Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 10

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Apply ESE-M2C39-F oil to removed push rods and rocker arms. Install push rods. Move rocker arms
into position with push rod and snug rocker arm bolts. Rotate crankshaft (6303) to position camshaft
lobe(s) straight down and away from push rods. Tighten rocker arm bolt to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) to seat
rocker arm into cylinder head. Final-tighten bolt to 26-38 Nm (19-28 lb-ft).
11. Install valve covers as outlined in this section.
12. Install fuel charging wiring to each fuel injector. Secure with standoffs to inboard rocker arm cover
studs.
13. Install throttle body assembly and new intake manifold upper gasket (9H486) as outlined in
03-04B . Install ignition coil and bracket assembly (Ranger only). Tighten retaining nuts to 16-20 Nm
(12-15 lb-ft).
14. Install spark plug wire set and bracket RH and/or spark plug wire set LH. Install wire harness
standoffs to rocker arm cover studs and connect wires to spark plugs and ignition coil.
15. Install fuel lines to fuel injection supply manifold as outlined in
16. Install fuel tube clips.
17. Install upper radiator hose and heater water hoses. Tighten hose clamps securely.
18. Connect vacuum lines to premarked locations.
19. Connect electrical connections of:
Intake air temperature sensor
Idle air control valve (IAC valve)
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Distributor
Ignition coil
Radio ignition interference capacitor
Water temperature indicator sender unit
EGR pressure sensor, if equipped
EGR vacuum regulator control, if equipped
Refer to Section 18-01
20. NOTE: Engine coolant is corrosive to all engine bearing material. Replacing oil after removal
of a coolant carrying component prevents failure later.
Fill and bleed cooling system with specified coolant and proper mixture.
21. Replace crankcase oil and filter.
22. Install air cleaner outlet tube to throttle body and engine air cleaner. Tighten retaining clamps to 1.9
Nm (17 lb-in).
23. Install PCV closure hose to valve cover and air cleaner outlet tube.
24. NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive
symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its
adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the
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