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Camshaft

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  1. Have the fuel at 3/4 of a tank or less. Remove the rear seat and access cover. You need a special wrench or something to remove the lock nut on the fuel pump module. Lift out carefully and remove the fuel jumper tube on the inside.(AWD models) Then voila. So pretty easy if you have the right tools.

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  2. It's not rocket science. Oil is oil. It has to be changed at some point, it can only absorb so many contaminates before the lubricity factor is null. You can easily suck it out with a 20$ oil pump.

     

    Most rear differentials don't have drains, does that mean you wouldn't change it if the dealer said you didn't have to? Just use some common sense!

  3. Still looking for a factory service manual for the edge. Bought one off ebay, but it only includes the OBD diagnostics for a 2007 edge, and not the workshop manual. I will be returning it. Downloaded a torrent for 2007-8 ford manuals, and same thing. Does anyone have a copy or info on getting one? Thanks

  4. Hi, I just bought a used edge. 2008 Limited, AWD

     

    I am a mechanic. I took the word of the dealer that they did the used car inspection, as it claimed. But when I brought it home and had a look over it, I found the PTU leaking fairly well. It was mostly ATF, but still wet all the way around, which suggested all seals. The Trans fluid was bang on the mark, same with the PTU. I called the sales person I had been dealing with, they said no problem. The next week I brought it in and had them look at it. They will be replace both the transaxle/ptu thru-shaft seals, and the output seal. I will update you guys in a while to see if it finally fixes it.

     

    From what I understand, no one replaces their PTU oil, so it gums up, clogs the breather, pukes out the seals, then fries the gears. So all who complain that they should file a class action lawsuit, get your S**T together and check your fluids.

  5. If you have time on your hands, and the ability to have the vehicle down for a while. I would take it all apart. Go to a local bearing place. Find the bearings. Replace them. As long as the thrust washers and gears show no sign of wear, then you should be good. I would put it together dry with some gear paint "blueing" and move the gears, see how they mesh. Then go from there. but you do have to know how gears should run...not too far in the heel or toe of the gears.

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