Ford 1997 Ranger User Manual

IN-VEHICLE SERVICE
Valve Cover and Gasket
NOTE: The rocker covers installed on the 3.0L engine incorporate integral (built-in) gaskets which
should last the life of the vehicle. Be sure to adhere to the following steps when removing and
replacing rocker covers. Replacement gaskets are available if required.
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) and set aside.
2. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the air cleaner outlet tube. Disconnect the wiring
connectors from the mass air flow (MAF) sensor, intake air temperature (IAT) sensor, and the
harness locator from the outlet tube. Loosen the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner and
remove the outlet tube.
3. Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Disconnect the canister purge hose from the canister purge valve at the LH frame rail and the locator
from the accelerator control bracket. Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
5. Disconnect the throttle cable (09A758A) and speed control cable (9A825) from the throttle body and
the locator at the top of the intake manifold. Remove the cable bracket retaining bolts and remove
bracket with cables attached. Position the bracket and cables out of the way.
6. Disconnect the wiring connectors from the coil connector, radio noise suppressor, the EVR and left
side spark plug wires from coil. Disconnect right side spark plug wires from the locators and wires
from the spark plugs. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EVR and heater control tee. Remove the
brace from the coil bracket and the exhaust manifold. Remove the coil assembly.
7. Disconnect the right side valve cover harness locators. Disconnect the IAT harness locator from the
generator bracket. Remove the right side valve cover and gasket.
8. Disconnect the DPFE vacuum hoses and the wiring connector. Remove the EGR valve tube from the
valve and exhaust manifold.
9. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the brake booster, EGR, and the engine vacuum harness from
upper intake and position the harness out of the way.
10. Disconnec the wiring connectors from the throttle position sensor (TPS) and idle air control (IAC).
Disconnect the 42-pin connector from the bracket at the rear of intake manifold. Remove the positive
crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve from the valve cover.
11. Remove the upper intake manifold and gasket. Tape the lower intake openings closed.
12. Disconnect the left side spark plug wire locators and wires from the spark plugs. Remove the left side
valve cover and gasket.
13. NOTE: Do not clean the valve cover gasket with solvent. Damage to the valve cover gasket
may occur.
Clean the valve covers and mating surfaces.
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Ford 1997 Ranger Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	1997 Ranger
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Valve Cover and Gasket

Removal

Steps for removing the valve cover and gasket.

Installation

Steps for installing the valve cover and gasket.

Rocker Arm

Valve Tappet, Hydraulic

Removal

Steps to remove valve tappets, including engine removal for 3.0L Aerostar.

Installation

Steps for installing valve tappets and related components.

Intake Manifold

Lower Intake Manifold Removal

Procedure for removing the lower intake manifold.

Lower Intake Manifold Installation

Procedure for installing the lower intake manifold.

Cylinder Head(s)

Cylinder Head Removal

Steps for removing the cylinder heads from the engine.

Cylinder Head Installation

Steps for installing the cylinder heads onto the engine.

Crankshaft Pulley, Vibration Damper, and Front Seal

Crankshaft Front Seal Removal

Procedure for removing the crankshaft front seal.

Crankshaft Front Seal Installation

Procedure for installing the crankshaft front seal.

Water Pump

Water Pump Removal

Steps for removing the water pump assembly.

Water Pump Installation

Steps for installing the water pump assembly.

Engine Front Cover

Engine Front Cover Removal

Steps for removing the engine front cover.

Engine Front Cover Installation

Steps for installing the engine front cover.

Timing Chain, Sprockets, Tensioners and Guides

Timing Chain Removal

Procedure for removing the timing chain and sprockets.

Timing Chain Installation

Procedure for installing the timing chain and sprockets.

Camshaft

Camshaft Removal

Steps for removing the camshaft from the engine.

Camshaft Installation

Steps for installing the camshaft into the engine.

Exhaust Manifolds

Exhaust Manifold Removal

Steps for removing the exhaust manifolds.

Exhaust Manifold Installation

Steps for installing the exhaust manifolds.

