Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
5. Slide camshaft through bearings into cylinder block remembering to keep camshaft perfectly in line with front bearing.
6. Lubricate camshaft thrust plate with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A and
install with two retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 8-12 Nm (6-8 ft. lbs.).
7. If installing a new camshaft, check end play. If clearance is excessive, replace camshaft.
8. Lubricate timing chain and sprockets with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A
and install as an assembly. Align marks as illustrated. Inspect camshaft sprocket for blockage of drilled oil passages and clean as required. Install
camshaft sprocket bolt and washer and tighten to 50-70 Nm (37-52 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not replace camshaft sprocket bolt with a standard bolt or severe engine damage will occur. This bolt is an oil carrying, precision
component.
9. Lubricate valve tappets and bore with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A.
10. Install valve tappets into original bores.
11. Aligning tappet flats, install valve tappet guide plates.
NOTE: Install valve tappet guide plates with the word "UP" or button visible.
12. Install tappet guide plate and retainer over valve tappet guide plates.
NOTE: Retainer orientation is not important.) Hand-start two retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 10-14 Nm (7-10 ft. lbs.).
13. Apply a 5-6 mm drop of Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M4G92-A or ESE-M4G195-A to
intersection of cylinder block and cylinder head assembly at four corners.
14. Position intake manifold gaskets onto cylinder heads. Align the intake gasket locking tabs to the provisions on the head gaskets.
15. Install front and rear intake manifold seals. Secure with retaining features.