Auto Repair 1999 Ford Contour Timing Belt Replacement
All vehicles 1 . CAUTION : The maximum number where the engine management system will adjust camshaft timing ( VCT control unit ) is limited to two degrees . As a result of this very high degree of accuracy required for any work affecting valve timing . NOTE: The location of engine mountings and engine support insulators are described notice from the transaxle to the engine . NOTE : The operation steps are only applicable to certain variants of the model and therefore does not apply to all vehicles clearly marked. Disconnect the battery ground cable . 2 . Raise and support the vehicle . For additional information . 3 . Loosen the right front wheel nut . 4 . Remove the right front wheel . 5 . Remove underschield engine ( if equipped ) 6 . Remove the right front splash shield . 7 . NOTE : Mark direction accessory drive belt when the belt for reuse . Remove the accessory drive belt . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . Loosen the water pump pulley bolts . Working clockwise , loosen the belt and remove it . Remove the water pump pulley . Remove the belt idler pulley . 9 . CAUTION : Removal of the bottom of the front engine cover is needed to avoid damage to the timing belt . Remove the bottom front of the engine cover . Vehicles with manual transaxle 10 . Loosen the center bolt of the right engine support insulator two turns . Vehicles with automatic transaxle 11 . Loosen the center bolt of the right engine support insulator two turns . All Vehicles 12 . Loosen the center bolt of the left engine support insulator two turns . 13 . Lower the vehicle . 14 . Remove the coolant expansion tank and position to one side . 15 . CAUTION : Use a block of wood between the oil pan and a floor jack . Position the floor jack under the oil pan and increase slightly to release the pressure on the front insulator .
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