1993 Mercury Villager LS Timing Belt Removal & Installation

For 1993, the manufacturer recommends the belt be replaced every 60,000 miles. For 1994-98, the manufacturer recommends the belt be replaced every 105,000 miles. Removal 1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove covers from below engine. Drain cooling system. Remove right front wheel and engine side cover. Remove accessory drive belts. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt and pulley. 2. Remove upper radiator hose and water inlet hose. Remove A/C compressor idler pulley and bracket. Remove water pump pulley. Remove upper and lower timing belt front covers. See Fig. 1 . 3. Temporarily install crankshaft pulley bolt so crankshaft can be rotated. Set cylinder No. 1 at TDC of compression stroke by rotating crankshaft until marks on camshaft sprockets align with marks on timing belt upper rear cover, and mark on crankshaft sprocket aligns with mark on front cover housing. See Fig. 2. 4. Loosen timing belt tensioner nut. Release tension on belt. Remove timing belt. Check timing belt tensioner, spring and timing belt.

Installation
1. Ensure cylinder No. 1 is at TDC of compression stroke. See Fig. 2 . Install tensioner and return spring if removed. If return spring stud was removed, apply thread lock sealant to threads before installing stud. Insert an Allen wrench into hole in tensioner, turn tensioner fully clockwise, and temporarily tighten lock nut. 2. Install timing belt with arrow on timing belt facing front of engine. Align White lines on timing belt with marks on camshaft sprockets and crankshaft sprocket. White lines ensure correct number of teeth exist between timing marks on sprockets. 3. Loosen tensioner lock nut. Using Allen wrench, rotate tensioner by turning Allen wrench clockwise 70-80 degrees. Temporarily tighten lock nut. Rotate crankshaft clockwise at least 2 revolutions. 4. Return cylinder No. 1 to TDC of compression stroke. Using Push/Pull Gauge (J-38387) or equivalent, apply 22 lbs. (10.0 kg) pressure to timing belt between right camshaft sprocket and tensioner. Hold tensioner in position with Allen wrench, and loosen tensioner lock nut.

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