If necessary, add the proper grade of lubricant until fluid trickles out
Remove the fill plug and make sure that the gear oil is up to the bottom of the fill hole. If a slight
amount of lubricant does not drip out of the hole when the plug is removed, additional lubricant
should be added. Use hypoid gear lubricant SAE 80 or 90.
4.
If the differential is a Traction−Lok limited−slip unit, be sure to use 4 oz. of Ford Friction Modifier
C8AZ−19B546−A or equivalent special limited−slip additive with the lubricant.
Once you are finished, install the fill plug, then (if raised) remove the jackstands and lower the
vehicle.
5.
DRAIN & REFILL
Drain and refill the drive axle housings every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or any time the vehicle is driven in
high water (up to the axle). Although some fluid can be removed using a suction gun, the best method is to
remove the axle housing cover (if equipped) to ensure that all of any present contaminants are removed. As
with any fluid change, the oil should be at normal operating temperature to assure the best flow and removal
of fluid/contaminants.
Most front and some rear drive axle assemblies do not have a removable cover for fluid draining.
However, these units may have a drain plug instead. Drain plug equipped drive axles can be serviced in
the same manner as the manual transmission and/or transfer case. If no drain plug is found, you will
need to use a suction gun through the fill hole to remove the fluid. The procedure below is for housing
cover equipped axles.
Drive the vehicle until the lubricant reaches normal operating temperature.
1.
If necessary for access, raise and support the vehicle safely using jackstands, but be sure that the
vehicle is level so you can properly refill the axle when you are finished.
2.
If a suction gun is used to drain the fluid, remove the fill plug and insert the suction tube into the fill
hole until it rests at the lowest most point inside the housing. Operate the suction gun as per the
manufacturers directions. When the fluid is completely removed, skip to the differential filling
procedure.
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Summary of Contents for Explorer
Page 1: ...ChiltonDIY Maintaince and Repair Manual Ford Explorer 1991 1999 ...
Page 41: ...Vehicle certification labels Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 26 Vehicle Data ...
Page 175: ...Vehicle Indentification Chart Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 164 SPECIFICATION CHARTS ...
Page 176: ...Engine Identification Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK SPECIFICATION CHARTS 165 ...
Page 177: ...General Engine Specifications Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 166 SPECIFICATION CHARTS ...
Page 178: ...CAPACITIES Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK SPECIFICATION CHARTS 167 ...
Page 200: ...Test A no start part 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK GENERAL SYSTEM TEST 189 ...
Page 201: ...Test A no start part 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 190 GENERAL SYSTEM TEST ...
Page 202: ...Test A no start part 4 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK GENERAL SYSTEM TEST 191 ...
Page 203: ...Test A no start part 5 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 192 GENERAL SYSTEM TEST ...
Page 204: ...Test A no start part 6 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK GENERAL SYSTEM TEST 193 ...
Page 205: ...Test A no start part 7 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 194 GENERAL SYSTEM TEST ...
Page 224: ...4 0L Engines Distributorless ignition Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 214 FIRING ORDERS ...
Page 246: ...Temperature gauge diagnostic chart Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 238 TESTING ...
Page 386: ...Front cover removal 3 0L Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 379 ...
Page 398: ...Remove the tensioner lower attaching bolt HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 391 ...
Page 400: ...Unbolt and remove the tensioner HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 393 ...
Page 401: ...A close up view of a homemade holding clip HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 394 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 403: ...Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 396 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 404: ... then remove it HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 397 ...
Page 407: ...Using a jawed puller tighten the center bolt HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 400 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 439: ...Clutch pilot bearing removal HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 432 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 571: ...COMPONENT LOCATIONS 2 3L ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge COMPONENT LOCATIONS 567 ...
Page 572: ...2 3 ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 568 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 573: ...2 3 ENGINE 2 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 569 ...
Page 574: ...2 3 ENGINE 3 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 570 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 575: ...3 0L ENGINE 1 OF 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 571 ...
Page 576: ...3 0L ENGINE 2 OF 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 572 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 577: ...4 0L ENGINE 2 OF 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 573 ...
Page 578: ...4 0L SOHC ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 574 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 579: ...4 0L SOHC ENGINE 2 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 575 ...
Page 580: ...4 0L SOHC ENGINE 3 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 576 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 581: ...5 0L ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 577 ...
Page 582: ...5 0L ENGINE 2 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 578 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 592: ...Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts 589 ...
Page 618: ...Fuel pressure test chart part 1 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 618 TESTING ...
Page 913: ...REAR SUSPENSION Introduction Click to enlarge REAR SUSPENSION 929 ...
Page 952: ...SPECIFICATION CHARTS Torque Specifications Click to enlarge SPECIFICATION CHARTS 969 ...
Page 962: ...Booster mounting Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 980 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 995: ...REAR DRUM BRAKES Introduction Click to enlarge REAR DRUM BRAKES 1015 ...
Page 1099: ...Front door latch Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 1122 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 1102: ...Front door glass Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 1125 ...
Page 1115: ...Outboard seat belts Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 1138 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 1116: ...Center seat belts Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 1139 ...
Page 1118: ...SPECIFICATION CHARTS Torque Specifications Click to enlarge SPECIFICATION CHARTS 1141 ...