Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 15

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Installation
NOTE: Lightly oil all retaining bolt and stud threads before installation.
CAUTION: Aluminum components gouge easily which may cause gasket to leak. Always use
care when scraping aluminum gasket surfaces.
1. Clean mating gasket surfaces of intake manifold and cylinder blocks. 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.
2. If installing new intake manifold, transfer:
Fuel injectors
Fuel injection supply manifold
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Water thermostat (8575)
Water thermostat housing
Hot water heater elbow connection (18599) by-pass fitting (18599).
Coolant temperature sending unit
3. Apply a 5-6mm drop of Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or -BA or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESB-M4G92-A or ESE-M4G195-A to intersection of cylinder blocks and cylinder head
(6049) at four corners as shown in the illustration.
4. Position intake manifold gaskets (9439) onto cylinder heads. Align the intake gasket locking tabs to
the provisions on the cylinder head gaskets as shown in the illustration.
Intake Manifold Gasket, Installation
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