Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 148

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
19. Install connecting rod cap.
20. After piston and connecting rod assemblies have been installed, check connecting rod side
clearance.
21. Turn engine on the work stand so that the front end is up. Install timing chain/belt, camshaft
sprockets, crankshaft sprocket, engine front cover, crankshaft front seal (6700) and crankshaft
vibration damper and pulley (6B321) as outlined in this section.
Turn engine on the work stand so that the rear end is up. Install rear oil seal as outlined in this
section.
22. Clean oil pan, oil pump and oil pump screen cover and tube assembly.
23. Prime oil pump by filling the inlet opening with XO-5W30-QSP meeting Ford specification ESE-
M2C153-E or SAE 5W-30 Service SG oil and rotating the pump shaft until oil emerges from the outlet
opening. Install oil pump, crankshaft oil windage baffle (6L680) and oil pan.
24. Position flywheel on the crankshaft. Tighten according to procedure in this section.
25. Turn engine on the work stand so that the engine is in the normal upright position.
26. Install engine in vehicle.
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