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Engine - 4.0L V6 - VIN X: Specifications Ford Explorer II

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Crankcase Capacity

Crankcase capacity is 5 qts. (4.75L) with oil filter.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolt30-40 (40-55)
Camshaft Position Synchronizer Hold-Down Bolt22 (30)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt44-50 (60-68)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt7-10 (9-13)
Connecting Rod Nut(1)
Crankshaft Damper-To-Crankshaft Bolt (2)
Step 130-37 (40-50)
Step 2Additional 80-90 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt (2) (3)
Step 148 (65)
Step 259-62 (80-85)
Step 3Additional 80-85 Degrees
Engine Mount-To-Crossmember Nut65-97 (88-132)
Engine Mount-To-Engine Bolt44-59 (60-80)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt20 (27)
Fan Clutch30-100 (40-135)
Flexplate-To-Torque Converter Bolt22-30 (30-41)
Flywheel-To-Crankshaft Bolt
Step 19-11 (12-15)
Step 250-55 (68-75)
Flex Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt
Step 110 (13)
Step 252 (71)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt
Step 125 (35)
Step 266-77 (90-104)
Oil Level Sensor15 (20)
Oil Pump Retaining Bolt13-15 (17-21)
Power Steering Bracket Bolt30-40 (41-54)
Rocker Arm Assembly Bolt (4)
Step 122-25 (30-34)
Step 2Additional 90 Degrees
Starter Bolt15-20 (20-27)
Timing Chain Cover Bolt13-15 (17-21)
Transmission Crossmember Bolt65-87 (88-118)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt15-18 (20-25)
Water Pump Pulley17-20 (23-27)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Position Sensor Screws23-30 (2.5-3.5)
Lower Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts (5)
Step 122 (2.5)
Step 289 (10)
Step 3115 (13)
Step 4(6)
Oil Pan Bolt/Nut62-89 (7-10)
Oil Pan-To-Transmission Bolt62-89 (7-10)
Valve Cover Bolt71-89 (8-10)
Water Pump Bolt71-108 (8-12)
(1) Tighten nuts in 2 steps; first to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m), and then an additional 90 degrees. (2) DO NOT reuse bolts. (3) Tighten in sequence. see scheme 3 (4) Tighten bolts evenly, 2 turns at a time. (5) Tighten in sequence. see scheme 2 (6) Tighten to 11-13 ft. lbs. (15-18 N.m).
(1)Tighten nuts in 2 steps; first to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m), and then an additional 90 degrees.
(2)DO NOT reuse bolts.
(3)Tighten in sequence. see scheme 3
(4)Tighten bolts evenly, 2 turns at a time.
(5)Tighten in sequence. see scheme 2
(6)Tighten to 11-13 ft. lbs. (15-18 N.m).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement245 Cu. In. (4.0L)
Bore3.94" (100 mm)
Stroke3.31" (84 mm)
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Fuel SystemSFI

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARINGS & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Crankshaft
End Play
Standard.0020-.0125 (.05-.32)
Service Limit.0125 (.32)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter2.2433-2.2441 (56.980-57.000)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0006 (.015)
Journal Taper(1) .0006 (.015)
Journal Runout (Max.).002 (.05)
Oil Clearance
Desired.0008-.0015 (.020-.038)
Allowable.0005-.0022 (.013-.055)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter2.1252-2.1260 (53.980-54.000)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0003 (.008)
Journal Taper(1) .0003 (.008)
Oil Clearance
Desired.0003-.0024 (.008-.061)
Allowable.0005-.0022 (.013-.056)
(1) Specification listed is per 1" (25.4 mm).
(1)Specification listed is per 1" (25.4 mm).

