Timing belt how do you set it - 1997 Ford Contour

If it was running good before the water pump was removed, timing does not have to be reset.(timing belt didn't jump if it still runs normal) Change the timing belt & DONT turn either sprocket. Timing marks should be on both sprockets, To make it easier Mark both sprockets (put tape securely on both sprockets) with sharpie on tape to keep their position marked in alignment to any stationary point on the engine next to the sprockets. Sharpie won't show very well on bare engine metal.

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Arrows point to timing marks in correct position.

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Timing belt “B” (balancer belt) and related components—2004–2005 Galant and 2004–2005 Lancer 2.4L engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the engine under cover.
   
2. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.
   
3. Disconnect the control wiring harness connector, battery wiring harness connector and connector bracket to engine mounting insulator.
   
4. Remove the harness bracket. Remove the upper timing belt cover. Remove the water pump pulley. Remove the idler pulley.
   
5. Remove the auto tensioner. Remove the lower timing belt cover.
   
6. Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align each timing mark to set the number one piston to TDC of its compression stroke.
   
7. Remove the timing belt under cover rubber plug and then install special tool MD998738. Screw the special tool until it contacts the timing belt tensioner arm.
   
   NOTE The special tool must be screwed in gradually at the rate of a 30 degree turn per second. If it is screwed in all at once, the timing belt tensioner adjuster rod will not easily retract and the tool may bend.
   
   
8. Gradually screw in the special tool and then align the timing belt tensioner adjuster rod set hole “A” with the timing belt tensioner adjuster cylinder set hole “B”.
   
9. Insert a wire or pin in the set holes to lock the assembly in place. After removing the special tool, loosen the timing belt tensioner pulley mounting bolts and remove the timing belt. If the belt is being reused be sure to mark the direction of rotation (clockwise) on the belt.
   
10. Remove the timing belt tensioner pulley, tensioner arm and adjuster.
    
11. Remove the timing belt idler pulley. Remove the timing belt lower cover bracket. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
    
12. Remove the crankshaft pulley center bolt and washer. Remove the drive sprocket. Remove the crankshaft angle sensing blade.
    
13. Remove the balancer timing belt tensioner. Remove the timing belt “B” (balancer belt) from its mounting.
    

Timing belt tensioner adjuster rod set hole “A” and cylinder set hole “B”—2004–2005 Galant and 2004–2005 Lancer 2.4L engine

To install:



Belt tension checking—2004–2005 Galant and 2004–2005 Lancer 2.4L engine



Cylinder block plug location—2004–2005 Galant and 2004–2005 Lancer 2.4L engine



Timing belt sprocket alignment—2002–2004–2005 Galant and 2004–2005 Lancer 2.4L engine

You need to get a manual. Try the Haynes manual for your car. Try autozone; generally available for around $20. This is not the type of thing that can be covered here in enough detail to do you any good. You need a picture.
Buy new timing belt. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove timing belt cover. make sure cylinder #1 is set at TDC. making sure all components are properly aligned and loosen pensioner to remove old timing belt. Install new timing belt. Tension belt, ensure all components are aligned properly, replace timing belt covers and reconnect battery.

you have to line up the two marks on the gears and set the tension to the correct setting. then check the marks again. trial and error. i just did my timing belt on my ranger haha

you do not need a new belt seeing it was replaced, setting the timing should solve the problem,however this is something that should be done by a good mechanic.