hello, if you can work around it,then it's less work for you. if it comes down to it, you have to, then you have too. It's totally up to you... Partner..
I can't imagine trying to change the timing belt without removing the PS/AC bracket. I would recommend removing the A/C compressor (DON'T DISCONNECT *ANY* HOSES) and disconnecting the PS as well. Taking the pumps off makes it easier to get the bracket out of the way and makes it much easier to get the belt on the aux (oil pump) pully.
NOTE that getting the PS pully off requires a special wheel puller (cheep) and a nuts and bolts rig to press it back on the pump.
yes
jack the truck up, remove the wheels. There is usually 2 bolts that hold the calipers on, and usually there is a bracket that holds the calipers to the pads. Remove old pads and replace with the new and replace the caliper, bracket, and bolts
No , it is not an interference engine
Here are the replacement mounts and bushingshttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Ranger-Cab-Mount-Frame-Bracket-Rubber-Mount_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem58843194fcQQitemZ380174963964QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_956
No
1342 ( and the distributor rotor turns CLOCKWISE )
its on the front behind the front cover to replace it you need to take off the fan the a/c compressor and its bracket dont take off the lines to the compressor just unbolt it and move it out of your way to get enough access to thi timing system you have to take the timing belt off so mark on the pully to align it after you are done
no its out side of the intake
To replace the brake light bulb on a 1996 Ford Ranger is very simple. There are four bolts that hold the housing that will need to be removed. After the bolts are removed, the wires connector needs taken off and then the bulb can be twisted out.
IT PULLS APART. DON'T CUT OFF THE BRACKET. I DID AND IT WAS HARD TO FIND ANOTHER.
That's Fords twin plug ignition system to help reduce emissions
You unscrew the bracket holding the cable with a T45 size torque wrench and replace it with the correct size cable. When I replaced mine the washer stuck to the bolt so I had to pry that off as well.