Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 266

3. Remove the valve cover gasket from the cover.
To install:
4. Thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces on the cover and the cylinder head.
5. Install a new gasket to the valve cover.
6. Place the valve cover onto the cylinder head and install all of the retaining bolts finger−tight.
7. Alternately tighten the bolts to the proper specification.
8. If removed, install the EGR supply tube.
9. Install any electrical connections which were removed.
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