Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 319

7. Unbolt and remove the manifold.
8. Clean and lightly oil all fastener threads.
9. Installation is the reverse of removal. Replace all gaskets if so equipped. Torque the manifold bolts to
19 ft. lbs.; the exhaust pipe nuts to 20 ft. lbs. TIGHTEN BOTH EXHAUST PIPE RETAINING
NUTS IN EQUAL AMOUNTS TO CORRECTLY SEAT INLET PIPE FLANGE.
10. If installing the left−hand manifold, reconnect the power steering pump hoses, then fill and bleed the
system.
11. Connect the negative battery cable and run the engine to check for leaks.
4.0L SOHC Engine (VIN E)
When installing the exhaust manifold, always use a new gasket and attaching nuts.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the exhaust inlet pipe−to−manifold attaching bolts.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. For removing the left−hand manifold, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the hoses from the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) transducer, which
is mounted to the valve cover.
2. Disconnect the EGR tube from the manifold and the valve and remove the tube.
The 4.0L SOHC engine exhaust manifold is retained by six nuts. Always use new nuts when
6. Remove the six manifold−to−engine attaching nuts.
7. Remove the manifold and the gasket. Discard the old gasket.
To install:
8. Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
9. Position the exhaust manifold and new gasket to the cylinder head and install new attaching nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 15−18 ft. lbs. (20−25 Nm).
10. For installing the left−hand manifold, proceed as follows:
1. Position and install the EGR tube to the manifold and the valve.
2. Connect the two hoses to the DPFE transducer.
11. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
12. Install the exhaust inlet pipe−to−manifold attaching bolts and tighten to 25−32 ft. lbs. (34−46 Nm).
13. Lower the vehicle and reconnect the negative battery cable.
14. Start the engine and check for leaks.
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