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Engine - 3.0L (2V): Specifications Ford Ranger I

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Silicone Gasket Sealant F7AZ-19554-EAWSE-M4G323-A4
Pipe Sealant w/Teflon® D8AZ -19554-AESR-M18P7-A
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSPWSS-M2C153-H
Gasket Maker F8AZ-19B508-ABWSK-M2G348-A5
General Specifications
Oil Capacity4.0 Quarts + 1/2 Quart With Filter Change (4.5 Quarts Total)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Displacement3.0L
Number of Cylinders6
Bore89.00 mm (3.50 in.)
Stroke80.00 mm (3.14 in.)
Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Oil Pressure (Hot 2500 rpm)40-60 psi
Drive Belt Tension(1)
(1) See SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
(1)See SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .

ENGINE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (ENGINE)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - CYLINDER HEAD & VALVE TRAIN

ItemSpecification
Combustion Chamber Volume (cc)50.1-417.1
Valve Guide Bore Diameter Intake & Exhaust7.017-71.042 mm (0.2762-0.2772 in.)
Valve Seats
Width - Intake & Exhaust2.0-21.5 mm (0.078-0.098 in.)
Angle44.5 Degrees
Runout (T.I.R.)0.035 mm (0.0013 in.)
Gasket Surface Flatness0.08 mm (0.003 in.) Over 152.0 mm (6.00 in.)
Valve Stem To Guide Clearance
Intake0.026-0.071 mm (0.001-0.0027 in.)
Exhaust0.038-0.083 mm (0.0015-0.0032 in.)
Valve Head Diameter
Intake40.0 mm (1.57 in.)
Exhaust33.0 mm (1.30 in.)
Valve Face Runout Limit0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Valve Face Angle45.62 Degrees
Valve Stem
Diameter (Std.)
Intake6.971-61.991 mm (0.2744-0.2752 in.)
Exhaust6.959-61.979 mm (0.2739-0.2747 in.)
Oversize
Intake8.340-81.320 mm (0.3283-0.3276 in.)
Exhaust8.328-81.308 mm (0.3279-0.3271 in.)
Oversize
Intake8.720-81.700 mm (0.3433-0.3425 in.)
Exhaust8.708-81.688 mm (0.3428-0.3420 in.)
Valve Springs
Valve Open to Maximum Lift912 N @ 29.74 mm (1.17 in.)
Valve Closed304 N @ 40.52 mm (1.60 in.)
Free Length (Approximate)46.4 mm (1.89 in.)
Installed Spring Height44.17-411.98 mm (1.736-11.650 in.)
Service Limit10% Force Loss @ Specified Height
Rocker Arm Ratio1.61
Valve Tappet, Hydraulic
Diameter (Std.)22.206 mm (0.874 in.)
Clearance to Bore0.018-0.069 mm (0.0007-0.0027 in.)
Service Limit0.127 mm (0.005 in.)
Hydraulic Leak-Down Rate(1)
Collapsed Tappet Gap(Nominal)
Intake2.23-41.77 mm (0.088 - 01.189 in.)
Exhaust2.23-41.77 mm (0.088-0.189 in.)
Distributor Shaft Bearing Bore Diameter Tappet Bore Diameter22.268-212.230 mm (0.08767-0.8752 in.)
Camshaft Bore Inside Diameter
No. 154.688-514.713 mm (2.1531-21.1541 in.)
No. 254.188-514.213 mm (2.1334-21.1344 in.)
No. 354.188-514.213 mm (2.1334-21.1344 in.)
No. 454.688-514.713 mm (2.1531-21.1541 in.)
(1) 20-200 seconds to leak-down 3.18 (0.125 in.) with 225 Newtons (50 pounds) load and tappet filled with leak-down fluid.
(1)20-200 seconds to leak-down 3.18 (0.125 in.) with 225 Newtons (50 pounds) load and tappet filled with leak-down fluid.

