Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
NOTE: To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all
application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep.
Clean the lower intake manifold gasket mating surfaces.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These
tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket
remover and metal surface prep. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone
gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this
procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a drop of silicone gasket and sealant at the 4 cylinder block-to-cylinder head seams.
2. Install the intake manifold gaskets and end seals.
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Position the intake manifold gaskets.
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Position the end seals.
3. Position the lower intake manifold.
4. Install the bolts and tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
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Stage 2: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
