Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
Crankshaft: Specifications
Crankshaft and Flywheel
Main Bearing Journal Diameter ................................................................................................................... 67.483 - 67-503 mm (2.65 - 2.657 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal-Diameter ......................................................................................................... 52.983 - 53.003 mm (2.0819 - 2.0867 inch)
Crankshaft Free End Play ........................................................................................................................... 0.130 - 0.301 mm (0.0051 - 0.0118 inch)
Crankshaft Runout to Rear Face of Block .................................................................................................................... 0.050 mm MAX (0.002 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Clearance to Crankshaft-Desired ................................................................................................................................ 0.027 - 0.069 (0.001 - 0.0027)
Clearance to Crankshaft-Allowable ..................................................................................................................... 0.027 - 0.069 (0.001 - 0.0027 inch)
Bearing Wall Thickness (STD) ............................................................................................................................................. 2.451 mm (0.0965 inch)
Main Bearings
Clearance to Crankshaft-Desired ................................................................................................................ 0.025 - 0.045 mm (0.0009 - 0.0018 inch)
Clearance to Crankshaft-Allowable ............................................................................................................ 0.025 - 0.050 mm (0.0009 - 0.0019 inch)
Bearing Wall Thickness (STD) ...................................................................................................................... 1.920 - 1.928 mm (0.075 - 0.076 inch)
For crankshaft main bearing tightening sequence refer to Assembly procedure See: Service and Repair
