Ford Explorer: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Clearance
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance.
Remove the crankshaft main bearing cap and crankshaft main bearing.
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Position a piece of Plastigage across the crankshaft main bearing surface.
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NOTE:
Do not turn the crankshaft while carrying out this procedure.
Install and tighten to specifications, then remove the crankshaft main bearing cap.
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Measure the Plastigage to get the crankshaft main
bearing clearance. The Plastigage should be smooth and flat. A changing
width indicates a tapered or damaged crankshaft or crankshaft bearing.
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be
within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock and SealerTA-25-B
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Repair
All core plu..
Other information:
Charging
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Batteries will discharge due to normal parasitic key
off-loads when the vehicle is on a dealer lot or parked by the customer
for an extended period of time...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
307-346
(T97T-7902-A)
Retainer, Torque ConverterTKIT-1998-LM (NavigatoR)TKIT-1997-F/FLM/LT
Magnetic Socket
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Wooden Block
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease SprayXL-5-A
ESB-M1C93-B
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QUL..
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Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent
access key is inside your vehicle.
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