1994 ford ranger timing belt replacement

#1994 ford ranger timing belt replacement driver

The idler pulley needs a 15 mm to remove it, and here it is removed.Īlso if this is the first time the idler was removed there is a retainer spring on the bolt.

Here it is removed and set aside while I remove the idler pulley. I started with the tensioner pulley and arm. Ok now choose which one to start with and grab the proper tool to remove the pulley. Ok now you need to remove the belt, put your 3/8” Ratchet into the tensioner pulley arm and turn it down and towards the engine releasing the tension.īelow you can see the belt loosened but not removed, no need to remove it completely. Side view of belt system – Idler is at the top Here are a couple photos of the pulleys and their locations before I started. There are no tabs/wings on the new pulley, but I am assured they are an acceptable replacement. Tools – more than I needed, but hey I had them if I needed them. I determined I would need a 15mm socket or wrench to remove the Idler Pulley and a 1/2” socket or wrench to remove the tensioner from the engine bracket. I set the CAI aside and looked over the pulley system to see what tools I may need to take the pulleys off.

#1994 ford ranger timing belt replacement driver

I have to remove the cold air intake first, so I get my flat head screw driver and remove the worm gear clamps on the coupler at the throttle body, remove the air flow sensor and the MAF connector as well as the hose attached to the oil filler.Ĭold air intake OUT – yes the filter is dirty and has been replaced. While I am in there I am also going to replace the tensioner pulley, so read on to see how it was done. Ok the time has come to replace the squeaking hamster wheel in my engine bay – my Idler Pulley. Idler and Tensioner Pulley Replacement Article If you have questions, feel free to PM the original poster or ask in the appropriate section of The Ranger forums. By doing this modification and following this how-to you, the installer, take full responsibility if anything is damaged or messed up.

Disclaimer:The Ranger, The Ranger Staff, nor the original poster are responsible for you doing this modification to your vehicle.