Removing the timing gear pulley with the variable valve timing unit

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Adjustment Tool 9995452 Installed

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Use camshaft adjustment tool: 

Install camshaft adjustment tool 9995452 at the rear of the camshafts.

Remove: 

• the plug at the front edge of the variable valve timing (VVT) unit (TORX 55).
  NOTE:

  Collect any oil spillage when removing the plug using paper

• the center screw in the variable valve timing unit (TORX 55). Carefully pull out the timing gear pulley with the variable valve timing (VVT) unit.