How to service and repair the steering knuckle on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Start the service or repair of steering knuckles by removing the wheel along with the tire. Place the caliper and anchor plate assembly on mechanic's wire to avoid damage after bolt removal until you discard the bolts. Operation of new bolts during reinstallation requires a torque setting of 165 Nm (122 lb-ft). Service the steering knuckle by first removing the brake disc then separating the wheel speed sensor connector pin-type retainers as well as disconnecting the electrical connector. Install the wheel knuckle bolt that holds the wheel speed sensor harness so it reaches 8 Nm (71 lb-in) torque after installation. Replace the discarding tie-rod end nut with a new one then secure it at 103 Nm (76 lb-ft). The tie rod must be separated from the wheel knuckle through a C-Frame and Screw process to protect against damage from hammer use. The removal of the lower ball joint nut should be permanent according to specifications but new nut installation requires torqueing it to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft). A 2-Jaw Puller should separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle without causing damage to the joint. When replacing the upper ball joint nut install it at 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). To remove the wheel knuckle utilize the C-Frame connected to the Screw tool for separating the upper ball joint. The process ends with reversing the removal steps and verifying front end alignment then possible adjustments if needed.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 8L5Z-3K185-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Right
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 2L2Z-3K185-AA, 1L5Z-3K185-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Adrenalin, Base, XL, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 8L5Z-3K186-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Left
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 2L2Z-3K186-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Adrenalin, Base, XL, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 7L2Z-3K186-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Left
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 6L2Z-3K186-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 7L2Z-3K185-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Right
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 6L2Z-3K185-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Steering Knuckle

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This part of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a steering knuckle, an element that stresses reliability and power in Ford vehicles. Steering Knuckle is an automotive component that connects the suspension system and the steering system; thus, it has a profound impact on the stability of the hort explorer sport trak that was manufactured between 2001 and 2010. This component is reversible to work for RWD as well as FWD/AWD/4WD systems for the purpose to fit it on several models of theExplorer Sport Trac. This property of the Steering Knuckle makes it resistant and usually only replaced when it is damaged; it, therefore, has a long product life. In addition to the suspension component replacements, frequent inspection of the vehicle tremendously boosts the safety and performance of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. For instance, the Steering Knuckle has joints that allow for control arms, tie-rod ends as well as the spindles to be attached on it this features allow for the up and down movements according to the road condition as well as side wise movements for steering. Besides, this functionality adds comfort to the car and induces safety to the car as well. Among Ford Explorer Sport Trac's automobile parts, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac Steering Knuckle is acclaimed for its tough construction and for its strategic position in supporting the steering wheel, both of which make it one of the components that specify the car model's intelligently designed crafts.

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Steering Knuckle Parts and Q&A

Knuckle, Front Driver Side
7L2Z-3K186-A
Q: How to service and repair the steering knuckle on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
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Start the service or repair of steering knuckles by removing the wheel along with the tire. Place the caliper and anchor plate assembly on mechanic's wire to avoid damage after bolt removal until you discard the bolts. Operation of new bolts during reinstallation requires a torque setting of 165 Nm (122 lb-ft). Service the steering knuckle by first removing the Brake Disc then separating the wheel speed sensor connector pin-type retainers as well as disconnecting the electrical connector. Install the wheel knuckle bolt that holds the wheel speed sensor harness so it reaches 8 Nm (71 lb-in) torque after installation. Replace the discarding tie-rod end nut with a new one then secure it at 103 Nm (76 lb-ft). The tie rod must be separated from the wheel knuckle through a C-Frame and Screw process to protect against damage from hammer use. The removal of the lower ball joint nut should be permanent according to specifications but new nut installation requires torqueing it to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft). A 2-Jaw Puller should separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle without causing damage to the joint. When replacing the upper ball joint nut install it at 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). To remove the wheel knuckle utilize the C-Frame connected to the Screw tool for separating the upper ball joint. The process ends with reversing the removal steps and verifying front end alignment then possible adjustments if needed.