Taurus V6-195 3.2L DOHC SHO (1994)
NOT SLIP FROM VISE.
1. Slowly compress timing belt tensioner in a soft jawed vise until hole in tensioner housing aligns with hole in tensioner rod.
2. Insert a 1.5 mm (1/20 inch) hex wrench through holes.
Timing Belt Tensioner
3. Release timing belt tensioner from vice.
4. If a new timing belt is being installed, loosen timing belt tensioner idler pulley bolt.
5. Ensure engine is at TDC on No. 1 cylinder.
Check that camshaft sprocket marks line up with index marks on upper inner timing belt cover and that crankshaft sprocket aligns with index mark
on oil pump.
6. Install timing belt on crankshaft sprocket and route to camshaft sprockets.
Lettering on belt "KOB" should be readable from rear of engine (top of lettering to front of engine). Also ensure that the yellow lines are aligned
with the index marks on all the sprockets.
Note: The timing belt has three yellow lines. Each line aligns with the index marks shown.
7. Install timing belt tensioner on cylinder block while pushing timing belt idler pulley toward belt.
Tighten timing belt tensioner bolts to 16-23 Nm (12-17 ft-lbs).
CAUTION: Do not install timing belt tensioner with rod extended.
