Its really not that hard, these instructions are straight out of my Ford SLTG, (Service Labor Time Guide)

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the accessory drive belt.
Remove the fan and shroud assembly.
Remove the water pump pulley.
Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the water pump outlet.
Remove the crankshaft vibration damper.
Remove the oil pan.
Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
Remove the engine front cover.

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98 Ranger, Bagged 2600's in the front, 2500's in the rear. 3 Gal tank. DJM Upper and Lower control arms. 2 Thomas Compressors (garbage). 4 linked rear with C-notch. All (except cab) fiberglass. Custom Tribal Paint (soon to be Sunburst/burnt Orange).
Coming soon - 405HP 4.6L (SOHC), 4R70W