How to service and repair the hydraulic timing chain tensioner on the right-hand side on 2004 Ford Explorer?

The repair process for servicing the timing chain tensioner begins with removing parts according to the illustration and table that shows the right-hand side hydraulic chain tensioner. You should reverse the removal steps during installation to achieve correct reassembly.

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2004 Ford Explorer Tensioner, Driver Side Part Number: F6AZ-6L266-CA
$49.43 MSRP: $70.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: F6AZ-6L266-AA
- Base No.: 6L266
- Item Weight: 1.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.6 x 4.7 x 2.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: F6AZ-6L266-CA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2004 Ford Explorer Tensioner, Passenger Side Part Number: 1L3Z-6L266-AA
$47.29 MSRP: $58.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Balance Shaft Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit; Belt Tensioner
- Position: Passenger Side
- Base No.: 6L266
- Item Weight: 0.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1L3Z-6L266-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2004 Ford Explorer Tensioner, Lower Part Number: 1L2Z-6L266-AA
$21.46 MSRP: $30.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Balance Shaft Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit; Belt Tensioner
- Manufacturer Note: Balance shaft tensioner, SOHC
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: XL2Z-6L266-BA
- Base No.: 6L266
- Item Weight: 0.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1L2Z-6L266-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2004 Ford Explorer Timing Chain Tensioner

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2004 Ford Explorer Timing Chain Tensioner Parts Q&A

Q: How to service and repair the hydraulic timing chain tensioner on the right-hand side on 2004 Ford Explorer?
A: The repair process for servicing the timing chain tensioner begins with removing parts according to the illustration and table that shows the right-hand side hydraulic chain tensioner. You should reverse the removal steps during installation to achieve correct reassembly.