Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
35. Position the EGR tube in the EGR valve and start the first few threads of the flare nut. Install the bolt at the exhaust manifold end and tighten to
20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.). Tighten the flare nut to 35-65 Nm (26-48 ft. lbs.).
36. Connect two pressure differential hoses from the EGR pressure sensor to the EGR tube.
37. Connect fuel lines to fuel injection supply manifold.
38. Install fuel line safety clips.
39. Connect vacuum lines to premarked locations.
40. Connect electrical connections of:
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Intake air temperature sensor (IAT sensor)
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Idle air control valve (IAC valve)
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Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT sensor)
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Camshaft position sensor
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Ignition coil
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Radio ignition interference capacitor
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Water temperature indicator sender unit
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EGR pressure sensor, if equipped
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EGR vacuum regulator control, if equipped
41. Fill and bleed cooling system with specified coolant and proper mixture.
42. Fill crankcase with specified amount and viscosity of oil.
43. Install air cleaner outlet tube to throttle body and MAP sensor. Tighten retaining clamps to 1.9 Nm (16 inch lbs.).
44. Install closure hose to valve cover and air cleaner outlet tube provisions.
45. Connect ground cable at battery.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control
module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
46. Start engine and check for coolant, oil, fuel and vacuum leaks.
47. Verify and correct default base initial engine timing to 10 degrees BTDC. Tighten retaining bolt to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
