Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 112

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
15. Loosen pinch bolt and disconnect steering column at intermediate shaft.
16. Follow the procedure as outlined in
refrigerant.
17. NOTE: All openings in the air conditioning system must be capped to keep dirt, foreign
material, and excess moisture out of the system.
Disconnect air conditioner liquid line at condenser and suction line from accumulator.
18. Disconnect canister purge hose at evaporative emissions canister (EVAP canister purge solenoid
under engine air cleaner base and secure to engine.
19. Release fuel system pressure as outlined in
20. Remove oil level dipstick (6750).
21. Raise vehicle.
22. Remove wheel hub bolt nuts and remove both front wheel and tire assemblies.
23. NOTE: Place a piece of 4x4 wooden block or other suitable material between the rear of the
engine cradle and the forward surface of the oil pan sump to keep the engine from tilting
rearward and damaging components when removing the transmission.
Remove transmission as outlined in
24. Loosen and remove exhaust manifold stud nuts. Remove bolts retaining three-way catalytic converter
to muffler. Disconnect and remove muffler and three-way catalytic converter (TWC). Refer to
09-00 for specific removal and installation procedures.
25. Remove dash panel ground cables. One is located on cylinder head (6049) just behind power
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