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So I found the torque for the output flange at ~160 ft-lb and was able to tighten it just to that before the engine started turning. I'm still feeling a good bit of axial play on the flange- I'm assuming it is meaning the output bearing isn't properly preloaded. My 1/2" dewalt pneumatic impact...

Truck has ~160k miles and I'm going to do some more towing this summer, so I'm doing a pretty thorough service with timing chain tensioners, water pump, thermostat and housing, valve cover and intake manifold gaskets, etc. Should I replace fuel injectors or leave them alone? Engine runs well...

Been awhile since I was on this forum, but looking for some diagnostic help. My 4.0 has developed an idle problem, which I assumed to be a vacuum leak as it's had a few of those in the past. But the carb cleaner/propane test doesn't bump up the rpms and if I disconnect the IAC it dies...

Hello, Just picked up the newest in a succession of Rangers - '89 2.3L 2wd, '02 2.3L 2wd, now '02 4.0L FX4 with 111xxx miles. The only model of vehicle I've owned for the last 10 years, and finally got one with A/C. Each one keeps getting slightly more expensive, which is a given when the first...

Hello, Just upgraded my clapped out '02 2wd 2.3L Ranger to an '02 4wd 4.0L Ranger with 110xxx miles. The one I picked up has both the offroad package and the tow package- it's got the torsion bar front suspension, there's no rear sway bar, and the shocks are stock Motorcraft. I'm not an...