Ford F150 - Timing belt replacement????????

Can anyone walk me through changing the timing belt On a 1997 ranger with a 2.3 engine?
I may have to break down and buy a manual but wanted to try to do it the cheap way first
thanks

you are better off getting a manual and also taking in what people say on here. Read through the manual and then compare it with peoples experiences. You also need to list more about your truck.

Notes

REMOVAL


Remove spark plugs.
Align crankshaft so number one piston is at TDC (top dead center) as indicated by timing marks.
Remove outer timing belt cover.
Loosen timing belt spring pivot bolt. Do not remove. CAUTION: If you attempt to remove timing belt or adjust tension without loosening both timing belt tensioner adjusting bolt and spring pivot bolt, you will break Camshaft Belt Tension Adjusting Tool T74P-6254-A when you attempt to relieve tension on belt.
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Hold tensioner with Camshaft Belt Tension Adjusting Tool T74P-6254-A.
While holding tensioner, loosen adjusting bolt and gradually release spring tension.
Using adjusting tool, rotate tensioner, against spring pressure, as far clockwise as possible. While holding, tighten adjusting bolt to hold tensioner away from belt.
Remove timing belt.
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INSTALLATION
NOTE: Care must be taken during timing belt installation to prevent damage to the inner timing cover.



If not done:
Loosen tensioner adjusting bolt.
Using Camshaft Belt Tension Adjusting Tool T74P-6254-A, pry tensioner clockwise against spring tension as far as possible.
Tighten adjusting bolt to hold tensioner in released position.
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Align crankshaft so number one piston is at TDC (top dead center) with crankshaft key pointing straight up and circle on crankshaft sprocket aligned with notch in engine front cover.
Align triangle on camshaft sprocket with triangle on inner timing belt cover.
Align diamond on oil pump sprocket with diamond on inner timing belt cover.
Install timing belt over crankshaft sprocket. Then, proceeding counterclockwise, over oil pump sprocket and camshaft sprocket.
Loosen tensioner adjusting bolt allowing tensioner pulley to press against timing belt.
Rotate crankshaft two revolutions clockwise. NOTE: When performing the following step, do not rotate crankshaft counterclockwise as timing belt may jump a cog, putting camshaft or camshaft position sensor on oil pump out of time.
Bring crankshaft slowly, without stopping, to number one cylinder firing position (keyway directly up).
Recheck timing mark alignment. Repeat steps if timing marks are not properly aligned.
Rotate tensioner assembly against belt with torque wrench up to 41-45 Nm (30-33 ft. lbs.) and tighten adjusting bolt.
Tighten adjusting bolt to 35-45 Nm (26-33 ft. lbs.).
Tighten spring pivot bolt to 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft. lbs.).
Install outer timing belt cover.

lots of pictures go along with the destructions would have to link them to a web site if you need. my suggestion would be to go get a manuel, or pay for the alldata online diy. have fun there not too bad

The manual is a worthwile investment. I found a cheap set on the common auction site, whereas other sites are 125-150 USD. There are two manuals per set.