gotobob
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- Orlando, FL
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2003 Explorer RWD XLT
Hi, I'm new to the forum.
I'm presently replacing all the timing chains and guides in my 03 Explorer 4.0L SOHC
Many youtube videos mention that the balance shaft timing chain assembly needs to be working correctly if you have a 4 wheel drive Explorer and say it's not needed for the 2 wheel drive but fail to say you can disconnect it if your engine has one if your vehicle is 2 wheel drive.
Well, I've opened my engines front timing chain cover and even though it's a factory rear wheel drive the motor has a balance shaft timing chain guide assembly.
My question is, can I just remove the chain and not use it since I don't have 4 wheel drive?
Because that would save much time and expense since to change it I would need to remove the upper oil pan to change the guide and that's a lot of work.
Thanks for your help
Bob
I'm presently replacing all the timing chains and guides in my 03 Explorer 4.0L SOHC
Many youtube videos mention that the balance shaft timing chain assembly needs to be working correctly if you have a 4 wheel drive Explorer and say it's not needed for the 2 wheel drive but fail to say you can disconnect it if your engine has one if your vehicle is 2 wheel drive.
Well, I've opened my engines front timing chain cover and even though it's a factory rear wheel drive the motor has a balance shaft timing chain guide assembly.
My question is, can I just remove the chain and not use it since I don't have 4 wheel drive?
Because that would save much time and expense since to change it I would need to remove the upper oil pan to change the guide and that's a lot of work.
Thanks for your help
Bob