Mercury Cougar 1999 User Manual

Timing Belt
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.
SECTION 303-01A: Engine — 2.0L 1999 Cougar Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Procedure revision date: 09/14/2001
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
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Mercury Cougar 1999 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Cougar 1999
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Timing Belt Special Tools and Materials

Special Tool(s) for Timing Belt

Lists specialized tools required for camshaft and crankshaft alignment during timing belt service.

Materials for Timing Belt Service

Lists necessary materials such as cable ties for the timing belt replacement procedure.

Timing Belt Removal Procedure

Initial Preparations for Removal

Disconnecting battery, raising vehicle, and removing wheels and undershields.

Accessing Timing Belt Components

Removing crankshaft pulley, engine front cover, and engine support insulators.

Timing Belt and Pulley Removal

Detensioning the timing belt, loosening camshaft pulleys, and removing the timing belt.

Timing Belt Installation Procedure

Timing Belt Installation and Tensioning

Installing the timing belt, pre-tensioning it, and tightening pulleys.

Component Reinstallation

Reinstalling valve cover, spark plugs, appearance cover, and engine front covers.

Final Assembly and Checks

Reinstalling engine supports, coolant tank, connecting battery, and checking fluid levels.