Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
DEALER PRICE
For latest prices, check or call your:
^
DOES II
^
Updated Price Book
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
Attachment III - Technical Information
OVERVIEW
While performing this procedure the technician will install a:
^
New upper and lower intake manifold gaskets.
^
New cam chain tensioner and washer.
^
Volume reduction plug into the left cylinder head oil galley.
^
New oil galley plug.
IMPORTANT TIME SAVING REPAIR TIPS
^
Always use a hand impact driver with a short extension when loosening the oil galley plug. Be sure the T-30 Torx(R) bit is in good condition, and
that there is no foreign material inside the plug which would prevent the bit from fully seating. The plug may be seized on some higher mileage
vehicles, and not seating the bit may cause the bit to damage the plug.
^
Before removing the engine coolant temperature sensor, relieve any residual cooling system pressure by removing the radiator cap and then
reinstalling it. Doing this will allow you to remove the sensor without having to drain the cooling system.
^
During assembly, DO NOT use any silicone products as they may cause damage to the oxygen sensors.
^
Allow the engine and cooling system to cool down prior to beginning this repair.
Question -- Are these procedures the same as related procedures found in TSBs or in the Workshop Manual?
Answer -- No. If you follow the procedures in this set of instructions, you will not need to disconnect the battery or install a memory saver, or drain and
refill the cooling system. Also, this procedure involves removal of the upper and lower intake manifolds to replace the gaskets. Once the manifolds and
the ECT are removed, the oil galley plug and the cam tensioner are easily accessed.
LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL
1.
Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
2.
Disconnect the speed control and accelerator cables from the throttle body control lever and the upper intake manifold.
3.
Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
4.
Disconnect the fresh air tubes from the air cleaner outlet tube, then remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
5.
Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve and the throttle position (TP) sensor.
