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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010RANGER 2WD L4-2.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINETIMING COVER
2010 Ford Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L
Timing Cover
2010 Ford Ranger 2WD L4-2.3LSECTION Timing Cover
Install the front cover. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 3 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten the seventeen 8-mm bolts and the stud bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten the 10-mm bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten the two 13-mm bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Stage 1: Tighten the seventeen 8-mm bolts and the stud bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten the 10-mm bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten the two 13-mm bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.