Tighten The Timing Belt

Adjust the belt tensioner 

At higher temperatures (with the engine at operating temperature or a high outside temperatures for example) the indicator is further to the right. The illustration shows the position of the indicator when aligning the timing belt tensioner at different engine temperatures.

Tension the timing belt as follows: 

Fig 1: Identifying Needle Position At Varying Temperatures

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Fix the belt tensioner center screw in position and turn the belt tensioner eccentric counterclockwise until the tensioner indicator passes the marked position.

Then turn the eccentric back so that the indicator reaches the marked position in relation to actual temperature.

At the same time, ensure that the center screw remains fixed. At 20° C/68° F, the indicator should be centered in the window.

If the indicator is not in the right position, the adjustment must be repeated.

1. tighten the screws (2) on the timing gear pulley for the intake camshaft to 10 Nm 
2. install the screw missing on the exhaust timing belt pulley
3. tighten the screws on the timing gear pulley for the exhaust camshaft to 20 Nm  .

• the camshaft adjustment tools 9995452
• the crankshaft stop 9995451 .

Install the plug with a new sealing washer. Tighten to 40 Nm  .

Checking the markings and belt tension 

Fig 2: Checking Belt Tension

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• press the belt to check that the indicator on the tensioner moves easily
• install the upper timing belt cover
• turn the crankshaft 2 rotations; check that the markings on the crankshaft and timing gear pulleys align
• check that the indicator on the belt tensioner is within the marked area.