Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
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Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
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Stage 2: Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
AWD vehicles
13. NOTICE: Any time bolts, washers, spacers or nuts are loosened in the axle housing for any reason, install new components to prevent
damage.
Raise the axle housing into position and install 3 new bolts and nuts.
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Tighten to 66 Nm (49 lb-ft).
14. Connect the vent hose to the differential housing vent tube.
All vehicles
15. Lower the engine and remove the Engine Support Bar and the Adapters for 303-290A.
16. Install the LH engine support insulator through bolt and nut.
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Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
17. Install the RH engine support insulator nut.
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Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
AWD vehicles
18. Position the crossmember and install the 4 bolts.
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Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
19. Position the 2 stabilizer bar brackets and install the 4 bolts.
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Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
All vehicles
20. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube See: Engine Lubrication/Oil
Pick Up/Strainer/Service and Repair/Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube.
21. Install the starter.
22. Remove the Engine Lifting Bracket.
