Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001)
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Left engine support insulator nuts (Figure 1).
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Right engine support insulator nuts (Figure 1).
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Transmission extension housing to cross member mount nuts (Figure 5).
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Exhaust manifold to catalytic converter pipe nuts.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Apply the park brake.
4.
Place the transmission in 1st gear.
5.
Slightly raise the engine RPM and slowly let out the clutch until the Powertrain moves/shifts under torque.
6.
Place the transmission in Reverse.
7.
Slightly raise the engine RPM and slowly let out the clutch until the Powertrain moves/shifts under torque.
8.
Repeat Steps 5-7.
9.
Place the transmission in Neutral and turn off the engine.
10.
Tighten the powertrain and exhaust system attachments in the following sequence:
a.
Left engine insulator nuts torque to 102 N.m (75 lb-ft) (Figure 1).
b.
Right engine insulator nuts torque to 102 N.m (75 lb-ft) (Figure 1).
c.
Transmission extension housing to cross member mount nuts torque to 98 N~m (72 lb-ft) (Figure 5).
d.
Exhaust Manifold to catalytic converter pipe nuts (support the catalytic converter and pipe in a neutral position while tightening) torque to
40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
e.
Catalytic converter pipe to muffler and exhaust pipe nuts (do not support the exhaust pipe while tightening) torque to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
f.
Check the Powertrain and exhaust to ensure there are no points grounded out to the body. Inspect for other possible ground-outs to the
dash-panel, like wire harness, hoses, etc.
11.
Start the engine and check for exhaust system leaks.
