Merkur Xr4ti L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo (1985)
3. Look through the access hole in the belt cover to be sure that the timing mark on the camshaft drive sprocket is aligned with the pointer on the
inner timing belt cover assembly.
If the mark is not in sight, turn the crankshaft one complete revolution and check the timing mark alignment.
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If the timing marks are aligned, the camshaft is properly timed to the crankshaft.
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If the timing marks do not align, proceed to Camshaft Timing Adjustment in this article.
Belt Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove drive belts and water pump pulley.
3. Remove the four bolts holding the timing belt cover, remove cover.
4. Remove the crankshaft damper and pulley bolt.
5. Using Crankshaft Damper Remover T74P-6312-A, or equivalent, remove the crankshaft damper and pulley.
6. Loosen timing belt tensioner adjusting bolt.
