Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 4

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Section 03-01C: Engine, 4.0L V-6
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE
Valve Cover and Gasket, Aerostar
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) and remove intake shield and air cleaner outlet tube
(9B659).
2. Remove inside engine cover.
3. For right valve cover, remove oil fill pipe (6A868), oil level indicator tube (6754), and transmission oil
filler tube (7A228).
4. Remove generator (GEN) (10346) and ignition coil (12029) and assembled bracket. Refer to
03-07C .
5. Remove spark plug wires from clips on valve cover (6582).
6. For left valve cover, remove upper intake manifold as outlined in this section.
7. Remove left valve cover bolts, rocker arm cover flange plate (6A523) and valve cover.
8. Remove A/C compressor (19703) from A/C compressor mounting bracket (2882) and set out of the
way. Do not disconnect hoses from A/C compressor.
9. Remove right valve cover bolts, rocker arm cover flange plates, and valve cover.
Installation
1. Clean valve cover, cylinder head (6049), and intake manifold gasket surfaces.
2. Locate valve cover gaskets (6584) on valve covers.
3. NOTE: Since silicone rubber will set up within 15 minutes, if you are installing both covers,
apply only to one side at a time.
Apply Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESB-M4G92-A and
ESE-M4G195-A, to left intake manifold-to-cylinder head parting seam.
4. Install right valve cover, rocker arm cover flange plates, and bolts. Snug bolts starting from center
bolts and working in crisscross pattern to end bolts. Tighten in same pattern to 6-8 Nm (4.5-5.9 lb-ft).
Rocker Arm Cover and Gasket, Installation
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