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Ford 1997 Ranger User Manual

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special sealant.
1. CAUTION: Aluminum components gouge easily which can cause gasket leaks. Always
use care when scraping aluminum gasket surfaces.
Clean mating gasket surfaces of intake manifold and cylinder head (6049). Lay a clean cloth or shop
rag in the tappet valley to catch any gasket material. After scraping, carefully lift cloth from tappet
valley preventing any particles from entering oil drain holes or cylinder head. Use a suitable solvent to
remove old rubber sealant. Clean gasket mating surfaces of engine front cover to cylinder block.
2. Inspect camshaft bearings for wear. Replace as outlined in this section.
3. Clean and inspect all components before installation.
4. Lubricate camshaft lobes, bearing surfaces, and distributor drive gear liberally with Engine Assembly
Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A.
5. Slide camshaft through bearings into cylinder blocks (6010) remembering to keep camshaft perfectly
in line with front bearing.
6. Lubricate camshaft thrust plate with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting
Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A and install with two retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 8-12 Nm (6-8
lb-ft).
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BrandFord
Model1997 Ranger
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

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