Toothed drive belt, removing, installing and tensioning: All

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NOTE:

The stop tab of the eccentric bolt must not be bent.

Fig 1: Adjusting Tensioning Roller

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Turn eccentric bolt counter-clockwise in direction of - arrow - using special tool 3387.
Hold eccentric bolt in this position and withdraw locking plate T10008.

Fig 2: Checking Tensioning Roller Specified Dimension

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Turn eccentric bolt clockwise to right in direction of - arrow - until a gauge - 2 - with dimension - a - (e.g. drill bit) can be passed between tensioning lever and tensioner housing.

Dimension a = 8 mm

Hold eccentric bolt in this position and tighten pulley nut - 1 -.

Tightening torque: 27 Nm

CAUTION: The engine must only be turned in the direction of engine rotation (clockwise) at the crankshaft.

NOTE:

To turn the engine over apply tool at the center bolt on the crankshaft.

Turn crankshaft two complete turns in direction of engine rotation until crankshaft is at TDC again.

Fig 3: Identifying Marking On Camshaft Gear Aligned With Marking On Cylinder Head Cover

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Mark on camshaft sprocket and mark on crankshaft must be at TDC cylinder 1 - arrows -.

Fig 4: Checking Tensioning Roller Specified Dimension

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Check dimension - a - between tensioning lever and tensioner housing with a gauge - 2 - (e.g. drill bit).

Dimension a = 6 - 10mm