control Arm Bushing Parts and Q&A

Upper Control Arm Insulator, Rear
1L2Z-3069-AC
Q: How to service and repair the upper control arm bushing on Ford Explorer?
A:
First service the upper arm bushing while keeping in mind that suspension fasteners serve as critical system performance elements that often produce major service expenses when they fail. The installation of new fasteners requires using original component numbers or their equivalent while excluding inferior quality and alternate designs. Proper retention of fasteners needs the maintenance of torque values during assembly while preserving their original installation orientation. The procedure for upper arm-to-frame mounting bolt removal requires these hardware components to pass through the frame and bushing before completing bolt tightening. All fasteners should remain loose until the installation is finalized when the vehicle weight rests on wheel and tire assemblies. The two upper arm-to-frame bolts should be taken off from their rearward positions while the two upper arm-to-frame flag nuts should be removed afterward. Before installation you should tighten an upper arm bushing-to-upper arm nut with a value of 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.). To replace the upper arm bushing (rearward mounting) follow the reversal of removal steps with proper tightening of upper arm-to-frame bolts to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).