1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

CHARGING
CAUTION
The chemical reaction which takes place in all batteries generates explosive hydrogen gas. A spark can cause
the battery to explode and splash acid. To avoid personal injury, be sure there is proper ventilation and take
appropriate fire safety precautions when working with or near a battery.
A battery should be charged at a slow rate to keep the plates inside from getting too hot. However, if some
maintenance-free batteries are allowed to discharge until they are almost dead, they may...

An example of a healthy drive belt
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Installing too wide a belt can result in serious belt wear and/or breakage
ADJUSTMENT
Belt tension can be checked by pressing on the belt at the center point of its longest straight run. The belt
should give about  1
/4 - 1
/2  in. If the belt is loose, it will slip. If the belt is too tight it will damage bearings in the
driven unit. Those units being driven, such as the alternator, power steering pump or compressor, have a bolt
which when loosened allows the unit to move for belt adjustment. Sometimes...

Belt routing and tension adjustments-1991-92 models with the 2.3L engine
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Belt routing and tension adjustments-1991-92 Ranger with the 2.9L engine
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Belt routing and tension adjustments-1991-92 models with the 3.0L engine and A/C
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Belt routing and tension adjustments-1991-92 models with the 3.0L engine and no A/C
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Checking ribbed belt alignment Click to enlarge
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Non-Serpentine
To remove a drive belt, simply loosen the accessory being driven and move it on its pivot point to free the
belt. Then, remove the belt. If an idler pulley is used, it is often necessary, only, to loosen the idler pulley to
provide enough slack to slip the belt from the pulley.
It is important to note, however, that on...

It is not recommended to pry on aluminum or plastic housings as damage to the accessory can occur.
When the proper tension is attained, tighten the mounting bolts.
7. 
Once the belt is installed, take another look at all the pulleys to double check your installation.
8. 
Connect the negative battery cable, then start and run the engine to check belt operation.
9. 
Once the engine has reached normal operating temperature, turn the ignition OFFand check that the
belt tension is within the proper adjustment...

Belt routing diagram-3.0L engines
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Belt routing diagram-4.0L engines (VIN code X)
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Belt routing diagram-4.0L SOHC engines (VIN code E) HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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