1998 Mercury Mystique timing belt setting

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
117,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WLSN_DBRH
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need to know how to set the camshaft pulleys have no markings. putting on a new timing belt need to knoe how to line up.
Dec 25, 2007 at 6:40 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You need a special tool to align the camshafts see below


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_tool_1.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_camshaft_2.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_crank_alignment_1.jpg

Dec 25, 2007 at 6:57 AM
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