Engine - Camshaft Timing Procedure

Article No.
96-1-5

01/02/96

ENGINE - 2.0L - ENGINE TIMING PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP

FORD:
1995-96 CONTOUR

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-96 MYSTIQUE

ISSUE:
When setting camshaft timing on the 2.0L Zetec engine, there is the possibility of improperly setting the timing to the wrong mark on the crankshaft damper.

ACTION:
When setting camshaft timing on these vehicles refer to the following Service Procedure to correctly set engine timing.

SERVICE PROCEDURE





1. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise so that the SECOND timing mark in rotation on the crankshaft damper is aligned with the raised mark on the oil pan as shown in Figure 1. The engine is now at Top Dead Center (TDC) No. 1 cylinder.

2. Using the Camshaft Alignment Timing Tool (T94P-6256-CH) align camshafts by installing the tool into the slots at the rear of the camshafts. Top dead center is now secured with the timing marks aligned and the camshaft alignment tool in position.

3. Follow the steps above and the procedures in Camshaft Timing Section, Page O3-O1A-17 of the 1995 Contour/Mystique Service Manual when setting engine timing.

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