This document provides instructions for balancing the backlash of a 2013 Ford Explorer's 2.0L GTDI engine balancer unit. Special tools are required to hold the crankshaft in place and measure backlash at various positions. The procedure involves removing the balancer unit, installing adjustment shims to achieve the proper backlash, and remeasuring until within specification. If backlash cannot be achieved, a new balancer unit must be installed.
This document provides instructions for balancing the backlash of a 2013 Ford Explorer's 2.0L GTDI engine balancer unit. Special tools are required to hold the crankshaft in place and measure backlash at various positions. The procedure involves removing the balancer unit, installing adjustment shims to achieve the proper backlash, and remeasuring until within specification. If backlash cannot be achieved, a new balancer unit must be installed.
This document provides instructions for balancing the backlash of a 2013 Ford Explorer's 2.0L GTDI engine balancer unit. Special tools are required to hold the crankshaft in place and measure backlash at various positions. The procedure involves removing the balancer unit, installing adjustment shims to achieve the proper backlash, and remeasuring until within specification. If backlash cannot be achieved, a new balancer unit must be installed.
This document provides instructions for balancing the backlash of a 2013 Ford Explorer's 2.0L GTDI engine balancer unit. Special tools are required to hold the crankshaft in place and measure backlash at various positions. The procedure involves removing the balancer unit, installing adjustment shims to achieve the proper backlash, and remeasuring until within specification. If backlash cannot be achieved, a new balancer unit must be installed.
2013 ENGINE Engine Mechanical -2.0L GTDI - Explorer
GENERAL PROCEDURES BALANCE SHAFT BACKLASH
SPECIAL TOOL(S) DESCRIPTION
Dial Indicator Gauge With Holding Fixture
100-002TOOL-4201-C
Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDC
303-507
General Procedure
1. Install the 303-507 and rotate the crankshaft slowly clockwise until the crankshaft balance weight is up against the 303-507. The engine is now at TDC .
4. Remove the adjustment shims from the seat faces of the balancer unit. NOTE: Visually inspect the balancer unit gear for damage and verify that the shaft turns smoothly. If there is any damage or malfunction, replace the 5. balancer unit.
Install the master adjustment shims (No. 50) on the seat faces of the balancer unit.
6. With the balancer unit shaft marks at the TDC position, slowly install the balancer unit to the cylinder block to avoid interference between the crankshaft drive gear and the balancer unit driven gear.
Fig. 6: Locating Balancer Unit And Shafts Matching Marks
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
7. Install the balancer unit bolts.
l Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages.
NOTE: Measure the backlash and verify that it is within specified range at all of the following 6 positions: 10 degrees, 30 degrees, 100 degrees, 190 degrees, 210 degrees and 280 degrees. It will be necessary to reset the 10. measuring equipment between measurements.
NOTE: The measurement must be taken with the 100-002 TOOL-4201-C, a 5-
mm Allen wrench and worm clamp set up as shown in illustration. Mark the Allen wrench with a file 80 mm (3.149 in) above the driven gear shaft center. Make sure the worm clamp and Allen wrench are not touching the balance shaft housing.
NOTE: For an accurate measurement while measuring the gear backlash,
insert a screwdriver as shown in illustration into the crankshaft No. 1 crankweight area and set both the rotation and the thrust direction with the screwdriver, using a prying action as shown in illustration.
Position the 100-002 TOOL-4201-C as shown in illustration. Measure the gear backlash.
l Position the 100-002 TOOL-4201-C (1) on the Allen wrench 80 mm (3.149 in) above the driven gear shaft center (2) on the balancer unit. l Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and measure the backlash at all of the following 6 positions: 10 degrees, 30 degrees, 100 degrees, 190 degrees, 210 degrees and 280 degrees.
Fig. 10: Measuring Gear Backlash Using Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: If maximum backlash exceeds 0.120 mm (0.0047 in), install a new
11. balancer unit.
Using the backlash measurement, select the proper shims from the Adjustment Shim Selection Table.
l Remove the balancer unit from the cylinder block.
l Install the selected adjustment shims on the seat faces of the balancer unit.
12. Install the 303-507 and rotate the crankshaft slowly clockwise until the crankshaft balance weight is up against the 303-507. The engine is now at TDC .
13. With the balancer unit shaft marks in the TDC position, slowly install the balancer unit to the cylinder block to avoid interference between the crankshaft drive gear and the balancer unit driven gear.
Fig. 13: Locating Balancer Unit And Shafts Matching Marks
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
14. Install the balancer unit bolts.
l Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages.
Fig. 14: Balancer Unit Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Remeasure the backlash and verify that it is within specified range at all of the following 6 positions: 10 degrees, 30 degrees, 100 degrees, 190 degrees, 210 degrees and 280 degrees. It will be necessary to reset the 15. measuring equipment between measurements.
NOTE: The measurement must be taken with the 100-002 TOOL-4201-C, a 5-
mm Allen wrench and worm clamp set up as shown in illustration. Mark the Allen wrench with a file 80 mm (3.149 in) above the driven gear shaft center. Make sure the worm clamp and Allen wrench are not touching the balance shaft housing.
NOTE: For an accurate measurement while measuring the gear backlash,
insert a screwdriver as shown in illustration into the crankshaft No. 1 crankweight area and set both the rotation and the thrust direction with the screwdriver, using a prying action as shown in illustration.
Position the 100-002 TOOL-4201-C as shown in illustration. Measure the gear backlash.
l Position the 100-002 TOOL-4201-C (1) on the Allen wrench 80 mm (3.149 in) above the driven gear shaft center (2) on the balancer unit. l Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and measure the backlash at all of the following 6 positions: 10 degrees, 30 degrees, 100 degrees, 190 degrees, 210 degrees and 280 degrees. l If the backlash exceeds the specified range of 0.020 to 0.120 mm (0.0008 to 0.0047 in), install a new balancer unit and repeat the procedure.
WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to SAFETY WARNINGS .
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
1. Remove the valve cover. Refer to VALVE COVER.
2. Remove the RH fender splash shield. REFER to FENDER SPLASH SHIELD .
3. NOTE: Turn the engine clockwise only, and only use the crankshaft bolt.
NOTE: Before removing the camshafts, measure the clearance of each valve at base circle, with the lobe pointed away from the tappet. Failure to measure all clearances prior to removing the camshafts will necessitate repeated removal and installation and wasted labor time.
Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance of each valve and record its location.
Fig. 16: Measuring Valve Clearance Using Feeler Gauge
NOTE: The number on the valve tappet only reflects the digits that follow the decimal. For example, a tappet with the number 0.650 has the thickness 4. of 3.650 mm (0.144 in).
NOTE: The nominal clearance is:
l intake: 0.25 mm (0.0098 in).
l exhaust: 0.36 mm (0.0142 in).
NOTE: The acceptable clearances after being fully installed are:
l intake: 0.19 mm (0.007 in) to 0.31 mm (0.012 in).
l exhaust: 0.30 mm (0.012 in) to 0.42 mm (0.017 in).
NOTE: Select tappets using this formula: tappet thickness = measured
clearance + the existing tappet thickness - nominal clearance.
Select the closest tappet size to the ideal tappet thickness available and mark the installation location.
5. If any tappets do not measure within specifications, install new tappets in these locations. Refer to VALVE TAPPETS.
