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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999RANGER 2WD V6-3.0L VIN UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
1999 Ford Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN U
Cylinder Head Assembly
1999 Ford Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN USECTION Cylinder Head Assembly
NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are a torque-to-yield design and must not be reused. Always install new bolts.
Install the bolts. Tighten the bolts in four stages in the sequence shown.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in four steps.
1 Tighten the bolts to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
2 Loosen the bolts one full turn.
3 Tighten to 45 - 55 Nm (34 - 40 ft. lbs.).
4 Tighten to 85 - 99 Nm (63 - 73 ft. lbs.).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.