Greasing the bushing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Bushing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Engines with automatic timing belt tensioners should have the lever bushing greased every time the belt is changed or the tension pulley removed. The lever arm must be greased so that the bearing does not stick and give the wrong tension.

Remove:

- Tension pulley lever screw

- Tension pulley

- Sleeve behind screw

Grease the surfaces on the lever bushing, the screw and the sleeve with grease P/N. 11 61 246-2 (50g) or 11 61 247-0 (500g).

Install:

- Sleeve

- Tension pulley

- Tension pulley lever screw

Tighten the screw to 39 5 Nm .