Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 58

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
7. If installing a new camshaft, check end play as specified in
replace camshaft.
8. CAUTION: Do not replace camshaft sprocket bolt (6279) with a standard bolt or severe
engine damage will occur. This bolt is an oil carrying, precision component.
Lubricate timing chain and sprockets with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A and install as an assembly. Align marks as illustrated.
Inspect camshaft sprocket (6256) for blockage of drilled oil passages and clean as required. Install
camshaft sprocket bolt and washer and tighten to 50-70 Nm (37-52 lb-ft).
9. Lubricate valve tappets and bore with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent
meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A.
10. Install valve tappets into original bores.
11. NOTE: Install valve tappet guide plates with the word "UP" or button visible.
Aligning tappet flats, install valve tappet guide plates.
12. Install tappet guide plate and retainer (6K564) over valve tappet guide plates. (NOTE: Retainer
orientation is not important.) Hand-start two retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 10-14 Nm (7-10 lb-ft).
13. Apply a 5-6mm drop of Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESB-M4G92-A or ESE-M4G195-A to intersection of cylinder block and cylinder head assembly at four
corners.
14. Position intake manifold gaskets (9439) on tocylinder heads. Align the intake gasket locking tabs to
the provisions on the head gaskets (6051).
15. Install front and rear intake manifold seals. Secure with retaining features.
16. Lower intake manifold into position aligning manifold bolt holes to those in the cylinder head. Use
care to prevent disturbing the rubber sealer which can cause sealing voids. Install bolts 1, 2, 3 and 4
and hand-snug. Install remaining bolts. Tighten in numerical sequence to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft), then again
to 26-32 Nm (19-24 lb-ft).
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. If clearance is excessive,
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