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I finished installing the cassette tensioner without removing the cylinder head. What i did was remove the valve covers and then we had to drop the transmission to access that rear bolt that was holding the tensioner. When we dropped the tranny it made the work so much easier.

NIcceeee! Yes we just got done fishing the rest of the plastic clips that broke off and now we are in the process of removing the rear cam gear in order to make room for the new cassette tensioner. So over all instead of the special tool that allen works just fine i see lol. UPDATE: So we...

Yes im glad that we didnt take off the head because that would have been the wrong way. And nope. no tools..........

I know but i own an auto repair shop and i have it on the lift lol. And that picture you posted is the exact same thing i am looking at. The star bolt to the right under the cylinder head that is it. We got that out and now tomorrow we need to figure a way to get the cassette out with out...

So far i found a thread on where u just ahve to drop the tranny to get the the cassatte bolt. So as i type to you i am currently dropping the tranny to get tot he rear cassette bolt. here is the link i found the infomation at. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208615 Here is...

I have a 01 ford explorer 4.0L and the rear right cassette tensioner broke. So now i need to replace it and was wondering if the head needs to be taken out just to replace the chain guide?

Hello! This is a great write up! And also i found this thread on google. I have the same problem with my 01 explorer where my cassette chain tensioner plastic broke. I just need to replace the plastic chain guide. can this be done with out taking the engine out? My main concern is that i dont...