Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 364

7. Apply a 0.24 inch (6mm) bead of silicone gasket sealant in six places; on both sides of the rear main
cap and front cover humps and along the seams for the cover−to−engine block.
8. Position and press into place the new oil pan gasket onto the oil pan mounting flange.
9. Using a straight edge, line up the oil pan to the engine block.
10. Install the oil pan mounting bolts. The 2 long bolts are installed in the two rear pan holes (holes 15
and 18 shown in the illustration) near the flywheel.
11. Tighten the oil pan bolts, in sequence, to 124−141 inch lbs. (14−16 Nm).
12. Install the engine assembly into the vehicle.
13. Connect the negative battery cable. Fill the engine with the proper amount and type of engine oil. Add
all necessary fluids and be sure that all components are installed/connected correctly.
2.9L Engines
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the carburetor air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the fan shroud and position it over the fan.
4. Remove the distributor cap with the wires still attached, and position it forward of the dash panel.
5. Remove the distributor and cover the opening with a clean rag.
6. Remove the nuts attaching the front engine mounts to the cross member.
7. Remove the engine oil dipstick tube.
8. Raise the truck on a hoist and support with jackstands.
9. Drain the engine crankcase and remove the oil filter.
The EPA warns that prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause a number of skin disorders, including
cancer! You should make every effort to minimize your exposure to used engine oil. Protective gloves should
be worn when changing the oil. Wash your hands and any other exposed skin areas as soon as possible after
exposure to used engine oil. Soap and water, or waterless hand cleaner should be used.
10. Remove the transmission fluid filler tube and plug the hole in the pan, On automatic transmission
models.
11. Disconnect the muffler inlet pipes.
12. If equipped with an oil cooler, disconnect the bracket and lower the cooler.
13. Remove the starter motor.
14. On automatic transmission models, position the cooler lines out of the way.
15. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar and position it forward.
16. Position a jack under the engine and raise the engine until it touches the dash panel. Install wooden
blocks between the front motor mounts and the no. 2 crossmember.
17. Lower the engine onto the blocks and remove the jack.
18. Remove the oil pan attaching bolts and lower the pan assembly.
19. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure
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