How to Replace timing belt on Ford Ranger 3.0D TDi 2008

Ford Ranger 3.0D TDi 2008 cambelt change instructions and replacement inteval. Full guide!

Special tools

• 6 mm drill bit.

Special precautions

• Disconnect battery earth lead.
• DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
• Remove glow plugs to ease turning engine.
• Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
• DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.

Repair times – hrs

Camshaft drive belt/chain – R & I

1,00

Valve timing procedures

Removal

1. Remove:
   • Engine top cover.
   • Timing belt cover [1] .
2. Turn crankshaft clockwise until timing marks aligned [2] & [3] .
3. Turn tensioner pulley anti-clockwise until 6 mm drill bit [4] can be inserted in hole [5] . Use Allen key [6] .
4. Remove:
   • Timing belt.
   • Tensioner pulley bolt [7] .
   • Tensioner pulley bolt [8] .
   • Tensioner pulley [9] .

   NOTE: Mark direction of rotation on belt with chalk if belt is to be reused.

Installation

1. Ensure timing marks aligned [2] & [3] .
2. Fit new tensioner pulley [9] .
3. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt finger tight [7] .
4. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt finger tight [8] .
5. If tensioner pulley has no resistance carry out following procedure:
   • Turn tensioner pulley slowly anti-clockwise then clockwise. Repeat procedure several times or until resistance can be felt in tensioner pulley.
6. Turn tensioner pulley anti-clockwise until 6 mm drill bit [4] can be inserted in hole [5] . Use Allen key [6] .
7. Fit timing belt.
8. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt [8] . Tightening torque: 37-52 Nm.
9. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt [7] . Tightening torque: 8-11 Nm.
10. Remove 6 mm drill bit [6] .
11. Turn crankshaft slowly 2 turns until timing marks aligned [2] .
12. If timing marks not aligned: Repeat installation procedure.
13. Install components in reverse order of removal.