Ford Explorer: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Camshaft Surface Inspection
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Inspect the camshaft lobes for pitting or damage in the
active area. Minor pitting is acceptable outside the active area. The
active area includes the opening ramp and closing ramp. The opening ramp
is the point where the lifter just begins to lift until the point it
reaches the nose of the lobe. The closing ramp is the point from the
nose back down to the lash point. The base circle of the camshaft is not
the active area.
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..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-476
(T94P-9472-A)
Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen SensorTKIT-1994-LM/MTKIT-1994-FTKIT-1994-FLM/FM
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize LubricantXL-2
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Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock LubricantXL-1
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installati..
Refueling System Overview
A - Fuel filler door.
B - Fuel tank filler valve.
C - Fuel tank filler pipe.
Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank filler cap.
A - Left-hand side. To open the fuel filler door, press the center rear edge
of the fuel filler door and then release...
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WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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