Contour L4-122 2.0L CNG DOHC VIN Z SFI (1996)
1. Loosely install timing belt tensioner, bolt, and belt. Adjust belt tension. Tighten bolts to 35-40 Nm (26-30 lb-ft).
2. Position lower timing belt cover. Install center cover and bolts. Tighten bolts to 6-8 Nm (53-71 lb-in).
3. Position water pump pulley, securely install the bolts.
4. Install idler pulley assembly. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
5. Remove camshaft alignment tool.
6. Using a new gasket, position valve cover and install bolts. Tighten the bolts in two steps. Connect the spark plug wires.
a. Tighten all bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
b. Tighten to 6-8 Nm (53-71 lb-in).
7. Position upper timing belt cover arid install bolts. Tighten bolts to 3-5 Nm (27-44 lb-in).
8. Position the front insulator and power steering hose bracket. Install three bolts to 70-95 Nm (52-70 lb-ft).
9. Position front engine support bracket and install six new nuts. Tighten the nuts to 70-95 Nm (52-70 lb-ft).
10. Lower and remove floor jack.
11. Position coolant reservoir. Securely install two reservoir screws and one coolant hose clamp screw to inner fender.
12. Install power steering reservoir line nut and two bolts retaining pump line at engine lifting eye and steering pump bracket. Tighten the retainers to
6 Nm (53 lb-in).
13. Position engine intake air resonator. Install one bolt and two nuts. Connect sensor and securely tighten hose clamp to inlet tube.
14. Raise vehicle on hoist.
15. Install lower timing belt cover bolts. Tighten bolts to 6-8 Nm (53-71 lb-in).
16. Using Strap Wrench D85L-6000-A to keep engine from turning, install crankshaft pulley and bolt. Tighten bolt to 110- 120 Nm (81-89 lb-ft).
17. Position serpentine belt into place, rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise, and install belt to remaining pulleys.
18. Position crankshaft pulley shield and securely install screws.
19. Install right front wheel assembly. Tighten wheel nuts to 85 Nm (62-lb-ft).
20. Lower vehicle.
21. Connect battery negative cable.
22. Check operation of the engine.
