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    Upper ball joints - camber bolt removal

    I was able to get the 2 smaller metal lines to flex enough, but there is a thicker metal line that will not flex. I also noticed on my other 97 Explorer that those bolts where installed in a different direction (the easy direction to get them out).
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    Upper ball joints - camber bolt removal

    Hello, I just replace my lower ball joints and wanted to also do the uppers. However, for the drivers side uppers, I cannot get the camber bolt out (the one closest the firewall) since there are several metal lines in the way that I cannot seem to move. Any recommendations for someone who...
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    CV axle nut size for 97 explorer 4x4

    Thanks, I went by Oreilly's to get the Moog lowers and they will also loan out a CV nut socket set so I should be all set.
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    CV axle nut size for 97 explorer 4x4

    Hello, I need to replace my lower ball joints, so I need to buy the socket to remove the CV nut on my 97 Explorer 4x4 as I don't have any this large. The post on how to replace the lowers shows a 32mm, but before I go out and buy that size, does anyone know what size the 97 takes so I can...
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    Where to get 4 wheel drive codes scanned at

    My 4x4 lights flashed a few times (6 flashes every 2-3 minutes) for about 5 miles then stopped. And then I found out the hard way this weekend when it snowed that my 4 wheel drive is not working. Can any of the code scanners/readers you borrow from the auto parts store tell the problem or do...
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    Suspension Squeaks like crazy!

    I have the same problem, but is is only coming from the drivers side. I just cannot figure out what is causing it. However, after I drive it for about 20 minutes, the squeak goes away. It squeaks when I turn the wheel, and when I go over a bump. I would love to know what others think is wrong.
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    How to correctly change transmission fluid

    So I can put in new fluid using this method: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=644164&postcount=5 And then after that, I drop the pan to change the filter? Is that the correct order?
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    How to correctly change transmission fluid

    Thanks, so there is no way to just drain all the old fluid out like you can do with engine oil?
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    How to correctly change transmission fluid

    I have been reading on this forum how to change the automatic transmission fluid in my 97 Explorer w/ 150,000 miles. I just purchased it and the owner told me she never changed it or flushed it. Does anyone know how to properly change it so I get out all the old fluid? I read that just...
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