Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
4.
Raise the vehicle on the hoist, refer to Workshop Manual, Section 100-02.
5.
Disconnect all wiring going to the transfer case and road test.
6.
Is the shudder/binding present?
a.
If the shudder/binding is still present, do not continue with this procedure, continue with WSM normal diagnostic for 4X4.
b.
If the shudder/binding is gone, proceed to Step 7.
7.
Raise the vehicle on the hoist and reconnect all the wiring previously disconnected.
8.
Using a tailor's tape or flexible measuring tape and measure the circumference of all four (4) tires and record the measurements. (Figure 1)
9.
Calculate the average of the circumference of the two (2) front tires and calculate the average of the circumference of the two (2) rear tires. (Figure
2)
10.
If the difference between these two averages is greater than 1/2" (12.7 mm), front to back or side to side, replace the smallest circumference tire(s)
