Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
12. Install oil pump and oil pump intermediate shaft. Tighten retaining bolt to 40-55 Nm (30-41 ft. lbs.).
13. Install oil pan.
14. Dip entire distributor or camshaft position sensor drive gear in Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESR-M99C80-A.
CAUTION: If a new distributor or camshaft position sensor is installed, run engine at idle for five minutes before driving vehicle.
15. Pour the rest of the pint of Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A through
distributor hole onto cam drive gear.
16. Install camshaft position sensor.
17. Install cylinder heads.
18. Install and perform intake manifold installation procedure.
19. Fill crankcase with specified amount and viscosity of engine oil.
20. Fill and bleed cooling system.
21. 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.
22. Start engine and check for oil, exhaust, coolant and vacuum leaks.
23. Check and set initial ignition timing.
