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Timing belt
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1999 Cougar Workshop Manual
7.
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).
8. While holding the adjusting washer in position, tighten the bolt.
9. NOTE: Hold the intake timing belt pulley with special tool to stop it from turning.
Tighten the timing belt pulleys.
1. Tighten the intake camshaft timing belt pulley bolt.
2. NOTE: Hold the exhaust camshaft by the hexagon with an open-ended wrench to stop it from turning.
Tighten the exhaust camshaft timing belt pulley bolt.
10. Remove the special tool.
Install the blanking plug.
11. Remove the special tool.
12. NOTE: Hold the camshaft by the hexagon with an open-ended wrench to stop it from turning.
Tighten the exhaust camshaft to stage 2.
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