1997 FORD EXPLORER steering

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.0L EFI engine
1. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
2. Engine oil fill cap
3. Transmission fluid dipstick
(automatic transmission only)
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual
transmission only)
8. Battery
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9. Air filter assembly
10. Engine coolant reservoir
4.0L SOHC engine
1. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
2. Transmission fluid dipstick
3. Engine oil fill cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Battery
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Air filter assembly
9. Engine coolant reservoir
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5.0L engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
3. Engine oil fill cap
4. Transmission fluid dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Power distribution box
7. Battery
8. Radiator cap
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Ignition coil packs
12. Air filter assembly
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Checking the cooling system
hoses
Inspect all engine and heater
system hoses and hose connections
for:
²deterioration
²leaks
²loose hose clamps
CHECKING AND ADDING
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid at
least twice a year by completing
the following steps:
1. Start the engine.
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4. Visually inspect the fluid level in
the power steering reservoir.
5. If necessary, add power steering
fluid until the fluid level reaches
MAX. Do not overfill the reservoir.
²As a maintenance precaution,
visually inspect the lines and
hoses of the power steering
system for leaks and damage.
²If new fluid is frequently
required, consult a qualified
service technician.
TRANMISSION MAINTENANCE
Checking and adding automatic
transmission fluid
Check the automatic transmission
fluid according to the scheduled
intervals in the ªService Guideº.
Before adding any fluid, make sure
the correct type will be used. This
information is stamped on the
dipstick.
Check the fluid after your vehicle
has reached normal operating
temperature, which is reached
after driving approximately 32 km
(20 miles).
Add fluid in .25L (1/2 pint)
increments through the filler tube
MAX
MIN
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity-liters
(quarts)
Engine oil
(including filter
change)Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilAll engines
4.7 (5.0)
Brake fluid Ford High
Performance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidAll
Fill to line in
reservoir
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual
2.6 (5.6 pints)
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4R70W
Automatic
(4x2)13.1 (13.9)
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC
engine (4 x 2)9.25 (9.75)
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC
engine (4 x 4)9.55 (10.0)
Transfer case Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F4WD 1.4 (1.5)
AWD 1.25 (1.3)
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
Fluid4.0L engine
7.4 (7.8)
5.0L engine 12.1 (12.8)
Front axle fluid Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Axle
Lubricant4 x 4 vehicles
1.7 (3.5 pints)
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in water. For Traction-Lok rear
axles, add 4 ounces of additive
friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A,
Ford specification EST-M2C118±A,
whenever the lubricant is changed.
4Refer to your ªService Guideº for
axle fluid change intervals.
SPECIFICATIONS
Lubricant specifications
ItemFord Part
NameFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoirFord Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer Fluid
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AA
OR -BAESR-M17P5-A
Body hinges,
latches, door
stricker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latchMulti-Purpose
GreaseD7AZ-19584-AA
OR
D0AZ-19584-AAESR-M1C159-A
AND
ESB-M1C93-B
Steering column
u-joints, parking
brake linkage
pivots and
clevises,
transmission
control and
clutch linkage
pivotsPremium Life
Long GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
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ItemFord Part
NameFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Hydraulic clutch
master cylinder
and brake
master cylinderHigh
Perfromance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESZ-M6C25-A
Driveshaft, slip
sline, universal
jointsPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or K ESA-M1C75-B
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantsCOAZ-19553-AA ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolantFord Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
ATX shift
linkagePremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Engine oilMotorcraft
Motor Oil 5W-30
Super PremiumXO-5W30-QSPWSS-M2C153-F
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
(4R7OW)Motorcraft
MERCONt
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-2-QM MERCONt
Power steering
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Speedometer,
parking brake
cableSpeedometer
Cable LubricantE6TZ-19581-A ESF-M1C160-A
Engine oil
lubricantMotorcraft Long
Life Oil FilterFL-1A-4.0L
FL-820-5.0LES-E1ZE-
6714-AA
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