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    Jan 30, 2010, 12:59 PM
    how do i identify my front axle on a ford explorer 4x4
    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.
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    Sgt need to fix it.
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    Jan 30, 2010, 01:14 PM

    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/cat...+shaft+bearing


    http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
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    Jan 30, 2010, 01:23 PM

    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.
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    Jan 30, 2010, 01:35 PM

    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.
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    Jan 30, 2010, 01:47 PM

    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
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    Jan 30, 2010, 01:48 PM

    Does that help, Sgt?
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    Jan 30, 2010, 01:48 PM
    Sorry for the caps.
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    Jan 30, 2010, 01:49 PM
    The VIN needs to be exactly 17 characters long, for it to work in the Motorcraft site.
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    Jan 30, 2010, 01:53 PM

    it is 17 numbers and letters. 1FMDU34X9RUC16347
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    Jan 30, 2010, 01:58 PM

    Unfortunate. I don't know what's wrong.
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    Jan 30, 2010, 02:02 PM

    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.
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    Jan 30, 2010, 02:03 PM
    I would go with Timken, since that's what Ford uses as OEM. I don't think, then, you'll order the wrong bearings.
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