Installing the camshaft belt

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Fig 1: Identifying Timing Belt Routing

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Install the new belt as follows:

Install the new camshaft belt over the crankshaft pulley wheel.
Install the vibration damper.
Tighten the center nut to 180 Nm (133 lb.ft.) .

Use counterhold 9995433 .

Remove the counterhold and install new screws.

Tighten the screws to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft.) . Angle tighten 30° .

Then install the new belt in the following order:

1. Idler pulley.
2. Intake camshaft pulley.
3. Exhaust camshaft pulley.
4. Water pump.
5. Belt tensioner.