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NOTE:Ford does not provide camshaft gear timing marks, or information to perform timing belt service without the special tools shown in this procedure. REMOVAL 1. Drain the engine cooling system. 2. Remove the intake manifold. 3. Remove the exhaust manifold. 4. Remove the camshafts. 5. Install the center engine front cover. 6. Install the front engine support insulator. 7. Remove the three bar support. 8. Remove the power steering pulley cover. 9. Remove the power steering pump pulley. 10. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump out of the way. 11. Remove the power steering pump bracket. 12. Remove the generator bracket. 13. Remove the bolts and position the thermostat housing out of the way. 14. Remove the cylinder head. – Remove the bolts in the indicated sequence. – Remove and discard the head gasket. 15. Check the cylinder head for distortion. INSTALLATION

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Remove outer (upper) timing chain. See TIMING CHAINS . Remove idler sprocket and shaft. Prevent camshafts from turning, and remove camshaft sprocket bolts. Remove camshaft sprocket. Mark and remove camshaft bearing caps in reverse order of installation. See Fig. 30 . Remove camshafts. 2. Loosen cylinder head bolts in 2 or 3 steps, in reverse order of tightening sequence. See Fig. 31 . Remove camshaft sprocket cover. Remove outer (upper) chain tensioner and guide. Remove outer timing chain. Remove idler sprocket bolt. Remove cylinder head. Inspection (240SX, Altima & Frontier) 1. Inspect timing chain roller links. Replace timing chain if roller links are cracked or worn. Inspect cylinder head and cylinder block mating surfaces for warpage. If warpage exceeds specification, machine cylinder head. See CYLINDER HEAD (EXCEPT 1997 PICKUP) table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. 2. If machining reduces cylinder head height to less than specification, replace cylinder head. After machining, rotate camshaft by hand. Replace cylinder head if camshaft does not rotate freely. Installation (240SX, Altima & Frontier) 1. Install cylinder head and NEW gasket. Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence shown. See Fig. 31 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . 2. Install upper timing chain. See TIMING CHAINS . Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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Fig. 82: Removing/Installing Cylinder Head Gasket REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A >> CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY REMOVAL Use special tool MD998051 to loosen each bolt two or three steps in the order shown in the illustration. Fig. 83: Removing Cylinder Head Fig. 84: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket On Cylinder Block With Identification Mark At Front Top INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< CYLINDER HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION 1. Degrease the cylinder head and cylinder block gasket mounting surfaces. 2. Make sure that the gasket has the proper identification mark for the engine.

repair manual covers Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique and Cougar FWD 1995 to 1999. US and Canadian models.
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Introduction: About this manual | Introduction | Vehicle identification numbers | Maintenance techniques, tools and working facilities | Buying parts | Jacking and towing | Booster battery (jump) starting | Conversion factors | Automotive chemicals and lubricants | Safety first! | Troubleshooting

Repair and service manual covers all Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique models, 1995 through 2000.
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Introduction: Vehicle identification numbers; Buying parts; Maintenance techniques, and more. Tune-up and routine maintenance; Engine and overhaul procedures; Cooling, heating and air-conditioning systems; Fuel and exhaust systems; Engine electrical systems; Emissions control systems; Transmission; Brakes; Suspension and steering systems; Body; Chassis electrical system; Wiring diagrams.