CYLINDER HEAD & VALVE TRAIN GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS -CAMSHAFT

ItemSpecification
Lobe Lift
Intake6.408 mm (0.260 in.)
Exhaust6.604 mm (0.260 in.)
Allowable Lobe Lift Loss0.127 mm (0.005 in.)
Theoretical Valve Lift @ Zero Lash
Intake10.32 mm (0.419 in.)
Exhaust10.65 mm (0.419 in.)
End Play
Service Limit0.003 mm (0.007 in.)
Journal to Bearing Clearance0.025-0.076 mm (0.001-0.003 in.)
Journal Diameter
All50.987-511.013 mm (2.0074-21.0084 in.)
Cam Bearing I.D.51.038-511.063 mm (2.0094-21.0104 in.)
Runout Limit0.05 mm (0.002 in.) Runout Of No. 2 Or No. 3 Relative To No. 1 & No. 4
Out-Of-Round Limit0.025 mm (0.001 in.)

CAMSHAFT GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - CYLINDER BLOCK

ItemSpecification
Head Gasket Surface Flatness0.08 mm (0.003 in.) in 152.0 mm (6.00 in.)
Head Gasket Surface Finish (RMS)1.0-31.3 Micrometers
Cylinder Bore
Diameter89.00 mm (3.504 in.)
Surface Finish (RMS)0.45-0.96
Out-of-Round Limit0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Out-of-Round Service Limit0.050 mm (0.002 in.)
Taper Service Limit0.050 mm (0.002 in.)
Main Bearing Bore Diameter68.905 mm (2.713 in.) 68.885 mm (2.712 in.)

CYLINDER BLOCK GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - CRANKSHAFT & FLYWHEEL

ItemSpecification
Main Bearing Journal Diameter63.983-614.003 mm (2.5190-21.5198 in.)
Out-Of-Round Limit0.008 mm (0.0003 in.)
Taper Limit0.06 mm (0.0006 in.) Total 0.013 mm (0.0003 in.) per 25 mm (1 in.)
Journal Runout Limit0.05 mm (0.002 in.) (1) 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) (2)
Surface Finish (RMS)0.25 Micrometers (10.0 Micro in.)
Thrust Bearing Journal
Length25.775-215.825 mm (1.0148-11.067 in.)
Connecting Rod Journal
Diameter53.983-514.003 mm (2.1253-21.1261 in.)
Out-Of-Round Limit0.006 mm (0.0003 in.) Max. 0.0150 mm (0.0006 in.) Total
Taper Limit0.008 mm per 25 mm (0.0003 in. per in.)
Surface Limit (RMS)0.25 Micrometers (10.0 Micro in.)
Main Bearing Thrust Face
Surface Finish (RMS)0.4 Micrometers (0.157 Micro in.) Front; 0.4 Micrometers (0.157 Micro in.) Rear
Runout Limit0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Flywheel Ring Gear Lateral Runout (T.I.R.)
Automatic Transmission1.778 mm (0.07 in.)
Crankshaft End Play0.10-0.20 mm (0.004-0.008 in.)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Clearance to Crankshaft
Desired0.025-0.035 mm (0.001-0.0014 in.)
Allowable0.020-0.066 mm (0.00086-0.0027 in.)
Bearing Wall Thickness (Std.)1.557-11.570 mm (0.0612-0.0618 in.)
Main Bearings
Clearance To Crankshaft
Desired0.25-0.035 mm (0.001 - 01.0014 in.)
Allowable0.020 - 01.066 mm (0.0005 - 01.0023 in.)
Bearing Wall Thickness (Std.)2.444 - 21.481 mm 1st & 2nd 2.491 - 21.427 3rd & Rear
(1) Runout of journals II and III to journals I and IV. (2) Runout of adjacent journals to each other.
(1)Runout of journals II and III to journals I and IV.
(2)Runout of adjacent journals to each other.

