2001 ford ranger 4.0 engine timing chain replacement

Hi Josiah:
According with the repair guide...4.0L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
   
2. Drain the engine oil.
   
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Engine from the vehicle Oil pan Engine front cover Cylinder heads
4. Lock the jackshaft tensioner by installing a pin.
   Jackshaft sprocket and chain assembly Left front cassette retaining bolt Cassette chain and tensioner assembly Rear jackshaft plug from the engine Right rear cassette retaining bolt and spacer Right rear cassette chain and tensioner Timing chain (s)
   
   

Fig. Remove the jackshaft sprocket-4.0L SOHC Engine 2000-2001
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To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   Timing chain(s) Right rear cassette chain, tensioner and sprocket Jackshaft sprocket and chain on the engine and remove the tensioner pin
   
2. Torque the jackshaft sprocket bolt in 2 stages:
   1. 32-35 ft. lbs. (43-47 Nm).
      
   2. Turn an additional 65 degrees.
      
3. Install or connect the following:
   Cylinder heads Front cover Oil pan Engine to the vehicle Negative battery cable
4. Fill the engine with clean oil.
   
5. Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
   
2. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist.
   
3. Remove the intake manifold.
   
4. Remove the fuel supply manifold.
   
5. Remove the accessory drive belt.
   
6. Remove the thermostat housing.
   
7. Remove the roller followers.
   NOTE You must retime the LH and RH camshafts when either camshaft is disturbed. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to position the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
   
   NOTE The special tool must be installed on the damper and should contact the engine block to position the engine at TDC.
   
8. Install the special tool.
   NOTE The right-hand camshaft sprocket bolt is a left-hand threaded bolt.
   NOTE If necessary, use camshaft gear torque adapter to loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt.