How do you change the timing belt on a 1998 Ford Ranger?
The above poster’s method is definitely correct, however it is not necessary to remove the radiator, or remove any spark plugs. Also a crowbar will suffice in place of the special ford tensioner tool…..Just make sure you make minimal contact with the tensioner pulley (contact as far forward as you can and you’ll be fine) so as not to mar it which may cause accelerated wear o the belt if you happen to gouge the pulley. I used the starter/breaker bar against the frame method to remove the crankshaft balancer/pulley.
