Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 41

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Section 03-01C: Engine, 4.0L V-6
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE
Engine Front Cover
Removal
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description
Fan Clutch Holding Tool
Fan Clutch Nut Wrench
Crankshaft Damper Remover
Crankshaft Front Seal Replacer T90T-6701-A
1. NOTE: It is necessary to remove oil pan to properly reseal front cover to oil pan. For Ranger it
is necessary to remove engine to remove oil pan. For Aerostar it is necessary to remove
transmission to reseal oil pan.
On Ranger, remove engine (6007) as outlined in this section.
2. On Aerostar:
a. Open hood and remove air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).
b. Drain coolant. Lift drive belt tensioner (6B209) by rotating it counterclockwise and remove drive
belt (8620).
c. Remove fan clutch (8A616) and fan blade (8600) using Fan Clutch Holding Tool T84T-6312-C
and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench T84T-6312-D.
d. Remove four screws and fan shroud (8146).
e. Without disconnecting lines, remove A/C compressor mounting bracket (2882) and brace with
assembled A/C compressor (19703) and power steering pump (3A674) and set to one side.
f. Remove two bolts and drive belt tensioner.
g. Remove three bolts and generator mounting bracket (10153) with assembled generator (GEN)
(10346) and set to one side.
h. Raise vehicle and remove transmission as outlined in Group 07.
3. Remove water pump pulley (8509).
4. Remove lower radiator hose (8286).
5. NOTE: Engine front cover (6019) may be removed with water pump (8501) attached.
Remove water pump if necessary.
6. Remove bolt and, using Crankshaft Damper Remover T74P-6316-A, remove crankshaft vibration
damper and pulley (6B321).
7. Remove crankshaft position sensor (CKP sensor) (6C315).
8. Remove engine front cover. Note location of different length bolts as you remove cover.
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Tool Number
T84T-6312-C
T84T-6312-D
T74P-6316-A
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