Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 358

You must remove the camshaft sprocket from the chain and cassette to gain clearance to remove the cylinder
head and avoid breaking the cassette.
Fig. 21: Remove the RH camshaft sprocket and fasten a rubber band around the chain and the
Hold the chain to the cassette with a rubber band to aid removal and prevent the chain from falling into
the cylinder block.
33. Remove the RH camshaft sprocket from the cassette.
34. Remove the eight 12mm and two 8mm bolts, in sequence, from the RH cylinder head.
35. Remove the cylinder head and discard the old gasket.
To install:
36. Thoroughly clean all gasket mating surfaces. Remove all traces of old gasket material, oil, grease or
dirt.
Fig. 22: Cylinder head bolt loosening and tightening sequence for the 4.0L SOHC engine
37. Insure that the rubber band is holding the RH chain to the cassette.
38. Install the RH cylinder head gasket.
39. Position the RH cylinder head to the engine block and install the attaching bolts. Tighten the bolts in
three stages: first tighten to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm), second, rotate 90°, third, rotate an additional 90°.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
cassette to prevent the chain from dropping into the engine
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