Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L VIN A EFI (1997)
Timing Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove outer timing belt cover.
2. Remove timing belt.
3. Hold tensioner by prying against spring pressure with Belt Tensioner Adjusting Tool T74P-6254-A. Remove adjustment bolt (which goes through
slot in base of tensioner).
NOTE: Belt tensioner assembly is under spring tension.
4. Release pressure.
5. Remove spring pivot bolt, spring, and tensioner assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Install belt tensioner and timing belt tensioner spring on cylinder head placing one leg of spring under stud on cylinder head and other leg against
pin on tensioner and install spring pivot bolt loosely.
2. Using Camshaft Belt Tensioner Tool T74P-6256-B, rotate tensioner clockwise against spring tension as far as possible and install adjustment bolt
and tighten to restrain tensioner.
3. Install timing belt.
NOTE: Spring pivot bolt is to be tightened after timing belt is installed. Adjusting bolt is tightened as part of timing belt installation.
4. After installing timing belt, tighten spring pivot bolt to 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft. lbs.).
5. Install outer timing belt cover.