Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 106

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Section 03-01B: Engine, 3.0L V-6
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE
Oil Level Indicator Tube
Removal
1. Remove oil level dipstick (6750) from oil level indicator tube (6754).
2. Remove oil level indicator tube retaining nut from exhaust manifold stud.
3. Remove oil level indicator tube from cylinder blocks (6010).
Installation
1. NOTE: Using solvent, clean oil level indicator tube and cylinder block sealing surfaces before
applying silicone sealer.
Apply a 3mm (1/8-inch) bead of Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESB-M4G92-A or ESE-M4G-195-A to oil level indicator tube where oil level indicator
tube mates with cylinder blocks.
2. Install oil level indicator tube into cylinder blocks.
3. Install oil level indicator tube bracket onto exhaust manifold stud. Install and tighten oil level indicator
tube retaining nut to 16-20 Nm (12-15 lb-ft).
4. Install oil level dipstick into oil level indicator tube.
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