Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Upper Intake Manifold/Throttle Body Assembly
16. Remove bolts, studs, upper intake manifold and intake manifold gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. If removed, install intake manifold outlet fitting and cap and tighten to 8-13 Nm (71-115 lb in), do not back fitting off.
2. Install new EGR valve gasket and EGR valve onto upper intake manifold. Tighten EGR valve screws to 20-30 N.m (15-22 lb ft).
3. If removed, install throttle position sensor. Make sure rotary tangs on throttle position sensor are in proper alignment and that the red seal is inside
the connector housing.
CAUTION: Slide throttle position sensor rotary tangs into position over throttle shaft blade, then rotate throttle position sensor clockwise to
installed position only. Failure to install the throttle position sensor in this manner may result in excessive idle speeds.
4. Secure throttle position sensor to throttle body with two retaining screws and tighten to 2.8-3.8 N.m (25-33 lb in).
5. If removed, install idle air control valve, idle air control gasket and two retaining screws. Tighten screws to N.m (89 lb in).
6. If removed, install EGR transducer on upper intake manifold and tighten screws.
7. Install intake manifold upper gasket on lower intake manifold.
8. Position upper intake manifold on lower intake manifold.
9. Install two central bolts and two studs, and hand-tighten.
