Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 343

36. Position the timing belt idler to the cylinder head, and install its retaining bolts.
37. Install the eight exhaust manifold retaining bolts and/or stud bolts.
38. Install four nuts and/or stud bolts retaining heat stove to exhaust manifold.
39. Align the cam gear with pointer.
40. Align the crank pulley (TDC) with the pointer on the timing belt cover.
41. Position the timing belt to the pulleys (cam and auxiliary).
42. Loosen idler retaining bolts to tension the belt, then rotate the engine and check timing alignment.
43. Adjust belt tensioner and tighten retaining bolts.
44. Install the timing belt cover and its four retaining bolts.
45. Connect the upper radiator hose to the engine and radiator and tighten the retaining clamps.
46. Position the alternator bracket to cylinder head and install its retainers.
47. If removed, position the power steering pump bracket to the engine and install its attaching bolts.
48. Install the accessory drive belt and, if necessary, adjust the belt tension using Belt Tension Gauge
Rotunda 021−00045 or equivalent.
49. Position the intake manifold to the cylinder head, and install its retaining bolts.
50. Install the rocker arm covers and retaining bolts.
51. Install the spark plugs.
52. Install the dipstick tube and bracket.
53. Connect the appropriate vacuum hoses.
54. Connect all of the upper engine components and alternator wiring harnesses.
55. Position and connect the spark plug wires.
56. Install the heater hose−to−valve cover retaining screws.
57. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
58. Install the air cleaner.
59. Connect the negative battery cable.
60. Start the engine and check for leaks.
2.9L Engines
According to the manufacturer, you must use new cylinder head bolts when installing the heads.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Drain the radiator coolant.
When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are
quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove
fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless
it is contaminated or several years old.
3. Remove the intake tube from the throttle body and disconnect the throttle linkage and cover.
4. Remove the distributor.
5. Remove the radiator hose and the by−pass hose from the thermostat housing and intake manifold.
6. Remove the rocker arm covers and the rocker arm shafts.
7. Depressurize the fuel system and remove the fuel line from the fuel rail.
8. Remove the intake manifold.
9. Remove and label the pushrods in order to keep them in sequence for proper assembly.
10. Remove the exhaust manifolds.
11. Remove the cylinder head attaching bolts. Remove the cylinder heads and discard the head gaskets.
To install:
12. Clean the cylinder heads, intake manifold, valve rocker arm cover and cylinder block gasket surfaces.
13. Place the cylinder head gaskets in position on the cylinder block.
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