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My experience today I replaced the hub/bearing on my '02 today. I bought the best NAPA sells and it's a timken bearing and yes, they supply 3 new mounting bolts AND 2 new rotor cage bolts. Getting the 3 bolts out wasn't too bad - used my 15mm offset box end. Worst was getting the rotors off...

I did mine on my 02 Explorer recently and the EGR tube was the biggest pain. I had to buy a 27mm 1/2" drive crowfoot wrench. I could also have used a 25 mm open end. I never did get the end of it loose at the manifold so ended up bending it (very tough tube) enough to get the passenger side...

I got sick and tired of the aroma of burnt oil on the exhaust manifolds....every time at a stop light the fumes would be overwhelming! So I finally bit the bullet and did this job. It's a pain! You need to remove the intake manifold to get access to the valve covers. It's a good idea to...

Yep - did this replacement No special puller required once the hub is off. Pry the axle out - the inner stub axle will probably come out with the cv axle. You may think you're not able to get the axle out because of not enough room - again, there is an inner axle that is supposed to stay...

I finished! Nope, the strut did not have to be removed. The problem was that I was pulling out the axle shaft along with the stub axle. Once I figured that out and separated the two, the stub axle came out. The next challenge was getting the old oil seal out and the new one in. After trying...

Has anyone done this on a 2002 or similar Explorer??? I'm not a novice and have done this on many cars but am stuck now. I've got just about everything removed but can't get the shaft inner boot past the sway bar and the bottom of the shock. I got the knuckle off the car (therefore the upper...

Thanks for the replies! I've got a good slide hammer and a generic bushing driver set. I've been looking on-line for a decent puller but can't believe I really need anything fancy. The final challenge will be finding the correct seal! Per Amazon, the National 710428 is NOT the right fit, but...

I've got a leaky seal on my 2002 XLS right front axle (4WD). I replaced the hubs this past year, so pulling the axle should be no problem. The manual calls for special tools to remove the seal and replace. I've always pulled seals with a claw hammer or screwdriver. Has anyone replaced the...

I had a similar symptom in that all I had was air blowing from defrost - none from the dash vents. After removing the glove box I could see the problem. In my case there was a lever that needed to be actuated (moved) to send air to the dash vents. This lever was visible to the left side of...

Suggestion.... You might not want to try and remove them. Get a good 1/2" drill bit and drill holes close to them and bolt it up with good grade 8 bolts and nuts. I had the same problem on the passenger side and was able to do this (drill and use bolts) and used exiting holes in the side of...

Hint on this..try replacing the belt. You can get chirping just due to an old belt. And replacing the tensioner pulley is easy, as I recall. I did it on my 2002 xls. Tom

I used the splined versions and replace both left and right front upper ball joints recently. It was not a really tough job - obviously you need a ball joint press tool. With that, it's pretty simple. Tom

I agree - stay away from the '02-'05. I have a 2002 XLS and it has been a bunch of headaches. Another VERY annoying problem that can't be solved is that U-haul will NOT rent to Explorers, so if you want to tow a rented trailer, don't plan to do it with an Explorer. Tom

How I pressed the bearing and hub myself Well, I did the job using my new Harbor Freight 20 ton press. It really wasn't that hard and since I just did it today, I can give all the details. With the hub off, I found that it would be best to remove the parking brakes and all hardware - don't...

Thanks for all the detail! I also have the Harbor Freight 20 ton press and little in the way of adaptors, except a ton of large sockets. For the life of me I still can't see how you "beat" off the hub. I have the spindle assembly with old hub and bearing off the car. I also did get the large...

How to press the bearings on and off? Ok, I bought a 20 ton shop press because I got tired of going to the shop all the time to press the new bearings on. So I have the rear hub off with parking brakes still attached along with backing plate. (The guys at the shop had me bring it in like that...

I have some answers to some of your questions. I just did my front right hub/bearing. I have an offset box set and these indeed are important. I did find that by a combination of turning the wheel and pushing the axle in a bit that it was somewhat easier to get the 3 bolts out - still tough...

Hi, I had the trans replaced recently and ever since I get exhasut smell inside while stopped at lights, etc. This is with windows closed. My questions: 1) What's the likely way for exhaust ingress? 2) What exhaust system connections need to be broken to do an AT R&R? 3) Since it's a...

This will probably be long - maybe a bit funny too! I got my 2002 xls Explorer 4.0l about 6 years ago used. From day one there have been issues, most of the ones everyone else has experienced. I wish I'd known about the Uhaul problem about not renting to Explorers but I've managed to live...

Jack the car up and check each wheel for slop by seeing if the wheel/ tire wiggles vertically (about the vertical axis). If so, you probably need new bearings. I replaced my rear bearings at about 75k and then again at 108k miles. Tom

If you have a wiring diagram and a multimeter (without a multimeter you can use 2 batteries and a flashlight bulb) you should be able to check for continuity from end to end of the wires using an extension wire. If this doesn't make any sense to you feel free to email me. I've had a control...

Well, the problem was diagnosed and repaired as simply being loose prop shaft bolts. I hate it when I have someone else work on one of my cars!!!! Thanks for all your help and comments! Tom

Thanks for the replies. You all verified what I believed to be necessary - marking the prop shaft/diff flange before removing. I'll be nagging the idiot shop tomorrow. Just makes me wonder - also they supposedly gave it a test drive. I just shake my head in frustration. Thanks, Tom

Hi, 2002 XLS 4 door. The AT totally died 2 weeks ago and I took it to a shop for a rebuilt trans. They put it in and I had a terrible vibration above about 40-45 mph. It was also dropping out of drive while at a stop light. Took it back to shop and they said they fixed it but it still has...

I know this because I replaced one rear upper arm with ball joint!