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:
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
DDM
2
SCCM
3
Memory set switch
4
DSM
5
BCM
6
MS-CAN
7
HS-CAN2
8
Steering column control switch
9
Steering column tilt motor
10
Hall effect sensor
11
GWM
12
Steering column telescopic motor
13
Hall effect sensor
14
HS-CAN1
Sys..
Overview
The IPC uses the following methods and functionality to alert the driver of vehicle conditions:
gauges
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warning messages
warning chimes
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