CRANKSHAFT & FLYWHEEL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - CONNECTING ROD, PISTON & RINGS

ItemSpecification
Connecting Rod
Piston Pin Bore Diameter23.105-213.145 mm (0.9096-0.9112 in.)
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter5.15-51.17 mm (2.250-21.251 in.)
Length (Center-To-Center)140.46-1140.54 mm (5.530-51.533 in.)
Alignment (Bore-To-Bore Max Diff.)
Twist0.075 per 25 mm (0.003 per in.)
Bend0.04 Per 25 mm (0.0016 Per in.)
Side Clearance (Assembled To Crank)
Standard0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in.)
Service Limit0.36 mm Max. (0.014 in. Max.)

CONNECTING ROD, PISTON & RINGS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - PISTON

ItemSpecification
Diameter
Coded Red88.962-818.978 mm (3.5024-31.5031 in.)
Coded Blue88.988-819.004 mm (3.5035-31.5041 in.)
Coded Yellow89.014-819.030 mm (3.5045-31.5051 in.)
Piston-to-Bore Clearance0.030-0.056 mm (0.0012-0.0022 in.)
Service Limit0.081 mm Max.
Service Piston Selection (1)
Piston Bore DiameterService Piston Grade Required
89.009-819.035 mm (3.5043-31.05053 in.)RED
89.035-819.060 mm (3.5053-31.5063 in.)BLUE
89.060-819.086 mm (3.5063-31.5073 in.)YELLOW
Ring Groove Width
Compression (Top)1.530-11.555 mm (0.0602-0.0612 in.)
Compression (Bottom)1.530-11.555 mm (0.602-0.612 in.)
Oil4.030-41.055 mm (0.1587-0.1596 in.)
Piston Pin
Length76.5-717.2 mm (3.012-31.039 in.)
Diameter23.162-213.175 mm (0.9119-0.9124 in.)
Pin to Piston Clearance0.005-0.012 mm (0.0002-0.0005 in.)
Pin to Rod ClearancePress Kit 4 KiloNewtons (900 Lbs.)
Piston Pins
Ring Width
Compression (Top)1.460-11.490 mm (0.0575-0.0587 in.)
Compression (Bottom)1.460-11.490 mm (0.0575-0.0587 in.)
Oil RingSide Seal - Snug Fit
Service LimitSide Clearance 0.15 mm Max. (0.006 in. Max.)
Ring Gap
Compression (Top) (in Gauge)0.25-0.50 mm (0.01-0.02 in.)
Compression (Bottom) (in Gauge)0.25-0.50 mm (0.01-0.02 in.)
Oil Ring (Steel Rail) (in Gauge)0.25-11.25 mm (0.010-0.049 in.)
Side Clearance
1st Ring0.040-0.095 mm (0.0016-0.0037 in.)
2nd Ring0.040-0.095 mm (0.0016-0.0037 in.)
(1) When replacing pistons, measure the cylinder bore as described in ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - RANGER , and install the indicated service piston.
(1)When replacing pistons, measure the cylinder bore as described in ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - RANGER , and install the indicated service piston.

PISTON GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

* Engine packages equipped with Tripminder: Return line must be closed when checking pressure.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - LUBRICATION SYSTEM

ItemSpecification
Oil Pump
Relief Valve Spring Tension (Force @ Length)44.9 -40.5 N (10.1-9.1 lb) @ 28.2 mm (1.11 in)
Relief Valve To Bore Clearance0.073-0.043 mm (0.0029-0.0017 in)
Oil Pump Gear Backlash0.02-0.03 mm (0.008-0.012 in)
Oil Pump Gear Radial Clearance
Idler & Driver0.125-0.050 mm (0.0055-0.002 in)
Oil Pump Gear Height Clearance0.069-0.039 mm (0.0027-0.0015 in)
Idler Shaft to Idler Gear Clearance0.069-0.039 mm (0.0027-0.0015 in)
Driver Shaft to Housing Clearance0.073-0.038 mm (0.0019-0.0005 in)
Oil Capacity4.25 Liters (4.5 Quarts) With Filter Change

