Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L (2009)
Timing Chain Tensioner: Service and Repair
Timing Drive Components
Removal
NOTICE: 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 the pulley bolt is loosened. 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. See: Cylinder Block
Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and Repair
1. Remove the engine front cover. See: Timing Cover/Service and Repair.
2. Compress the timing chain tensioner in the following sequence.
1. Using a small pick, release and hold the ratchet mechanism.
2. While holding the ratchet mechanism in the released position, compress the tensioner by pushing the timing chain arm toward the tensioner.
3. Insert a paper clip into the hole to retain the tensioner.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and the timing chain tensioner.
4. Remove the RH timing chain guide.
5. Remove the timing chain.