Oil Pan, Ranger 4x4

Oil Pan Removal

Steps for removing the oil pan.

Oil Pan Installation

Steps for installing the oil pan.

Oil Pan, Aerostar

Oil Pan Removal

Steps for removing the oil pan.

Oil Pan Installation

Steps for installing the oil pan.

Oil Pump

Oil Pump Removal

Steps for removing the oil pump.

Oil Pump Installation

Steps for installing the oil pump.

Crankshaft

Crankshaft Removal

Steps for removing the crankshaft from the engine.

Crankshaft Installation

Steps for installing the crankshaft into the engine.

Crankshaft Main Bearings

Crankshaft Main Bearing Removal

Steps for removing crankshaft main bearings.

Crankshaft Main Bearing Installation

Steps for installing crankshaft main bearings.

Pistons and Connecting Rods

Piston and Connecting Rod Removal

Steps for removing pistons and connecting rods.

Piston and Connecting Rod Installation

Steps for installing pistons and connecting rods.

Connecting Rod Bearings

Connecting Rod Bearing Removal

Steps for removing connecting rod bearings.

Connecting Rod Bearing Installation

Steps for installing connecting rod bearings.

Flywheel

Flywheel Removal

Steps for removing the flywheel.

Flywheel Installation

Steps for installing the flywheel.

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal

Steps for removing the crankshaft rear oil seal.

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation

Steps for installing the crankshaft rear oil seal.

Camshaft Rear Bearing Cover

Camshaft Rear Bearing Cover Removal

Steps for removing the camshaft rear bearing cover.

Camshaft Rear Bearing Cover Installation

Steps for installing the camshaft rear bearing cover.

Oil Filter and/or Adapter

Oil Filter Removal

Steps for removing the oil filter.

Oil Filter Installation

Steps for installing the oil filter.

Oil Level Indicator Tube

Oil Level Indicator Tube Removal

Steps for removing the oil level indicator tube.

Oil Level Indicator Tube Installation

Steps for installing the oil level indicator tube.

Oil Pressure Switch

Oil Pressure Switch Removal and Installation

Steps for removing and installing the oil pressure switch.

Engine Assembly, Aerostar

Engine Assembly Removal

Steps for removing the engine assembly from the vehicle.

Engine Assembly Installation

Steps for installing the engine assembly into the vehicle.

3.0L Engine, Ranger

Engine Removal

Steps for removing the engine from the vehicle.

Engine Installation

Steps for installing the engine into the vehicle.

Camshaft Bearings

Camshaft Bearing Removal

Steps for removing camshaft bearings.

Camshaft Bearing Installation

Steps for installing camshaft bearings.

Oil Pan, Ranger 4x4

Oil Pan Removal

Steps for removing the oil pan.

Oil Pan Installation

Steps for installing the oil pan.

Engine Disassembly

Engine Disassembly Steps

Detailed steps for disassembling the engine.

Cylinder Head

Cylinder Head Disassembly

Steps for disassembling the cylinder head.

Cylinder Head Assembly

Steps for assembling the cylinder head.

Pistons and Connecting Rods

Piston and Connecting Rod Disassembly

Steps for disassembling pistons and connecting rods.

Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly

Steps for assembling pistons and connecting rods.

Valve Tappet, Hydraulic

Valve Tappet Disassembly

Steps for disassembling hydraulic valve tappets.

Valve Tappet Assembly

Steps for assembling hydraulic valve tappets.

Cylinder Block Assembly

Cylinder Block Disassembly

Steps for disassembling the cylinder block.

Cylinder Block Assembly

Steps for assembling the cylinder block.

Cylinder Block, Bare

Cylinder Block Disassembly

Steps for disassembling a bare cylinder block.

Cylinder Block Assembly

Steps for assembling a bare cylinder block.

Valve Clearance

Valve Clearance Measurement

Procedure for checking valve clearance at different engine positions.

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications - Plugs and Bolts

Torque values for various plugs and bolts.

General Specifications

General engine specifications like displacement and bore/stroke.

Cylinder Head and Valve Train Specifications

Specifications related to cylinder heads and valve train components.