Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 119

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
15. Connect transmission oil cooler lines to fittings on case and install oil cooler lines. Tighten cooler line
flair nuts to 22-30 Nm (16-22 lb-ft).
16. If removed, install rear engine support insulator to transmission. Tighten bolts to 81-108 Nm (60-80
lb-ft).
17. Position rear engine crossmember in 2 rear engine support brackets. Markings on rear engine
support indicate direction of installation. Install nuts and bolts and tighten to 37-52 Nm (28-38 lb-ft).
Refer to Section 02-03
18. Lower transmission slowly so studs are installed in proper slots in rear engine support. Install nuts
and tighten to 97-127 Nm (74-94 lb-ft). Remove safety chain and remove transmission jack.
19. Tighten three-way catalytic converter to exhaust manifolds bolts to 34-46 Nm (25-34 lb-ft).
20. Connect driveshaft to transmission and rear axle, observing alignment marks made during removal.
Install bolts securing rear cross-shaft to pinion flange. Tighten bolts to 95-129 Nm (70-95 lb-ft).
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