1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

Use the camshaft chain tensioner tool and install it into the RH cylinder head. Access to the
chain tensioner is through the fender well.
1. 
Rotate the crankshaft one revolution.
2. 
Position the crankshaft at top dead center of number one cylinder and install the crankshaft
holding tool. The crankshaft holding tool must firmly contact the cylinder block.
3. 
Position the camshaft timing slots to properly fit the camshaft holding tool and position the
tool on the RH cylinder head. The camshaft timing...

sufficient quantity. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is
contaminated or is several years old.
Remove one or both valve covers.
3. 
Remove the upper and lower intake manifolds.
4. 
Remove the accessory drive belt.
5. 
If the LH cylinder head is being removed, proceed as follows: Remove the A/C compressor/power steering mounting bracket and position it out of the way.
1. 
Remove the engine oil dipstick and tube.
2. 
6. 
If the RH cylinder head is being...

Connect the negative battery cable, then start and run the engine. Check for leaks.
23. 
Oil Pan
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2.3L and 2.5L Engines
Oil pan on the 1994 2.3L engine-1995-99 engines similarClick to enlarge
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
1. 
Remove the engine assembly from vehicle.
2. 
CAUTION
Do NOT turn the engine assembly upside down with the oil pan still attached. Sludge and debris in the oil pan
will fall into the cylinders, pistons and connecting rods, possibly causing rapid wear....

Apply a 0.24 inch (6mm) bead of silicone gasket sealant in six places; on both sides of the rear main
cap and front cover humps and along the seams for the cover-to-engine block.
7. 
Position and press into place the new oil pan gasket onto the oil pan mounting flange.
8. 
Using a straight edge, line up the oil pan to the engine block.
9. 
Install the oil pan mounting bolts. The 2 long bolts are installed in the two rear pan holes (holes 15
and 18 shown in the illustration) near the flywheel.
10....

Oil pan gasket positioning on the 2.9L engine
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Oil pan bolt torque sequence on the 2.9L engine Click to enlarge
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3.0L Engine
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
1. 
Remove the oil level dipstick.
2. 
Remove the fan shroud. Leave the fan shroud over the fan assembly.
3. 
Remove the motor mount nuts from the frame.
4. 
WARNING
On models equipped with distributor ignition, failure to remove the distributor will damage or break it when
the engine is lifted.
If equipped, mark and remove the distributor assembly from the engine.
5. 
Raise and support the vehicle safely. Remove the oil level sensor wire.
6. 
Drain the...

Oil pan installation for the 3.0L engine
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Tighten the pan bolts EVENLY to 9 ft. lbs. working from the center to the end position on the oil pan.
16. 
Install low-oil level sensor connector. Lower engine assembly to original position.
17. 
Install right hand axle I-Beam. Install the brake caliper. Refer to the necessary service procedures.
18. 
Install transmission inspection cover. Install starter motor.
19. 
Lower the vehicle and install the fan shroud.
20. 
Install motor mount retaining...

Install a new crankshaft rear main bearing cap wedge seal. The seal should fit snugly into the sides of
the rear main bearing cap.
6. 
Oil pan installation on the 4.0L engine (VIN X)Click to enlarge
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Checking oil pan alignment on the 4.0L engine (VIN X)
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Position the oil pan gasket to the engine block and place the oil pan in correct position on the 4
locating studs.
7. 
Tighten the oil pan retaining bolts EVENLY to 5-7 ft. lbs.
8. 
The transmission bolts to the engine and oil pan. There are 2 spacers on the rear of the oil pan to allow
proper mating of the transmission and oil pan. If these spacers were lost, or the oil pan was replaced,
you must determine the proper spacers to...

4.0L SOHC Engine (VIN E)
The 4.0L SOHC engine does not use an oil pan in the conventional sense. There is a separate access
panel that unbolts from what would be considered the oil pan (which is now known as the ladder
frame).
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
1. 
Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. 
Drain the engine oil.
3. 
Exploded view of the 4.0L SOHC engine oil pan assembly
Remove the ten oil pan bolts and remove the pan.
4. 
Installation is the reverse of removal. Clean the gasket...