Timing Chain And Gears; Removal & Installation - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

Never hammer on the damper. Use an appropriate damper installation tool to press the damper onto the
crankshaft snout.
13. Install the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CPS) and the water pump by−pass hose.
14. Install the engine into the vehicle.
15. Run the engine and check for leaks.

Timing Chain and Gears

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2.9L Engine
1. Drain the cooling system and crankcase. Remove the oil pan and radiator.
When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are
quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove
fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless
it is contaminated or several years old.
2. Remove the cylinder front cover and water pump, drive belt, and camshaft timing gear.
3. Use the clutch aligner T71P−P−7137−H or equivalent and remove the crankshaft sprocket.
To install:
4. Align the keyway in the gear with the key, then slide the gear onto the shaft, making sure that it seats
tight against the spacer.
Feed the timing chain around the crankshaft sprocket and then around the camshaft sprocket. Install
the camshaft sprocket together with timing chain as an assembly. Align all necessary timing marks.
5. Check the camshaft end play. Refer to checking camshaft. If not within specifications, replace the
thrust plate.
6. Align the keyway in the crankshaft gear with key in the crankshaft, and align the timing marks. Install
the gear, using a crankshaft sprocket replacer tool.
7. Install the cylinder front cover following the procedures in this section. Install the oil pan and radiator.
8. Fill and bleed the cooling system and crankcase.
9. Start the engine and adjust the ignition timing.
10. Operate the engine at fast idle and check all hose connections and gaskets for leaks.
3.0L Engine
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system and crankcase.
When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are
quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove
fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless
it is contaminated or several years old.
Timing Chain and Gears
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