LUBRICATION SYSTEM GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNmLb-ftLb-in
Valve Cover Studs & Bolts129
Intake Manifold Bolts(1)(1)
EGR Transducer Bolts8-1271-106
Throttle Body Bolts20-3015-22
Engine Bulkhead Connector Bolts8-1071-88
EGR Valve Bolts20-3015-22
Rocker Arm Bolts26-3819-28
Water Hose Connection Bolts20-3015-22
Crankshaft Pulley Bolts53-7239-53
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolts8-1271-106
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt55-7040-51
Exhaust Manifolds Nuts(1)
Crossover Pipe To Exhaust Manifold Nuts34-4625-33
Oil Level Indicator Tube Stud16-2012-15
EGR To Exhaust Manifold Tube Connector35-6526-48
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts8-1271-106
Cylinder Head Bolts(1)
Generator Mounting Bracket Bolts40-6230-46
Oil Pressure Switch2015
Oil Pan Bolts(1)
Engine Mount Bracket To Insulator Nuts88-13065-95
Oil Pump To Block Bolts40-5530-40
Flywheel Bolts73-8754-64
Main Bearing Caps Bolts75-8555-63
Connecting Rod Cap Nuts31-3923-28
Engine Insulator To Frame Nuts96-12771-94
Valve Tappet Retainer Bolts10-1489-123
Front Cover Bolts & Studs20-3015-22
Crankshaft Damper Bolts125-16593-121
Serpentine Belt Tensioner Bolts41-6130-45
Transmission-To-Engine Bolts38-5129-37
Transmission Cooler Line Bracket Bolt9-1280-106
Torque Converter Nuts31-3923-28
Powertrain Control Module Ground Strap Nut9-1280-106
Powertrain Control Module Connector Bolt5-7145-61
Fuel Injection Manifold Bolts8-1271-106
Fan Shroud Bolts6-854-70
Transmission Insulator Nuts98-12373-97
Torque Converter Access Plate Bolts10-147-10
Starter Motor Bolts22-2817-20
48-Pin Wire Harness Connector Bolt8-1271-106
Camshaft Retainer Plate Bolts8-1271-106
Water Pump Pulley Bolts22-2817-20
Accelerator Cable Bracket Bolts1089
Fuel Line Bracket Nut8-1271-106
A/C Line Bracket10-1289-106
(1) Refer to procedure for staged torque.
(1)Refer to procedure for staged torque.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The 3.0L engine has

  1. a V-block with six cylinders and splayed crankpins.
  2. a distributorless ignition system.
  3. a multiport, sequential fuel injection (SFI) system.
  4. overhead valves.
  5. hydraulic valve tappets for automatic lash adjustment.
  6. connecting rod parting faces that are unique with an interference fit.

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Scheme 447: Major Upper Engine Components
Scheme 447: Major Upper Engine Components

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Scheme 449: Cylinder Block - Lower
Scheme 449: Cylinder Block - Lower

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Refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

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Scheme 452: Removal
Scheme 452: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-204997) .
  2. Disconnect the breather tube, loosen the clamp and position the air outlet tube aside.
  3. Remove the bolt and the snow shield.
  4. Disconnect the accelerator cable, speed control cable and the return spring.
  5. Disconnect the accelerator cable and speed control cable from the accelerator bracket.
  6. Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the two vacuum hoses.
  9. Remove the nut and position the oil level indicator aside.
  10. Remove the nut and the upper intake manifold support brace.
  11. Loosen the bolt and position the 42-pin wiring harness out of the way.
  12. Remove the 42-pin connector from the bracket and position out of the way.
  13. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
  14. Remove the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve from the valve cover.
  15. Remove the bolts and the upper intake manifold.
  16. Clean the gasket sealing surfaces.
  17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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