4.0L V6 OHV•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor498 Torque2272 Fluid10 DTC1669 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls15

engine

Timing Chain Guide Torque Specs

for 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 OHV · AWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts

Critical

63 lb-ft · 86 Nm

—

Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

150 lb-ft · 203 Nm

—

Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

—

Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

—

Guide Bolts

Critical

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

—

Sensor Mounting Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

—

Tensioner Bolt

Critical

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

—

Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Critical

Replace if worn

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

—

Timing Cover Bolt

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

—

Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

—

Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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