Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
TIMING CHECK WITH FRONT COVER REMOVED
To check for proper camshaft timing during timing chain installation with the engine front cover removed, use the following procedure:
1. To place the crankshaft at TDC Cylinder # 1, compression stroke, rotate the crankshaft clockwise and place the crankshaft keyway at the 11
o'clock position. Rotate the crankshaft an additional full turn if the front camshaft timing marks are not on the top side of the camshaft sprockets.
2. To check camshaft timing you must count the number of timing chain links between the camshaft front timing marks, and the timing marks on the
crankshaft sprockets as shown in the illustration. Ignore the timing flags on the rear of the camshaft sprockets.