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Removal (Ranger)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable and drain cooling system. Remove hood, air cleaner and intake duct assembly. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hose at radiator. Remove left-handed nut retaining fan clutch using Fan Clutch Holder (T84T-6312-C) and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench (T84T-6312-D). Remove cooling fan assembly. Remove accessory drive belt.
  2. Disconnect transmission cooling lines from radiator (if equipped). Remove radiator and shroud. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect A/C liquid line at condenser and suction line from accumulator and plug openings. Remove A/C hose assembly bracket from A/C compressor. Remove A/C hose assembly from vehicle.
  3. Plug all openings in A/C system to prevent contamination. Remove A/C compressor bracket with A/C compressor and power steering pump attached, and position aside. Disconnect heater hoses from engine. Remove dash panel ground cables from engine. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS . Using Spring Lock Coupling Remover (T81P-19623-G1 for 3/8" line or T81P-19623-G2 for 1/2" line), disconnect fuel supply and return lines. See Figure.
  4. Disconnect and remove EGR tube. Disconnect throttle cable linkage and shield at throttle body and intake manifold. Disconnect cruise control cable (if equipped). Mark location and disconnect all vacuum hoses from rear vacuum fitting in upper intake manifold.
  5. Disconnect fuel injector wiring harness. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of compression stroke. Note position of camshaft position sensor electrical connector and remove connector. Remove camshaft position sensor retaining screws and remove sensor. On M/T models, place transmission in fourth gear. On A/T models, place transmission in Park. On all models, raise and support vehicle.
  6. Remove transmission oil cooler line bracket from right side of engine. Disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds. Remove starter and front engine mount nuts or through-bolts. Remove ground wires from engine block.
  7. On A/T models, remove torque converter inspection cover. Remove flexplate-to-torque converter bolts. Remove kickdown cable and bellhousing mounting bolts. On M/T models, remove bellhousing bolts. On all models, remove engine front support-to-crossmember nuts and bolts.
  8. Partially lower vehicle and attach engine hoist to brackets at exhaust manifolds. Ensure all wires and hoses are disconnected before raising engine. Support transmission. Raise engine slightly and carefully pull engine forward from transmission without damaging rear cover plate. Remove engine from vehicle.
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