Ford explorer torque on timing chain tensioners 03 ford explorer

SOURCE: 1997 Ford Explorer SOHC. timing chains

The front of the motor has to be removed to access the chains and guides [which may have broken] This can be done without removing the engine, but there are special tools needed to set the chain timing and also for removal of the crank dampner. It is not an easy task.

SOURCE: 2001 Ford Explorer 4.0 SOHC no timing marks on cam or chain

get a haynes manual and look up camshaft replacement..its worth the 30 bucks

SOURCE: how hard is it to replace timing chain on ford

There are 2 different 4.0L type engines on Ford Explorers if it is the VIN letter E (8th number reading left to right) then yes it has a timing chain on the back and there are 3 timing chains on the front. You will need special tools to hold the timing in place whille you change the chains. You can buy them from several different tool manufacturers. I bought mine from Snap-on but it was several hundred dollars and came with many different adapters for several different engines. But be prepared to spend a little money they aren't cheap even the small sets. Depending upon how much you'll use them you may want to see how much it would cost to have it done or try to find someone to loan you some. If you do then it's just a matter of following the procedure in the maintenance manual. As far as how hard is it? It isn't rocket science but I would make sure you read over the procedure in a repair manual, see if you can get the special tools you will need and depending upon your mechanical aptitude determine if it's something you want to tackle yourself. Good luck.

SOURCE: 01 ford explorer sport trac rear timing chain diagram

They will not loan you the tools.....how else will they continue to rip off the average garage junkie and make lots of money?

Tom Shanks

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• Posted on Nov 25, 2009

SOURCE: How to install a 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.6L V8

Unless the timing chain suffered a catastrophic failure, ie broke into many pieces, you should not need to replace the cam and crank gears, the tensioner arm and tensioner. The timing chain and guide I can agree need to be replaced, but without a physical examination, you can't just say "replace all these parts". If you do let this mechanic do the work, insist on him giving you ALL the old parts. Then take them to another shop and ask their opinion. You may find the mechanic is honest, but I suspect not.