I have a 1994 Ford Explorer 4X4. I am a soldier in the U. S. Army. I recently failed the inspection due to excess play in the hubs. I was told there are three front ends. I just want to know which one I have so I can order the right bearings.the three I was told there are Dana, Spicer 35 and spicer 28. Please Help.
Thanks
Sgt need to fix it.

For axle shaft bearing, you need a Timken Part # 5707, $12.99, AutoZone. Dana/Spicer 35IFS Axle; Front Right

Put your VIN in the Motorcraft link below:

http://www.fordparts.com/Landing/Motorcraft.aspx


Based on AutoZone's and RockAuto.com's websites, it looks like you need Timken Part #5707:

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/parts/partsShelf.jsp?categoryDisplayName=Drivetrain&fromType=parts&fromString=search&parentId=12-0&currentPage=1&filterByKeyWord=axle+shaft+bearing&isSearchByPartNumber=false&navValue=11201708&categoryNValue=11299999&fromWhere=&itemId=1708-0&displayName=Axle+Shaft+Bearing+-+Front&searchText=axle+shaft+bearing


http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

Yes I am trying to get the right wheel bearings on order. The car care center will install them for me at a hefty fee but I am in school and can't get there for the wife.
Sgtneedsitfixed

For wheel bearings, it looks like Timken Set37, $15.99 at AutoZone. Put your 17 digit VIN in the Motorcraft link to confirm--go to Driveline and Axles, then Axle Bearings and Seals.

I entered the vin and the motorcraft site said it could not find it. I know it is correct as i wnet out and verified it three times.
Thanks

Does that help, Sgt?

Sorry for the caps.

The VIN needs to be exactly 17 characters long, for it to work in the Motorcraft site.

it is 17 numbers and letters. 1FMDU34X9RUC16347

Unfortunate. I don't know what's wrong.

Well thanks I will quadruple check the vin in the morning and then check again and see if I can get it to work. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again
Sgt needsitfixed.

I would go with Timken, since that's what Ford uses as OEM. I don't think, then, you'll order the wrong bearings.