Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 345

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.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the air cleaner.
4. Relieve fuel pressure. Disconnect fuel lines as necessary. Mark vacuum line location and remove
lines.
5. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses−position out of the way.
6. Label and remove the ignition wires from the spark plugs and locating studs.
7. If equipped, mark the distributor housing to block and note rotor position. Remove the distributor.
8. Remove coil assembly.
9. Remove the throttle body. See Section 5.
10. Remove the accessory drive belt.
11. If the left−hand cylinder head is being removed:
1. Remove the power steering pump and bracket assembly. DO NOT disconnect the hoses. Tie
the assembly out of the way.
2. Remove the engine oil dipstick and tube. Rotate or remove tube assembly.
3. Remove the fuel line retaining bracket bolt from the front of cylinder head.
12. If the right−hand head is being removed:
1. Disconnect alternator electrical harnesses.
2. Remove belt tensioner assembly.
3. Remove the alternator and bracket.
4. Remove hose from valve cover to oil fill adapter.
13. Remove the spark plugs.
14. Remove the exhaust manifold(s).
15. Remove the rocker arm covers as previously described.
16. Loosen rocker arm fulcrum retaining bolts enough to allow the rocker arm to be lifted off the pushrod
and rotate to one side.
Regardless of which cylinder head is being removed, the #3 cylinder intake valve pushrod must be
removed to allow removal of the intake manifold.
17. Remove the pushrods, keeping them in order so they may be installed in their original locations.
18. Remove the intake manifold as outlined. Refer to the necessary service procedure.
19. Loosen the cylinder head attaching bolts in reverse of the torque sequence, then remove the bolts and
lift off the cylinder head(s). Remove and discard the old cylinder head gasket(s).
To install:
20. Clean the cylinder heads, intake manifold, valve rocker arm cover and cylinder block gasket surfaces
of all traces of old gasket material and/or sealer.
21. Lightly oil all bolt and stud bolt threads except those specifying special sealant. Position the new head
gasket(s) on the cylinder block, using the dowels for alignment. The dowels should be replaced if
damaged.
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