502-02-1 Full Frame and Body Mounting 502-02-1

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Frame and Body Mounting The 1B crossmember and transmission crossmember
are included in assembly to the frame but can be
The frame consists of 2 steel-channel rails, 10
serviced separately. For any frame repair, refer to
crossmembers for Explorer Sport Trac or 8
Section 501-35.
crossmembers for Explorer/Mountaineer including a
front crossmember, transmission support Frame-Mounted Heat Shields
crossmember and a rear crossmember (trailer hitch).
The frame-mounted heat shields are attached to the
New side rails and welded crossmembers, including
top of the frame and crossmembers with bolts. The
the trailer hitch, are not installed separately. A front
body must be lifted off the frame enough for access
frame rail repair kit is available if the front rail is to
to the bolts that attach the heat shields to the top of
be repaired and a rear crossmember (hitch) repair
the frame.
kit is available if the rear crossmember or rail is to
be repaired.
Structural Enhancement — Explorer
NOTE: Portions of the frame are removed from this drawing to show the location of the inserts.

Item Part Number Description

1 — Exterior frame reinforcement
2 — Fore reinforcement
3 — Aft reinforcement

Copyright  2007, Ford Motor Company

Last updated: 06/21/2007 2008 Explorer, Mountaineer, Explorer Sport Trac, 7/2007
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
Structural Enhancement — Explorer Sport Trac

Item Part Number Description Body Support — Front End Sheet Metal

1 — Exterior frame reinforcement

2 — Fore reinforcement
3 — Aft reinforcement
4 — External reinforcement

The purpose of these inserts is to enhance the

structural rigidity of the frame in this area. Inserts
cannot be repaired or installed new.
CAUTION: When removing upper body
mounts, enough adjacent body mount support
bolts and nuts must be removed to prevent
damage occurring to the vehicle.
NOTE: Body mounts must be held with a wrench
on the bottom while loosening the bolt from the top.
NOTE: Do not reuse body support mounting
fasteners. New fasteners must be installed for each
fastener that has been removed or loosened.
NOTE: No lubricants of any kind are to be used
during body mount support installation.

Item Part Number Description

1 W710231 Body support bolt
2 00155A Front end sheet metal body
support mount — lower
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
Item Part Number Description Item Part Number Description
3 00154A Front end sheet metal body 4 00154B Body support mount
support mount — upper (Explorer/Mountaineer)
4 W710733 Body support washer 4 00154C Body support mount
5 N621946 Body support nut (Explorer Sport Trac)

Body Support — No. 1 Body Support — No. 2

Item Part Number Description Item Part Number Description

1 W710725 Body support bolt 1 W711547 Body support bolt
2 W710733 Body support washer 2 W710733 Body support washer
3 N800937 Body support nut (2 required) 3 00154C Body support mount — upper
(Continued) 4 00154B Body support mount — lower

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
Body Support — No. 3 Body Support — No. 3
NOTE: Explorer/Mountaineer only. NOTE: Explorer Sport Trac only.

Item Part Number Description Item Part Number Description

1 W711315 Body support bolt 1 W710725 Body support bolt
2 W710733 Body support washer 2 W710733 Body support washer
3 00154E Body support mount — upper 3 N800937 Body support nut (2 required)
4 00155C Body support mount — lower 4 00154 Body support mount

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
Body Support — No. 4 Item Part Number Description
NOTE: Explorer/Mountaineer only. 3 00154D Body support mount — upper
4 00155C Body support mount — lower

Item Part Number Description

1 W711315 Body support bolt
2 W710733 Body support washer
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