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

CONNECTING RODS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter
Pin Bore.9217-.9236 (23.411-23.459)
Crankpin Bore2.2370-2.2378 (56.820-56.840)
Center-To-Center Length5.7467-5.7494 (145.966-146.035)
Maximum Bend (1).0005 (.013)
Maximum Twist (1).0015 (.038)
Side Play
Standard.0036-.0106 (.091-.269)
Service Limit.014 (.36)
(1) Specification listed is measured at the ends of an 8" (203 mm) bar, 4" (102 mm) on each side of rod center line.
(1)Specification listed is measured at the ends of an 8" (203 mm) bar, 4" (102 mm) on each side of rod center line.

CONNECTING RODS

ENGINE PISTONS, PISTON PINS & PISTON RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pistons
Clearance.0008-.0019 (.020-.048)
Diameter(1) 3.9524-3.9531 (100.390-100.409)
Pin Bore Diameter.9450-.9452 (24.003-24.008)
Pins
Diameter
Red Pin.9446-.9448 (23.993-23.998)
Blue Pin.9448-.9449 (23.998-24.000)
Length2.84-2.87 (72.1-72.9)
Piston Fit.0003-.0006 (.008-.015)
Rod FitPress Fit
Rings
No. 1 & 2
End Gap.015-.023 (.38-.58)
Side Clearance.0020-.0033 (.051-.084)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap (Steel Rail).015-.055 (.38-1.40)
Side ClearanceSnug Fit
(1) Measure at piston pin bore, 90 degrees to pin.
(1)Measure at piston pin bore, 90 degrees to pin.

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter3.9527-3.9543 (100.398-100.439)
Maximum Taper.010 (.25)
Maximum Out-Of-Round
Standard.0015 (.038)
Service Limit.005 (.13)
Maximum Deck Warpage(1)
(1) .003" (.08mm) within a 6" (152 mm) area or .006" (.15 mm) overall.
(1).003" (.08mm) within a 6" (152 mm) area or .006" (.15 mm) overall.

CYLINDER BLOCK

ENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Face Angle44°
Face Runout.002" (.051 mm)
Head Diameter
Intake1.71" (43.5 mm)
Exhaust1.36" (34.5 mm)
Stem Diameter
Intake.3159-.3167" (8.024-8.044 mm)
Exhaust.3149-.3156" (8.998-8.016 mm)
Valve Margin.031" (.79 mm)
Valve Springs
Free Length1.91" (48.5 mm)
Installed Height1.58-1.61" (40.1-40.9 mm)
Out-Of-Square.078" (1.98 mm)
Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)
Pressure
Closed60-68 @ 1.59 (27-31 @ 37.8)
Open138-149 @ 1.22 (63-68 @ 31.0)

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Maximum Warpage (1).003" (.08 mm)
Valve Seats
Seat Angle45°
Seat Width.060-.079" (1.52-2.00 mm)
Maximum Seat Runout.0015" (.038 mm)
Valve Guides
Valve Guide Bore I.D..3174-.3184" (8.062-8.087 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance
Intake.0008-.0025" (.020-.064 mm)
Exhaust.0018-.0035" (.046-.089 mm)
(1) Specification listed is within 6" (152 mm). Overall warpage is .006" (.15 mm). DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original gasket surface.
(1)Specification listed is within 6" (152 mm). Overall warpage is .006" (.15 mm). DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original gasket surface.

CYLINDER HEAD

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Camshaft Bearing I.D.
No. 11.951-1.952 (49.56-49.58)
No. 21.937-1.938 (49.20-49.23)
No. 31.922-1.923 (48.82-48.84)
No. 41.907-1.908 (48.44-48.46)
End Play.002-.013 (.051-.318)
Journal Runout.005 (.13)
Lobe Lift Wear Limit.005 (.13)
Oil Clearance
Standard.0010-.0026 (.025-.066)
Service Limit.006 (.15)
Valve Lift.4024 (10.220)

CAMSHAFT

VALVE LIFTERS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Lifter Diameter.8742-.8755 (22.205-22.238)
Oil Clearance
Standard.0005-.0022 (.013-.056)
Service Limit.005 (.13)

VALVE LIFTERS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: SPECIAL TOOLS
Scheme 1: SPECIAL TOOLS

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