Cougar L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN 3 SFI (1999)
Note: design WITHOUT lower idler pulley shown (built up to 06/1999).
Note: The lug of the belt tensioner should not be hooked in the sheet metal cover during timing belt installation.
Position a new timing belt in place.
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(if necessary) Starting from the crankshaft timing belt pulley and working counterclockwise, position the timing belt in place while keeping it
under tension.
5. CAUTION: Tension the timing belt, working counterclockwise.
Note: Incorrect timing belt tension will cause incorrect valve timing
Tension the timing belt.
1. Hook the timing belt tensioner into the sheet metal cover and loosely screw in the bolt.
2. Tension the belt by turning the timing belt tensioner counterclockwise until the pointer and the mark are lined up. Torque to 25 Nm (18.5
ft/lbs).
