2. Locate the timing marks. The timing marks on the 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo 4 cylinder are located on the crankshaft pulley and the camshaft gear. The crankshaft pulley timing mark is a small notch, while the camshaft gear timing mark is a small dot.
3. Align the timing marks. To align the timing marks, you will need to rotate the crankshaft pulley until the notch lines up with the pointer on the timing cover. Once the crankshaft pulley is aligned, you will need to rotate the camshaft gear until the dot lines up with the pointer on the camshaft cover.
4. Tighten the timing belt tensioner. Once the timing marks are aligned, you will need to tighten the timing belt tensioner. The timing belt tensioner is located on the front of the engine, near the water pump.
5. Reinstall the timing belt cover. Once the timing belt tensioner is tightened, you can reinstall the timing belt cover.
6. Reconnect the battery. Once the timing belt cover is installed, you can reconnect the battery.
