Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 127

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Section 03-01C: Engine, 4.0L V-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Engine Assembly, Ranger
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S)
REQUIRED
Description
Fan Clutch Nut Wrench T84T-6312-D
Fan Clutch Holding Tool T84T-6312-C
WARNING: RESIDUAL PRESSURE REMAINS IN FUEL SYSTEM AFTER ENGINE IS SHUT OFF.
THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY WHEN FUEL LINES ARE DISCONNECTED. DISCONNECT INERTIA
FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH AND CRANK ENGINE UNTIL FUEL IN LINES IS USED UP. REFER TO
SECTION 03-04C.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove upper intake manifold for engine removal.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and drain the cooling system.
2. Using Rotunda 023-0100 Refrigerant Reclaim System or equivalent, drain air conditioning system, if
equipped.
3. Remove the hood (16612).
4. Remove the accelerator control splash shield (9E766) and air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).
5. Remove the upper radiator hose (8260) and lower radiator hose (8286).
6. Remove the fan shroud attaching bolts and position the shroud over the fan blade (8600). Disconnect
radiator overflow hose (8075). Remove radiator bolts and remove radiator (8005). Lift fan shroud
(8146) off of fan blade.
7. Using Fan Clutch Nut Wrench T84T-6312-D and Fan Clutch Holding Tool T84T-6312-C, remove fan
blade. Using wrench, lift drive belt tensioner pulley (6B217) and remove drive belt (8620).
8. Recover refrigerant from air conditioning system. Refer to
9. Disconnect air conditioning manifold tube assembly from A/C compressor (19703). Disconnect
compressor electrical connector.
10. Remove A/C compressor mounting bracket (2882) and brace and set aside. It is not necessary to
disconnect power steering return hose (3A713) and power steering pressure hose (3A719).
11. Using door trim tool, remove connector from generator mounting bracket (10153). Remove clip from
engine control sensor wiring (12A581) and generator mounting bracket.
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