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

Timing Drive Components: 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 may occur.
  1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
  2. Compress the timing chain tensioner, and insert a paper clip into the hole. Remove the 2 bolts and the timing chain tensioner.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts
    GF0008938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the RH timing chain guide.
    4. Fig 2: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide
    G03897778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the timing chain.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Timing Chain
    G03897779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH timing chain guide.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And LH Timing Chain Guide
    G03897780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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