Correcting The Valve Timing

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-- If it is not possible to secure the camshaft hub, pull back the :T10490 until the opens the hole.

-- Turn the crankshaft opposite the direction of engine rotation just past "TDC".

-- Slowing turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation until the camshaft hub is secured.

-- Loosen the bolts on the camshaft toothed belt gear.

Procedure, if the :T10490 is Now Left of the Hole

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-- Turn the crankshaft in direction of engine rotation, until the tip -arrow- on the crankshaft stop fits into the sealing flange.

-- Tighten the camshaft toothed belt gear bolt to 20 Nm.

Procedure, if the :T10490 is Now Right of the Hole

-- Turn the crankshaft just a little opposite the direction of engine rotation.

-- Turn the crankshaft again in direction of engine rotation, until the tip on the crankshaft stop fits into the sealing flange.

-- Tighten the camshaft toothed belt gear bolt to 20 Nm.