Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
5. Position engine front cover gasket onto cylinder block alignment dowels.
6. Install engine front cover onto cylinder block using caution to not damage crankshaft front seal.
7. Install retaining bolts and tighten.
8. Install oil pan and new oil pan gasket.
9. Install water pump if removed.
10. Install crankshaft vibration damper and crankshaft pulley.
11. Install front end accessory drive components.
12. Fill crankcase with the correct viscosity and weight engine oil.
13. Fill and bleed cooling system.
CAUTION: This engine has aluminum components and requires a special corrosion-inhibiting coolant formulation to avoid radiator damage.
14. Connect battery ground cable.
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.
15. Start engine and check for coolant, oil and exhaust leaks.
