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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009RANGER 2D PICKUP, 2.3 D, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 126 (ENGINE - 2.3L)IN-VEHICLE SERVICINGENGINE FRONT COVERREMOVAL
2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, Automatic

Engine Front Cover: Removal

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    CAUTION: Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in the crankshaft pulley procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley bolt. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
  1. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley .
  2. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector and the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
    3. NOTE: A new CKP sensor must be installed whenever the old sensor is removed.
  3. Remove and discard the CKP sensor.
  4. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  5. Remove the 3 bolts and the water pump pulley.
  6. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
  7. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    8. NOTE: This step is needed only if a new front cover is being installed.
  8. Using a 3-jaw puller, remove the fan drive pulley.
    9. Fig 1: Removing Fan Drive Pulley Using A Three-Jaw Puller
    GF0008933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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