Ford 1997 Ranger - 3.0 L Engine, Ranger; Engine Removal; Engine Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.0L Engine, Ranger
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Section 14
-01 .
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03 .
3. Discharge and recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Section 12-03A .
4. Drain the power steering fluid.
5. Disconnect the hood light connector and locator from the hood. Unclip the ground strap from the right
side of the hood. Mark the location of the hood hinges, remove the four bolts, and remove the hood.
6. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the air cleaner outlet tube. Disconnect the electrical
connectors from the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
Disconnect the harness locator from the air cleaner outlet tube. Loosen the clamp at the throttle body,
unsnap the air cleaner cover from the air cleaner housing. Remove the air cleaner cover and air
cleaner outlet tube as an assembly.
Section 03-01B: Engine, 3.0L V-6 1997 Aerostar, Ranger Workshop Manual
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description Tool Number
Fan Clutch Holding Tool T84T-6312-C
Fan Clutch Nut Wrench T84T-6312-C
Clutch Coupling Tool T88T-70522-A
Strap Wrench D85L-6000-A
Fuel Pressure Gauge T80L-9974-B
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (3/8 inch)
T81P-19623-
G1
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (1/2 inch)
T81P-19623-
G2
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (5/8 inch)
T83P-19623-C
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (3/4 inch)
T85L-19623-A
Spreader Bar D93P-6001-A3
Teflon® Seal Replacer Set D90P-3517-A
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