Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Engine Front Cover
Material
Material
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. 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 can
occur.
Remove the crankshaft pulley. See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and Repair
3. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector and the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
