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Specifications Index

EXPLORER SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service A/C SYSTEM GENERAL SERVICING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
8.8" Ring Gear Differentials 60-80 ft.lb (81-108 N.m)
4WD 157-212 ft.lb (213-287 N.m)
Battery BATTERY
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Drive Belt Routing See illustration under DRIVE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 110 kPa (16 psi)
Thermostat R & I
4.0L THERMOSTAT
5.0L THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
4.0L WATER PUMP
5.0L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
4.0L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure 40-60 psi (2.8-4.2 kg/cm2 )
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
5.0L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil pressure 40-60 psi (2.8-4.2 kg/cm2 )
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel
4.0L Step 1: 9-11 lb.ft (12-15 N.m)
Step 2: 50-55 lb.ft (68-75 N.m)
5.0L 75-85 ft. lb (102-115 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
KOEO 35-45 psi
KOER 30-40 psi
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
4.0L FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
5.0L FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Fuel Filter Location FUEL FILTER
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
4.0L FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
5.0L FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 7000 Per Foot
Ignition Wires (Routing)
4.0L See illustration under FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
5.0L See illustration under FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Spark Plug
4.0L (AWSF-42PP)
Gap 0.052-0.056 In. (1.3-1.4 mm)
Torque 7-15 ft. lb (9-20 N.m)
5.0L (ASF-42P)
Gap 0.052-0.056 In. (1.3-1.4 mm)
Torque 7-15 ft. lb (9-20 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque
Dana 35 IFS 85-115 ft. lb (115-155 N.m)
4WD 100 ft. lb (135 N.m)