Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO (1992)
a.
Rotate the tensioner pulley 180° clockwise using a 6 mm Allen wrench, Figure 4.
b.
Tighten the 14mm tensioner locknut to hold the pulley in the "unload position".
13.
Release the tensioner locknut and leave the nut loose.
14.
Rotate the crankshaft two (2) revolutions clockwise until the "yellow" mark on the damper aligns with the 0° mark on the lower timing belt cover,
Figure 5.
15.
Tighten the 14 mm belt tensioner locknut to 25-37 lb-ft (34-50 N.m).
16.
Rotate the crankshaft an additional 60° clockwise until the "white" mark on the damper aligns with the 0° index mark on the lower timing belt
cover, Figure 2.
17.
Lower the vehicle.
18.
Ensure the index marks on the camshaft pulleys align with the marks on the rear metal timing belt cover, Figure 3.
19.
Install the upper timing belt cover. Tighten the retaining bolts to 60-90 lb-in (7-10 N.m).
20.
Install the intake manifold crossover tube. Tighten the retaining bolts to 11-16 lb-ft (15-22 N.m).
