02 sensor question

[knot2kwik]

Where is the 02 sensor ona 2001 ranger, v6?
I now it should be on the intake manifold. I know when I changed one out on my old dodge truck I had to have a special socket for removal abd installation. Do I need any special tools for this job?
Any help is greatly apprieciated
John

[rivguy]

there are 4 o2 sensors on a v-6 ranger in that year - but they are located in the exhaust not the intake

[rodeo02]

Originally Posted by rivguy

there are 4 o2 sensors on a v-6 ranger in that year - but they are located in the exhaust not the intake

Yep, you will have 1 upstream and 1 down stream of the catalytic converter for each cylinder bank. Your check engine light will light if you are having a problem with one of the 4. The downstream O2 sensors do nothing but tell you if the cats are working or not.
G/luck
Joel

[2000mudder]

just rember to replace ALL OF THEM at same time for best performance!!!! you should replace at 60,000 miles.

[knot2kwik]

is a special wrench or socket needed for removal?

[rodeo02]

Originally Posted by 2000mudder

just rember to replace ALL OF THEM at same time for best performance!!!! you should replace at 60,000 miles.

You gotta be kidding ! They can be over $100/ea for tons of newer vehicles today, plus the downstream O2 sensors do absolutely nothing for fuel trim calculations, they just indicate if the cat(s) are working or not. On a 1998+ (OBDII) vehicle, dont throw money at new O2 sensors unless you have a check engine light in regards to an O2 sensor issue.
G/luck
Joel