How to service the hydraulic timing chain tensioner on the left-hand side on 2008 Ford Explorer?

Service of the hydraulic timing chain tensioner on the left-hand side starts with removing the hydraulic chain tensioner. Follow up installation of the tensioner by tightening it to 44 Nm (32 lb-ft). Clean engine oil should be used for lubricating the new O-ring seal during its installation process. Reinstall the parts while following the reverse steps of removal and discard the old O-ring seal before installation.

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2008 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 2008 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2008 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 2008 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
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2008 Ford Explorer Tensioner, Driver Side Part Number: XL1Z-6L266-AA
$42.66 MSRP: $61.03
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Balance Shaft Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit; Belt Tensioner
- Position: Driver Side
- Base No.: 6L266
- Item Weight: 0.60 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: XL1Z-6L266-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Ford Explorer Submodels:
- Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

2008 Ford Explorer Timing Chain Tensioner

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2008 Ford Explorer Timing Chain Tensioner Parts Q&A

Q: How to service the hydraulic timing chain tensioner on the left-hand side on 2008 Ford Explorer?
A: Service of the hydraulic timing chain tensioner on the left-hand side starts with removing the hydraulic chain tensioner. Follow up installation of the tensioner by tightening it to 44 Nm (32 lb-ft). Clean engine oil should be used for lubricating the new O-ring seal during its installation process. Reinstall the parts while following the reverse steps of removal and discard the old O-ring seal before installation.