After installing timing belt, do I tighten the tensioner or leave it loose?

SUNNYSUE999

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1994 FORD ESCORT
122,000 MILES

Can I use key way on crank pull to line it up with cam pulley. I install belt following instructions - get that thing right side tight--it keeps loosening up water pump is new 3 times? Car only has one overhead cam pulley.

Sunday, February 19th, 2012 AT 10:42 PM

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HMAC300

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Installation

1. Install� camshaft� sprocket� if� removed.� Tighten� retaining� bolt� to� specification.� See TORQUE� SPECIFICATIONS.
2. Install� crankshaft� sprocket� if� removed.� Install� timing� belt� over� sprockets� in� counterclockwise� direction, � starting� at� crankshaft.

CAUTION: Maintain� tension� on� timing� belt� between� crankshaft� and� camshaft� sprockets� when� installing� belt� over� remaining� sprockets.

3. Loosen� belt� tensioner� retaining� bolt.� Allow� belt� tensioner� to� apply� tension� on� timing� belt.
4. Rotate� crankshaft� 2� full� revolutions� clockwise� and� realign� timing� marks. DO� NOT� rotate� crankshaft� counterclockwise.� Tighten� belt� tensioner� retaining� bolt� to� specification.� See TORQUE� SPECIFICATIONS.
5. To� install� remaining� components, � reverse� removal� procedure.� Tighten� bolts� to� specification.� See TORQUE� SPECIFICATIONS.

TORQUE� SPECIFICATIONS
Application Ft.� Lbs.� (N.M)
A/C� Compressor� Mounting� Bolt 15 22� (20 30)
Belt� Tensioner� Bolt 17 22� (23 30)
Crankshaft� Damper� Bolt 81 96� (110 130)
Power� Steering� Pump� Bolt 30 45� (40 62)
Water� Pump� Bolt 15 22� (20 30)
INCH� Lbs.� (N.M)
Timing� Belt� Cover� Nut 44 62� (5 7)
Valve� Cover� Bolt 44 106� (5 12)

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