2001-2008 Ford Ranger Service & Repair Manual
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2008 ENGINE
2.3L - Ranger
SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specification Fill Capacity
High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle
and Wheel Bearing Grease
E8TZ-19590-A
WSS-M1C267-A1 -
Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31
- -
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant with Bittering Agent (US
only)
VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-A
(Canada); or equivalent (yellow
color)
WSS-M97B51-A1 -
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium
Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada); or equivalent
WSS-M2C930-A 3.8L (4 qt) with filter change
Multi-Purpose Grease
XG-4 and/or XL-5
ESB-M1C93-B -
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and
Dielectric Compound
XG-3-A
ESE-M1C171-A -
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
TA-30
WSE-M4G323-A4 -
Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30
- -
Thread Sealant with PTFE
TA-24
WSK-M2G350-A2 -
Item Specification
Displacement 2.3L
No. of cylinders 4
Bore/stroke 87.5/94.0
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Oil pressure (hot @ 2,000 RPM) 29-39 psi
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200-268 kPa
Engine weight (without accessory drive
components)
133 Kg (293 lb)
Cylinder Block
Cylinder bore diameter 87.5-87.53 mm
(3.444-3.445 in)
Out of round 0.008 mm
(0.0003 in)
Main bearing bore diameter 57.020-57.038 mm
(2.244-2.245 in)
Head face flatness 0.1 mm/general
0.05 mm/200 x 200
(0.0003 in/general)
(0.0019 in/7.87 x 7.87)
Piston
Diameter (1) 87.5-87.51 mm
(3.444-3.445 in)
Diameter (2) 87.51-87.52 mm
(3.4452-3.4456 in)
Diameter (3) 87.52-87.53 mm
(3.444-3.446 in)
Piston to bore clearance 0.025-0.045 mm
(0.0009-0.0017 in)
Ring groove width - top 1.203-1.205 mm
(0.0473-0.0474 in)
Ring groove width - 2nd 1.17-1.19 mm
(0.0.460-0.0468 in)
Ring groove width - oil 2.501-2.503 mm
(0.0984-0.0985 in)
Piston skirt coating thickness 0.008-0.020 mm
(0.0003-0.0007 in)
Piston Pin
Diameter 20.995-21.0 mm
(0.8266-0.8268 in)
Length 59.6-60.4 mm
(2.346-2.377 in)
Piston to pin clearance 0.008-0.016 mm
(0.0003-0.0006 in)
Pin to rod clearance Press fit
Cylinder Head
Exhaust valve lift (in @ zero lash) 7.4 mm (0.2913 in)
Intake valve lift (in @ zero lash) 7.9 mm (0.3110 in)
Valve guide diameter 5.509-5.539 mm
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(0.216-0.218 in)
Valve seat width - intake/exhaust 0.99-1.84 mm
(0.038-0.072 in)
Valve seat angle 45 degrees
Valve seat runout 0.075 mm (0.0029 in)
Valve lash adjustor bore diameter 31.00-31.03 mm
(1.220-1.221 in)
Cam bore diameter 25.015-25.040 mm
(0.984-0.985 in)
Valve
Valve head diameter - intake 34.85-35.15 mm
(1.372-1.383 in)
Valve head diameter - exhaust 29.85-30.15 mm
(1.175-1.187 in)
Valve stem diameter - intake 5.470-5.485 mm
(0.2153-0.2159 in)
Valve stem diameter - exhaust 5.465-5.480 mm
(0.2151-0.2157 in)
Valve stem to guide clearance - intake 0.0027 mm (0.0009 in)
Valve stem to guide clearance - exhaust 0.0029 mm (0.0011 in)
Valve face runout 0.05 mm (0.001 in)
Valve face angle 45 degrees
Valve Spring - Compression Pressure
Intake and exhaust (installed) 38.667 lb
Intake (valve open) 8.9 mm (0.35 in) of lift 97.032 lb
Exhaust (valve open) 7.4 mm of lift 93.338 lb
Free length 44.92 mm (1.768 in)
Assembled height 37.9 mm (1.492 in)
Crankshaft
Main bearing journal diameter 51.980-52.000 mm
(2.046-2.047 in)
Production repair 51.730-51.750 mm
(2.036-2.037 in)
Main bearing clearance 0.019-0.035 mm
(0.0007-0.0013 in)
Connecting rod journal diameter 49.980-50.000 mm
(1.967-1.968 in)
Production repair 49.730-49.750 mm
(1.957-1.958 in)
End play 0.22-0.43 mm
(0.008-0.016 in)
Rings
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Width - top 1.17-1.185 mm
(0.0460-0.0466 in)
