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1999 Cougar Workshop Manual
SECTION 303-01A: Engine — 2.0L
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Timing Belt
Special Tool(s)
Timing Tool, Camshaft Alignment
303-465 (T94P-6256-CH)
Timing Peg, Crankshaft Position
303-574 (T97P-6000-A)
Cam Sprocket Holding/Removing Tool
303-098 (T74P-6256-B)
Material
Cable ties
Removal
All Vehicles
1.
CAUTION: The maximum amount by which the engine management system will adjust the camshaft timing (VCT control unit) is limited to two degrees. As a result
of this an extremely high degree of accuracy is required for any work which affects the valve timing.
NOTE: The locations of engine mountings and engine support insulators are described looking from the transaxle to the engine.
NOTE: Operation steps which only apply to certain model variants and therefore do not apply to all vehicles are clearly marked.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
3. Loosen the right-hand front wheel nuts.
4. Remove the right-hand front wheel.
5. Remove the engine underschield (if equipped).
6. Remove the right-hand front splash shield.
7. NOTE: Mark the accessory drive belt direction if the belt is to be reused.
Remove the accessory drive belt.
1. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
2. Working clockwise, loosen the belt and remove it.
Remove the water pump pulley.
4. Remove the belt idler pulley.
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1999 Cougar Workshop Manual
Procedure revision date: 09/14/2001
12/1/2009
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- Page 1 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual Page 1 of 10 SECTION 303-01A: Engine — 2.0L 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual IN-VEHICLE REPAIR Procedure revision date: 09/14/2001 Timing Belt Special Tool(s) Timing Tool, Camshaft Alignment 303-465 (T94P-6256-CH) Timing Peg, Crankshaft Position 303-574 (T97P-6000-A) Cam Sprocket Holding/Removing Tool 303-098 (T74P-6256-B) Material Cable ties...
- Page 2 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual Page 2 of 10 8. NOTE: Using the access hole in the bottom of transaxle case to stop rotation of engine. Remove the crankshaft pulley/vibration damper. CAUTION: The removal of the lower part of the engine front cover is necessary to avoid damage to the timing belt. Remove the lower part of the engine front cover.
- Page 3 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual Page 3 of 10 CAUTION: Use a block of wood between the oil pan and the floor jack. Position the floor jack under the oil pan and raise slightly to release the pressure on the front insulator. 16.
- Page 4 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual Page 4 of 10 1. Disconnect the HT wires from the spark plugs. 2. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose. 3. Unscrew the 10 bolts. CAUTION: The removal of the spark plug is necessary for the timing adjustment. Remove the spark plugs.
- Page 5 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual Page 5 of 10 3. Position cylinder No. 4 to ``valves overlap" and install the special tool. 1. Hold the camshafts by the hexagon using an open-ended wrench and turn them in the direction of engine rotation. 2.
- Page 6 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual Page 6 of 10 CAUTION: Tension the timing belt, working counterclockwise. Using the hex key, rotate the adjusting washer counterclockwise until the notch in the pointer is centered over the index line on the locating tab (the pointer will move clockwise during adjustment).
- Page 7 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual Page 7 of 10 13. NOTE: Turn the crankshaft two revolutions in the normal direction of rotation. Check the valve timing by inserting the special tool. Correct it, if necessary. Screw in special tool 303-574 and make sure that the crankshaft is touching it. Insert special tool 303-465 into the camshafts;...
- Page 8 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual Page 8 of 10 20. NOTE: Check the seating of the upper part of the engine front cover gasket and correct as necessary. Secure the upper part of the engine front cover. 21. Install the power steering pipe bracket to the engine lift eye. 22.
- Page 9 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual Page 9 of 10 Tighten the center bolt of the right-hand engine support insulator. All Vehicles 28. NOTE: Verify that the center bolt is centered in the support insulator. Tighten the center bolt of the left-hand engine support insulator. 29.
- Page 10 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual Page 10 of 10 34. Lower the vehicle. 35. Install the right-hand front wheel. 36. NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 Km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.