How do you replace radius arm bushing on 1996 ford ranger 4 wheel drive 4.0 engine?

Answer 1

Remove front stabilizer bar link attachment. Rotate stabilizer bar up and out of the way.

CAUTION: The axle must be supported on the jack throughout spring removal and installation. Do not hang by the brake hose. If the length of the brake hose is not sufficient to provide adequate clearance for removal and installation of the spring, the front disc brake caliper must be removed from the front wheel spindle. After removal, the front disc brake caliper must be placed on the frame or otherwise supported to prevent suspending the front wheel spindle from the caliper hose. These precautions are absolutely necessary to prevent serious damage to the tube portion of the caliper hose.

Raise the front of the vehicle and place safety stands under the frame. Place a jack under the axle.

Disconnect the lower end of the front shock absorber from the shock lower stud.

Remove the front coil spring. Slowly lower axle until all spring tension is released and adequate clearance exists to remove the front coil spring.

Loosen the axle pivot bolt.

Remove radius arm to radius arm bracket attaching nut and washer. Remove the outer insulator (and shield on right radius arm only) and spacer.

Move the radius arm and axle forward out of the radius arm bracket.

Remove the inner insulator and retainer.

For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order.
Tighten radius arm-to-rear bracket nut 83-113 lb-ft.
Tighten upper shock bolt to 25-33 lb-ft.
Tighten axle pivot bolt 111-148 lb-ft.