Ranger 4WD V6-177 2.9L (1988)
Oil Pan: Specifications
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23-38 Nm (19-28 ft lb)
Camshaft Thrust Plate ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17-21 Nm (13-16 ft lb)
Connecting Rod Nut .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26-33 Nm (19-24 ft lb)
Crankshaft Pulley (Cast) to Crankshaft .......................................................................................................................................... 115-130 Nm (85-96 ft lb)
Cylinder Head Bolt (Tighten to Yield) In Sequence
Step 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
Step 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 70-75 Nm (51-55 ft lb)
Step 3 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... Turn 90 Degrees
Flywheel to Crankshaft ...................................................................................................................................................................... 64-70 Nm (47-52 ft lb)
Front Cover to Cylinder Block .......................................................................................................................................................... 17-20 Nm (13-16 ft lb)
Intake Manifold (Bolt/Nut) In Sequence
Step 1 Hand Start and Snug Nuts at Positions 3 and 4
Step 2 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-8 Nm (3-6 ft lb)
Step 3 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8-15 Nm (6-11 ft lb)
Step 4 ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15-21 Nm (11-15 ft lb)
Step 5 .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21-25 (15-18 ft lb) [1]
Upper Intake (Plenum)
1. Tighten all bolts (6) to 10 Nm (7 ft lb).
2. Then tighten all bolts to 21-25 Nm (15-18 ft lb).
Throttle Body to Upper Intake ............................................................................................................................................................... 9-13 Nm (6-10 ft lb)
Intake Manifold Stud to Cylinder Block ............................................................................................................................................ 14-16 Nm (10-12 ft lb)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt .................................................................................................................................................................... 88-102 Nm (65-75 ft lb)
Timing Pointer to Front Cover .................................................................................................................................................................. 7-9 Nm (5-7 ft lb)
Oil Pump Pick Up Tube to Pump .......................................................................................................................................................... 9-13 Nm (6-10 ft lb)
Oil Pickup Tube Support to Main Cap (Nut) ..................................................................................................................................... 17-21 Nm (12-15 ft lb)
Oil Pump Case ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-13 Nm (6-10 ft lb)
Oil Pan to Cylinder Block In Sequence ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-8 Nm (4-6 ft lb)
Oil Filter Adaptor to Cylinder Block (Bolt) ...................................................................................................................................... 20-40 Nm (15-30 ft lb)
Oil Pan Drain Plug ............................................................................................................................................................................. 21-28 Nm (15-21 ft lb)
Oil Filter ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ [2]
Rocker Cover to Cylinder Head ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-7 Nm (3-5 ft lb)
Rocker Arm Shaft Support Bolt ......................................................................................................................................................... 59-67 Nm (43-50 ft lb)
Water Pump to Front Cover ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9-12 Nm (7-9 ft lb)
Water Outlet Connection ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9-12 Nm (6-9 ft lb)
Water Jacket Drain Plug .................................................................................................................................................................... 20-25 Nm (14-18 ft lb)
Spark Plug ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25-38 Nm (18-28 ft lb)
Alternator Mounting Bracket to Cylinder Block ............................................................................................................................... 40-55 Nm (29-40 ft lb)
Alternator Mounting Bracket to Cylinder Head
M-8(2) ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 20-30 Nm (14-22 ft lb)
M-10 .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 40-55 Nm (29-40 ft lb)
Alternator Pivot Bolt ......................................................................................................................................................................... 61-82 Nm (45-61 ft lb)
Alternator Adjustment Arm to Front Cover ....................................................................................................................................... 70-95 Nm (60-70 ft lb)
Alternator Adjustment Arm to Alternator .......................................................................................................................................... 70-95 Nm (60-70 ft lb)
Air Conditioning Pulley to Crank Pulley ........................................................................................................................................... 26-38 Nm (19-28 ft lb)
Fan to Fan Clutch .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-11 Nm (6-8 ft lb)
Fan Clutch to Water Pump Hub ......................................................................................................................................................... 21-34 Nm (15-25 ft lb)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head (Bolt) ........................................................................................................................................ 27-40 Nm (20-30 ft lb)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head (Stud) ....................................................................................................................................... 27-40 Nm (20-30 ft lb)
Heat Shield Manifold Stud .................................................................................................................................................................... 5-7 Nm (50-65 in lb)
Knock Sensor Assembly to Block ..................................................................................................................................................... 40-54 Nm (30-40 ft lb)
EGR ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-10 Nm (2-7 ft lb)
EGR Valve to Plenum or EGR Cover Plate to Plenum ..................................................................................................................... 21-25 Nm (15-18 ft lb)
Idle Air Bypass Valve to Plenum .......................................................................................................................................................... 9-13 Nm (7-10 ft lb)
Fuel Rail to Intake Manifold .................................................................................................................................................................. 9-13 Nm (7-10 ft lb)
Fuel Pressure Regulator to Fuel Rail ..................................................................................................................................................... 9-13 Nm (7-10 ft lb)
Timing Chain Guide to Block ................................................................................................................................................................ 9-13 Nm (7-10 ft lb)
Timing Chain Tensioner to Block ......................................................................................................................................................... 9-13 Nm (7-10 ft lb)
Oil Level Indicator Tube to Manifold Nut Stud ................................................................................................................................ 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft lb)
Pulley/Water Pump ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20-30 Nm (14-22 ft lb)
Thermactor Tube Assembly to Exhaust Manifold ............................................................................................................................. 20-30 Nm (14-22 ft lb)
[1] Repeat After Warm Up.
[2] One-half turn after gasket contacts sealing surface with oiled gasket.