Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
5. Install the remaining bearings in the same manner. If servicing the rear main bearing, apply sealer to the cap as shown.
6. For rear main bearing:
a. Clean all oil off rear main bearing cap and block mating surface using Ford Extra Strength Spot and Stain Remover B7A-19521-AA meeting
Ford specification ESR-M5B197-A.
b. Place a bead of Ford Gasket Eliminator E1FZ-19562-A meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A4 or Loctite 515 sealer to the block along
the corners of the rear main bearing cap joint area and on the joint face approximately 1/2 inch from the rear of the cylinder block as
illustrated.
NOTE: New bolts must be used during assembly.
c. Verify that the lower rear main bearing insert is in place. Install the rear main bearing cap and snug the bolts.
d. Align the rear main bearing cap to block by moving the bearing cap fore or aft (approximately 13 mm [1/2 inch] inward in the rear oil seal
bore) so that the rear seal stop of the block and cap line up. This will ensure that the rear main oil seal will seat squarely when installed in the
bore.
e. Tighten the rear main cap bolts to 90-104 Nm (66-77 ft. lbs.).
f.
Fill the cavities on both sides of the rear main cap with Ford Gasket Eliminator E1FZ-19562-A meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A4
or Loctite 515.
g. Reinstall the oil pump and crankshaft oil windage baffle tray. Torque to 17-21 Nm (13-15 ft. lbs.).
7. Install crankshaft rear oil seal.
8. Reinstall engine in vehicle.