1998 Ford EXPLORER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS
SECTION 303-01B: Engine 4.0L SOHC 1998 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR Procedure revision date: 08/17/2002
Engine Support Insulators
Special Tool(s)
Lifting Eyes
303-D030 (DS1L-6001-D) or equivalent
Support Bar, Engine
303-290A
Adapters for 303-290
303-290A-01
Adapters for 303-290A (Support Leg)
303-290A-03A
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.
2. Remove the engine fan blade (8600) and fan shroud (8146). For additional information, refer to Section 303-03.
LH side
3. Remove the nuts.
4. Remove the bolt and install the lifting eye.
RH side
5. Remove the nuts.
6. Remove the bolt and install the lifting eye.
Both sides
7. NOTE: Right side shown, left side similar.
Remove the radiator mounting bolts.
8. NOTE: The weight of the engine should be fully supported by the three-bar support.
Install the three-bar support equipment.
9. Remove the front wheels and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.
10. NOTE: Right side shown, left side similar.
If equipped, remove the pin-type retainers and the corresponding inner fender well splash shield(s).
4x4 vehicles
11. Disconnect the vent hose from the differential housing vent tube.
12. WARNING: Secure the axle to the jack with a safety strap. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Secure the axle housing to a suitable lift.
13. CAUTION: Any time bolts, washers, spacers or nuts are loosened in the differential support for any reason, install new components to prevent damage.
NOTE: Driveshaft shown removed for clarity.
Remove and discard the bolts.
14. Remove and discard the bolt.
15. Lower the axle housing approximately 25 mm (1 in).
LH side
16. Remove the lower motor mount nut and washer.
17. If equipped, remove the wire harness bracket from the upper motor mount bracket.
18. Remove the three bolts and the upper motor mount bracket and the motor mount.

RH side
19. Remove the lower motor mount nut and washer.
20. NOTE: Remove the jack after the front differential retainers have been installed to provide clearance for torque access.
Remove the bolts and upper motor mount bracket and the motor mount.
21. To install, reverse the removal procedure.