1993 Ford Probe Timing Belt Removal & Installation

This application is an interference engine used for 1993 FORD Probe 2.5L V6. Do not rotate camshaft or crankshaft when timing belt is removed, or engine damage may occur.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor and temperature gauge sender connectors from coolant elbow. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor connector. See Fig. 1 . Remove accessory drive belts. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove A/C belt tensioner bracket. Remove crankshaft damper bolt using Crankshaft Pulley Holder (T92C-6316-AH) or equivalent. Remove crankshaft damper. Remove 2 timing belt cover bolts from behind crankshaft damper. Remove timing belt cover lower bolts. Using Power Steering Pump Pulley Remover (D85L-6000-A) or equivalent, remove power steering pump pulley.
3. Using Water Pump Pulley Remover (T92C-631 2-AH) or equivalent, remove water pump pulley bolts and pulley. Lower vehicle. Remove oil dipstick tube. Remove upper timing belt cover bolts. Remove A/C-alternator belt idler bracket. Remove left timing belt cover, then right cover.
4. Remove 3 nuts and through-bolt from right engine mount. Remove right engine mount. Align crankshaft timing sprocket by turning crankshaft in normal direction of engine rotation only. Remove timing belt tensioner arm by removing lower and then upper tensioner arm bolts.
5. Mark direction of timing belt rotation if reusing belt. Using an Allen wrench, loosen timing belt tensioner bolt. Remove timing belt.

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