2000 Ford EXPLORER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 303-01A: Engine — 4.0L Push Rod 2000 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR Procedure revision date: 06/17/1999

Valve Spring

Special Tool(s)

Valve Spring Compressor

303-104 (T74P-6565-A)

Valve Spring Compressor Bar

303-105 (T74P-6565-B)

Removal

1. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold — Upper and Intake Manifold — Lower in this section.

2. CAUTION: If the rocker arm shaft is not loosened gradually, the shaft may become bent during removal.
Remove the rocker arm shaft assembly.

3. Remove the spark plugs. For additional information, refer to Section 303-07A.

4. Position the piston at top dead center.

5. CAUTION: If air pressure has forced the piston to the bottom of the cylinder, any loss of air pressure will allow the valve(s) to fall into the cylinder. A
rubber band, tape or string wrapped around the end of the valve stem will prevent this from happening and still allow enough travel to check the valve for
binds and excessive guide-to-valve stem clearance.
Use a suitable tool to apply air pressure to the cylinder.

6. Using the Valve Spring Compressor Bar and the Valve Spring Compressor, remove the valve spring retainer key.

7. Remove the valve spring retainer.

 8. Remove the valve spring.

9. Inspect the valve spring. For additional information, refer to Section 303-00.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. NOTE: If the rocker arm shaft is not tightened gradually, the shaft may become bent during installation.
Install the rocker arm shaft assembly and tighten in two steps:

1. Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).

2. Tighten an additional 90 degrees.