removing crankshaft sprocket

just pull it off

it's not too tight, as I recall

Worst case, break it off with a chisel. Easy to do, and the replacements are inexpensive.

||> I have an 83 ranger 2.3L on an engine stand. I need to remove ||> the crankshaft sprocket so I can replace the front main oil seal. ||>

||> Problem is there is a timing belt guide (that bolts to the engine ||> block) that almost entirely surrounds the sprocket making it ||> impossible to use a standard gear puller on the sprocket. ||>

||> I can't seem to locate a procedure for removing the sprocket. ||> Chilton and Hayes gloss over this step - saying merely to ||> remove it. ||>

||> Does anyone know how to remove the crankshaft sprocket? ||>

||> Thanks ||> kpg ||>

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Texas Parts Guy

as I recall the 2.3's in Escorts, it just slips off

the bolt in the end of the crank keeps the whole works on it

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Could it be that easy?

I?ll give it a try! Thanks.

kpg[/quote]

oil, ATF, grease.......anything to lube it till some oil splashes up on it

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The crankshaft gear came off with just a little prying. All is well.

I know I need to lubricate the new seal.

What is the best lubricant for this? Regular Motor oil?

kpg