Adjusting The Timing Belt
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Hold the belt tensioner center screw fixed and turn the belt tensioner eccentric clockwise until the tensioner indicator passes the marked position.
Turn the eccentric back so that the indicator reaches the marked position in the center of the window. Remember to hold the center screw secure at the same time.
Hold the eccentric secure and tighten the center screw. Tighten to 25 Nm .
Check that the indicator is in the correct position.
Check:
- that the timing gear pulley is not in the limit position in the oval holes
- the timing gear pulley so that the markings line up with the upper timing cover.
Tighten the screws for the timing gear pulleys. See Tightening torque