Installing The Timing Belt

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Fig 1: Identifying Timing Belt Routing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Tighten the center screw on the belt tensioner. Tighten to 5 Nm .

Turn the variable valve timing unit clockwise until stop.

Hold it secure in the limit position.

Install the belt in the following order:

crankshaft
the idler pulley
intake cam
exhaust cam
water pump
belt tensioner.

NOTE:

Adjust the timing gear pulleys so that the screws are not at a limit position in the oval holes. Also check that the markings correspond.