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1998 Ford Ranger CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Electric Cooling Fans -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Fan Service
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger L ELECTRIC
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Refer to when battery power to the computer has been interrupted.
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Fan Service
Do not operate engine until fan has first been inspected for crack...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS
The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Gasoline Fuel Injected Engines Except Escape, Freestar, Mariner, Monterey, Villager, 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer, 2005-06 Expedition & Navigator & 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger 2.5 L4 GAS
The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.
The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger Super 2.5 L4 GAS
Front
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
- Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove and discard the hub nut and washer assembly.
- Remove front disc brake caliper, anchor plate and pads as an assembly, and position assembly aside.
- Remove brake disc.
- Separate outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from wheel hub.
- Support front suspension lower arm.
- Remove nut and bolt retaining upper ball joint to front wheel knuckle.
- Remove outboard front wheel halfshaft joint from wheel hub.
- Rotate front wheel knuckle.
- Compress outboard front whe...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
- Lower starter motor.
- Remove starter motor electrical connector cap.
- Remove starter motor electrical connector nuts.
- Remo...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger Super 2.5 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Components & Connectors Diagram for 1998 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
I/P Components & Connectors Diagram for 1998 Ford Ranger 2.5 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 Ford Ranger Super 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Ford Ranger AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Ford Ranger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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