Crankshaft, Engine

2004 Ford Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN ESECTION Crankshaft, Engine
Crankshaft
Main bearing journal diameter 56.980-57.0 mm (2.243-2.244 inch)
Main bearing journal maximum taper 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch)
Main bearing journal maximum out-of-round 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch)
Main bearing journal-to-cylinder block clearance 0.008-0.062 mm (0.0003-0.0024 inch)
Crankshaft maximum end play 0.05-0.32 mm (0.002-0.0126 inch)
Jackshaft chain guide bolts 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
Jackshaft chain tensioner bolts 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Jackshaft thrust plate bolt 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x

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