Sable V6-183 3.0L VIN U FI (1998)
1. Clean mating gasket surfaces of lower intake manifold and cylinder head. Lay a clean cloth or shop cloth in valve tappet valley to catch any gasket
material. After scraping, carefully lift cloth from valve tappet valley, preventing any particles from entering oil drain holes or cylinder head. Use a
suitable solvent to remove old silicone sealant.
CAUTION: Aluminum components gouge easily which may cause gasket leaks. Always use care when scraping aluminum gasket surfaces.
NOTE: Lightly oil all retaining bolt and stud bolt threads with clean engine oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G before installation.
2. If installing a new lower intake manifold, transfer engine coolant temperature sensor, water thermostat, water hose connection gasket and water
hose connection heater hose elbow and water temperature indicator sender unit to new lower intake manifold.
3. If removed, install fuel injection supply manifold.
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Apply clean engine oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G lightly to fuel injector O-rings before
installation.
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Install fuel injector into fuel injection supply manifold.
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Carefully align fuel injection supply manifold to intake manifold fuel injector bores.
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Push one side into place at a time until fuel injection supply manifold clicks into place.
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Install fuel injection supply manifold retaining bolts and tighten to 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch. lbs.).
4. Apply a 5-6 mm (1/4-inch) drop of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSE-M4G323-A6 to
intersection of cylinder block and cylinder head at four corners as shown.
NOTE: Prior to applying sealer, clean sealing surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder head with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M6B392-A, to remove all residues that may interfere with the sealer's ability to adhere.
5. Position intake manifold gasket onto cylinder heads. Align intake manifold gasket locking tabs to provisions on head gaskets as shown.
6. Install front and rear intake manifold end seals as shown. Secure with retainers.
