Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
4. Apply a thin coat of oil to oil seal lip. Position bearing shim and oil baffle into main drive gear bearing retainer (install shim with groove showing).
Install spacer to bore of output shaft bearing.
NOTE:
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To prevent damage to oil seal lip during assembly, tape the input shaft splines along their entire length.
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If necessary, apply a sufficient quantity of grease to shim, main drive gear bearing retainer and oil baffle to retain them in position during
assembly.
5. Apply a 3.18 mm (1/8 inch) bead of silicone rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M4G92-A or
ESE-M4G195-A to main drive gear bearing retainer and retaining bolt threads. Install main drive gear bearing retainer to case. Install and tighten
front bearing cover retaining bolts to 16-22 Nm (12-16 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Make sure that retaining bolt heads are marked with a "6."