Mystique L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN 3 SFI (1995)
Timing Belt: Service and Repair
NOTE: Ford does not provide camshaft gear timing marks, or information to perform timing belt service without the special tools shown in
this procedure.
NOTE: For additional information refer to TSB# 96-1-5 - Engine Timing Procedure - Service Tip.
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove right front wheel assembly.
4. Remove crankshaft pulley shield screws and shield.
5. Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise and disengage drive belt from power steering pulley.
6. Using Strap Wrench to keep engine from turning, remove crankshaft pulley bolt and pulley.
7. Remove lower timing belt cover bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Remove two engine intake air resonator nuts and bolt, loosen hose clamp from inlet tube, disconnect sensor, and remove intake air resonator.
10. Remove two screws retaining coolant reservoir to fender and one screw at hose from inner fender. Position reservoir bottle aside.
11. Position floor jack under oil pan and raise it to release pressure from front insulator.
12. NOTE: Make a reference mark for installation reference.
Remove six nuts retaining front engine support bracket to insulator and remove bracket.
13. Remove three front insulator bolts and insulator.
14. Remove power steering reservoir line nut and two bolts retaining pump line at engine lifting eye and steering pump bracket.
15. Disconnect ignition wires from spark plugs and position them aside. Remove 8mm upper timing belt cover bolts and cover. Remove 10mm valve
cover bolts. Remove valve cover and discard gasket.
16. Remove idler pulley assembly.
17. Remove water pump pulley bolts and pulley.
18. Remove camshaft timing belt center cover bolts, center cover, and lower cover.
