A - Toothed belt completely removed

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If toothed belt was only removed from camshaft gear B - Toothed belt only removed from camshaft gear

Conditions

The pistons must not be positioned at TDC.

Work procedure

Fig 1: Marking On Camshaft Gear Aligned With Marking On Cylinder Head Cover

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Align marking on camshaft gear with marking on cylinder head cover.
Place toothed belt onto crankshaft sprocket (observe direction of rotation).
Install engine bracket on cylinder block. Torque specification 45 Nm

NOTE:

Before installing engine bracket, insert bolts in bracket.

Install toothed belt cover - lower part. (Insert bolts with Locking Compound D 000 600 A2.) (Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for the latest part number information). Torque specification: 10 Nm
Using a bolt, secure vibration damper/belt pulley (watch locating point).

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Damper At TDC No. 1 Cylinder

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Turn crankshaft to set cylinder 1 at TDC.
Position toothed belt on coolant pump, tensioning roller and camshaft gear.
Tension toothed belt.