Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 135

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
7. NOTE: Use the crankshaft pulley bolt to rotate the converter.
Install new torque converter-to-flexplate nuts. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
8. Install the torque converter dust cover and retaining bolts. Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
9. Position the transmission oil cooler line bracket to the right rear of the engine block and install the
retaining bolt. Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
10. Position the exhaust system and install the manifold-to-exhaust pipe retaining nuts. Tighten to 40 Nm
(30 lb-ft).
11. Install the ground cable to the left rear area of the engine block. Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
12. Position the oil filter drain funnel. Install the starter motor and retaining bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-
ft). Install and securely tighten the drain funnel retaining bolt and nut.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Remove the engine lifting eyes from the exhaust manifolds.
15. Connect the two 16-pin transmission connectors to the rear of the right hand cylinder head. Connect
the right hand HO2S connector.
16. NOTE: The RH bolt retains the upper filler tube. Inspect the O-ring on the filler tube and
replace as necessary.
Install the upper filler tube into the lower filler tube. Install the RH upper converter housing-to-engine
retaining bolt. Tighten both upper bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
17. Install the ground strap to the wiper motor studded bolt. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
18. Connect the 42-pin connector to the rear of the left valve cover. Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
19. Connect the power brake booster vacuum hose to the vacuum tree and position the clamp. Connect
the vacuum hose to the purge flow (PF) sensor at the left wheel well. Connect the vacuum reservoir
vacuum hose at the vacuum connector above the right hand valve cover.
20. Position and install the harness to the PCM and tighten the bolt to 6 Nm (53 lb-in). Install the ground
wire to the bulkhead and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in). Install the harness locator onto the studded bolt
and securely tighten the nut.
21. Position the generator and A/C compressor wiring harness in place and connect the generator
connections. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
22. Install the heater hoses to the intake manifold and the water pump. Compress and position the hose
clamps.
23. Position the A/C compressor/power steering pump bracket with the pump attached to the steering
gear box. Remove the protective cap, install the power steering return hose, and position the hose
clamp. Install the bracket and power steering pump assembly. Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
24. Remove the protective cap from the power steering pressure line, using Teflon® Seal Replacer Set
D90P-3517-A or equivalent. Install a new Teflon® seal onto the line and install the line to the power
steering pump. Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
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