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1998 Ford Ranger SuperCab Questions & Answers
98 ford ranger xl 2.5
401 might have been caused by 125. The exhaust gas recirc is likely to be inefficient or not working until the engine is at working temperature. PO125 is the engine not reaching operating temperature.
Clearly the fault(s) are intermittent or borderline. The engine might not be warming up correctly or there might be a sensor or wiring fault.
Make a start by checking the thermostat...
How to installing brake shoes on back ?
First you have to compress the parking brake cable spring and attach the parking brake lever.
Clean and lubricate the brake backing plate.
Use silicon Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound.
Then,
install the rear brake shoes and linings:
1) position the rear brake shoes and linings
2) position the parking brake lever
3) install the brake shoe hold-down spring pins and the brake shoe hold-down springs.
Install the parking brake strut
1. install the parkig brake link spring on the parking brake strut
2. install the parking brake strut
3. Install the brake shoe anchor ping guide plate.
Install the short brake shoe retracting spring
1. Place the brake shoe adjusting lever cable over the anchor pin, with crimped side in
2. Install the short brake shoe retracting spring
Note: Make sure the brake shoe adjusting lever cable is positioned in the cable guide groove
Install the long brake shoe retracting
1. install the cable guide
2. position the brake shoe adjusting lever cable in the cable guide groove
3. install the long brake shoe retracting spring
Note: to prevent incorrect installation, teh socket of each brake adjuster screw is stamped R or L
Assemble the brake adjuster screw assembly.
1. apply silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound
2. install the brake adjuster screw into the brake show adjusting screw nut to the end of the threads and then loosen one half turn
3. install the brake shoe adjusting screw socket on the brake shoe adjusting screw nut.
Install the brake adjuster screw assembly
1. Position the brake adjuster screw assembly
2. Install the brake shoe adjusting screw spring
3. Position the brake shoe adjusting lever cable
4. Position the adjusting lever return spring and the brake shoe adjusting lever
5. Hook the brake shoe adjusting lever cable to the brake shoe adjusting lever.
Test the operation of the automatic self-adjuster
1. Pull the brake shoe adjusting lever cable and check that the brake shoe adjusting lever rotates the brake shoe adjuster assembly
2. Release the brake shoe adjusting lever cable and check that the brake shoe adjusting lever advances to the next notch on the brake shoe adjusting screw nut.
Adjust the brakes.
Install the brake drum.
Thats it
98 ford ranger, cranks, but does not start sometimes
With intermittent issues, have to do testing when problem is ongoing. If it cranks good but won't start, have a helper crank it while you check for spark at the plugs, if spark everywhere, use a gage and check proper fuel pressure and fuel injector pulse. Any applicable trouble codes?
I have a 95 ford
you'll need to go to your local garage to see where you can locate a quick disconnect kit closest available to you.
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