Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
17.
Remove the RH camshaft tensioner and install Timing Chain Tensioner Tool T97T-6K254-A. See Figure 10.
18.
Remove vehicle supports and lower the vehicle.
CAUTION
The RH camshaft sprocket bolt is a left-hand threaded bolt.
NOTE:
If Camshaft Gear Removal Tool T97T-6256-F is being used with the torque wrench, keep the torque wrench IN-LINE with the tool and tighten
the camshaft sprocket to 61 Nm (45 lb-ft). (This tool will amplify the torque). Otherwise, tighten the camshaft sprocket to 85 Nm (63 lb-ft).
See Figure 11.
19.
Tighten the top two clamp bolts on Camshaft Gear Holding Tool T97T-6256-B to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) and then tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt to
85 Nm (63 lb-ft). See Figure 11.
20.
Raise and support the vehicle.
21.
Remove Timing Chain Tensioner Tool T97T-6K254-A and install the RH camshaft tensioner with a new washer and tighten to 44 Nm (32 lb-ft).
