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Mar 8, 2004 | 10:48 AM

Abbott

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How do I replace the belt on a 2001 Ranger 3.0L?

Mar 8, 2004 | 11:11 AM

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Welcome Abbott, You will find just about all of the answers to all of your questions on this site. There is a great wealth of knowledge here. Use all of the different boards and you will never leave.....

First of all, do yourself a favor and buy a Chiltons or a Haynes manual from your local parts store. Either of those should be able to help with your belt question. If they don't help, I'm sure someone will chime in with an answer.
Let us know if you got the problem fixed.

Mar 8, 2004 | 06:49 PM

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I've tried that, no local stores carry one for a 2001 Ranger. I thought I'd try out this before I order one online.

Mar 8, 2004 | 09:41 PM

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Welcome to FTE!

You have to rotate the belt tensioner clockwise on the 3.0L, against the force of the tension spring, which will result in the slack you'll need to remove the belt. Use a ratchet wrench for leverage...

FWIW, there is no Haynes Manual for '01+ Rangers, the '93-'00 edition is the best you are going to do. It's still worth the 15 bucks to have it, IMO.

Mar 9, 2004 | 11:46 AM

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to clarify..the tensioner is just to the left of the A/C compressor? and by rotating clockwise you turn the center bolt clockwise? Thanks for the tip on the Haynes manual.

Mar 9, 2004 | 07:24 PM

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to clarify..the tensioner is just to the left of the A/C compressor? and by rotating clockwise you turn the center bolt clockwise? Thanks for the tip on the Haynes manual.

Yes. You should be able to get a socket on there, I think it's a 15mm (that's what it is on my Taurus vulcan), and you want to rotate it clockwise with the rachet. The tensioner should pivot with the force being applied, relieving the tension on the belt.