Protege 1999-2000 Timing Belt Repair Guide
Access our free Timing Belt Repair Guide for Protege 1999-2000 through AutoZone Rewards. These diagrams include:
- Fig. Exploded view of the timing belt assembly-1.6L (ZM) engines
- Fig. Remove pulley bolt and boss by using tool 49 D011 102 to prevent crankshaft rotation-1.6L (ZM) engines
- Fig. Turn the crankshaft until the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets are aligned. The pin on the pulley boss must face upward-1.6L (ZM) engines
- Fig. Loosen the tensioner lockbolt and pry the tensioner outward-1.6L (ZM) engines
- Fig. Do not to bend, twist or get oil or other contaminates on the belt as this will damage the belt, if reusing the belt; mark the direction of rotation prior to removal-1.6L (ZM) engines
- Fig. Check the tensioner spring free length; it should not exceed 2.43 inch (68mm)-1.6L (ZM) engines

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