O2 sensors play an exigent role in your Motor lorry's fuel performance.
O2 sensors in your 1996 Ford Ranger XLT are threaded into the exhaust method in front of and latest the catalytic converters. The manufacturer engine options for the 1996 XLT were 3.0-liter and 4.0-liter V-6, and 2.3-liter in-line four cylinder. The V-6 options hold three sensors and the four-cylinder options bear two. The procedure is the duplicate for all. The tab squeezes down but there's a good chance it will have resistance if it hasn't been removed or replaced since 1996. When pulling, always grasp the connector, not the wires.13. Clean around the oxygen sensor with the wire brush and rag.
Raise Truck Using Jack and Stands
1. Field your Motor lorry on a akin surface and shift the transmission to "Stadium" provided your truck is automatic or assent it in gear whether jotter transmission. Engage the parking brake.
2. City turn chocks endure the rear wheels.
3. Jack up the front of your Motor lorry and secure it on jack stands. When using the jack supplied for your Motor lorry, the manufacturer recommends placing it under the front shock absorbers on 1997 and earlier models. When you are using a floor jack, position it under the outer speck of the curb arm. Position a jack stand under Everyone frame censure.
Raise Truck Using Ramps
4. Replace the manufacturer's setup and safety directions included with your ramps.
5. Lawns your Motor lorry on a equivalent surface and shift the transmission to "Stadium" (automatic) or freedom it in gear (guidebook). Engage the parking brake and turn off the engine.
6. Position the ramps tight and centred against the front of the tires.
7. Facilitate your Motor lorry onto the ramps. When the tires place in at the top, engage the parking brake. Shift the transmission to "Park" (automatic) or leave it in gear (manual) and turn off the engine. Applying the parking brake first relieves load on the transmission when parking on inclines.
8. Place wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
Remove Oxygen Sensor
9. Allow enough time for the engine and exhaust to completely cool down before starting the removal procedure. Engines and exhaust systems can reach temperatures that cause third-degree burns.
10. Use the adjustable wrench to disconnect the black negative cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
11. Locate the oxygen sensor on the exhaust manifold or pipe. The front sensor will be located near the bend of the exhaust manifold. The rear sensor is past the converters toward the back of the truck. The sensor's shape and mounting design is similar to a spark plug.
Insert the sensor into the threaded hole and hand tighten. Exercise caution when the pigtail (wire lead) spins around during this step to avoid damaging the wires. Tighten the sensor to between 27 and 33 foot-pounds with the torque wrench. O2 sensor Emigration wrenches or cutaway sockets undarkened the sensor wires and sanction for clear replacement with Correct torque specifications. Changing the sensor every 30,000 to 50,000 miles is habitual, and the sensor's being can recurrently surpass these recommendations.
Instructions
14. Loosen the oxygen sensor with the sensor removal tool and socket wrench. If the sensor is seized, spray the contact area with penetrating fluid and follow the product's recommended waiting period before proceeding. If the sensor is being replaced, you can cut the wire and slide a 12-point box wrench over the sensor. Tap the other end of the wrench with a rubber or plastic mallet to loosen the sensor.
15. Remove the sensor. It should be easy to thread out by hand after it has been loosened.
16. Wipe any grease, penetrating fluid or debris from the sensor area. Wipe any penetrating fluid off the exhaust surface.
Replace Oxygen Sensor
17.Compare the new sensor with the old one to ensure you have the identical replacement part.
18. Apply anti-seize compound to the threads on the new sensor. Avoid contaminating the probe.
19.12. Follow the wire from the sensor to where it connects to the wiring harness. Use the mini flathead screwdriver to help pry the connector from the locking tab.
20. Route the pigtail back to the wiring harness and reconnect.
21. Reconnect the black battery cable to the negative battery post.
22. Lower your truck and remove the wheel chocks (for jack and jack stands procedure) or remove the chocks and ease the truck back down the ramps.
