Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 387

11. Remove the timing cover to cylinder block attaching bolts. Carefully remove the timing cover from
the cylinder block.
12. Inspect the oil seal. If the seal needs replacing, follow the procedures under installation.
To install:
13. Clean timing cover and oil pan sealing surfaces. Clean and inspect all parts. The camshaft retaining
bolt has a drilled oil passage for timing chain assembly lubrication. Clean oil passage with solvent. Do
not replace with standard bolt.
14. Install timing cover assembly. Install retaining bolts with pipe sealant and tighten as outlined. Refer to
the necessary illustration.
15. If the front seal needs to be replaced, proceed as follows:
1. Using Front Cover Seal Removal Tool T70P−6B070−A, or its equivalent, remove the front
seal.
2. Lubricate the engine front cover and oil seal lip inner lip with engine oil.
3. Using Crankshaft Seal Replacer/Cover Aligner T82L−6316−A, or its equivalent, install the
new seal into the front cover.
16. If necessary, install the crankshaft position sensor.
17. Install oil pan and water pump. Refer to the necessary procedures in this section.
18. Install crankshaft damper and pulley assembly.
19. Install drive belt components. Install drive belts and adjust.
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Front cover bolt installation chart−3.0L
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