Ford Explorer: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Camshaft Surface Inspection

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Camshaft Surface Inspection

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.

General Procedures - Bearing Inspection

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General Procedures - Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance

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..

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Camshafts

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 303-1685Alignment Tool, Camshaft 303-507Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDCTKIT-2001N-FLMTKIT-2001N-ROW Feeler Gauge Removal NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Driveshaft

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