Width - 2nd 1.197-1.199 mm
(0.0471-0.0472 in)
Width - oil 2.38-2.45 mm
(0.093-0.096 in)
Ring gap (in bore) - top 0.16-0.31 mm
(0.006-0.012 in)
Ring gap (in bore) - 2nd 0.33-0.48 mm
(0.012-0.018 in)
Ring gap (in bore) - oil 0.2-0.7 mm
(0.007-0.027 in)
Valve Tappet
Diameter 30.97-30.98 mm
(1.2192-1.2196 in)
Tappet to valve clearance - intake 0.22- 0.28 mm (0.008-0.011 in)
Tappet to valve clearance - exhaust 0.27-0.33 mm (0.010-0.013 in)
Tappet to bore clearance 0.02-0.06 mm
(0.0007-0.0023 in)
Camshaft
Lobe lift - intake 8.24999 mm (0.324 in)
Lobe lift - exhaust 7.80007 mm (0.307 in)
Runout (1)
a
0.03 mm (0.001 in)
Thrust clearance 0.09-0.24 mm
(0.003-0.009 in)
Journal diameter 24.96-24.98 mm
(0.982-0.983 in)
Journal to bore clearance 0.035-0.080 mm
(0.001-0.003 in)
Connecting Rod
Bearing clearance 0.027-0.052 mm
(0.001-0.002 in)
Bearing thickness 1.496-1.520 mm
(0.058-0.059 in)
Crank bore diameter 53.025-53.045 mm
(2.087-2.088 in)
Pin bore diameter 20.965-20.985 mm
(0.825-0.826 in)
Length (center to center) 154.8 mm (6.094 in)
Side clearance 1.95-3.05 mm
(0.076-0.120 in)
Axial clearance 0.14-0.36 mm
(0.005-0.014 in)
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No. 3 Journal - Supported by No. 1 and No. 5 Journals.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
All dimensions are in mm unless noted.
Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt 50 37 -
A/C compressor bolts 25 18 -
A/C manifold tube bolt 20 15 -
Battery cable nuts 12 9 -
Camshaft bearing caps
a
- - -
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolts 7 - 62
Camshaft sprocket bolt 72 53 -
Clutch pressure plate bolts 32 24 -
Coolant outlet (front) connector bolts 25 18 -
Coolant outlet pipe bolts 10 - 89
Coolant pump bolts 10 - 89
Coolant pump pulley bolts 20 15 -
Coolant thermostat bolts 10 - 89
Coolant tube nuts 20 15 -
Crankcase vent oil separator 10 - 89
Crankshaft oil seal retainer
a
- - -
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor 7 - 62
Crankshaft pulley bolt
a
- - -
Cylinder block coolant drain plug 55 41 -
Cylinder head bolts
a
- - -
Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor 12 9 -
Engine front cover bolts
a
- - -
Engine ground cable-to-cylinder head stud bolt 10 - 89
Engine lifting eye bolts 45 33 -
Engine support insulator-to-crossmember nuts 103 76 -
Engine support insulator-to-engine bracket nuts 102 75 -
Engine-to-transmission bolts 48 35 -
Engine wire harness connector bracket bolt 10 - 89
EGR tube bracket bolt 10 - 89
EGR outlet tube-to-cylinder head fitting 55 41 -
EGR outlet tube-to-intake manifold flange bolts 18 13 -
EGR valve bolts 20 15 -
Exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head nuts 54 40 -
Exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head studs 17 13 -
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This Ford Ranger Service & Repair Manual from 2001 to 2008 is an essential resource for maintaining and repairing your vehicle. Whether you're a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this manual provides comprehensive assistance to ensure your Ford Ranger operates smoothly.
Key features of this manual include detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and illustrations that simplify understanding and implementation. It encompasses a wide array of topics, including engine maintenance, transmission repairs, electrical system troubleshooting, and more.
It is compatible with the following Ford Ranger models:
- 2001 Ford Ranger
- 2002 Ford Ranger
- 2003 Ford Ranger
- 2004 Ford Ranger
- 2005 Ford Ranger
- 2006 Ford Ranger
- 2007 Ford Ranger
- 2008 Ford Ranger
Whether you need to conduct routine maintenance or address complex repairs, this service and repair manual is your ultimate companion. Bid farewell to costly dealership visits and confidently take charge of your Ford Ranger's maintenance with this comprehensive guide.
