Tighten timing belt

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Fig 1: Identifying Needle Position At Varying Temperatures

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Adjust the belt tensioner:

NOTE: This adjustment is always carried out on a cold engine. Suitable temperature is 20°C/68°F At higher temperatures, for example with engine at operating temperature or at higher ambient temperature, the needle is further to the right. The illustration shows the needle position when adjusting the camshaft belt tensioner at different engine temperatures.

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Between Intake Camshaft Pulley, Idler Pulley And Crankshaft

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Tighten the timing belt as follows:

Hold the belt tensioner center screw secure and turn the belt tensioner excenter counter-clockwise until the tensioner needle passes the marked position and reaches its limit position.
Install the screws that are missing on the camshaft belt pulley.
Tighten screws for the timing gear pulleys to 20 Nm (14.75 lb.ft).
Then turn the eccentric back so that the indicator reaches the marked position in the center of the window.
Hold the eccentric secure and tighten the center screw to 20 Nm (14.75 lb.ft).
Check that the needle is in the correct position.
If this is not the case a new alignment must be carried out.
Remove camshaft adjustment tools from rear edge of camshaft.
Remove drift 9995451 and install the plug with a new sealing washer.
Tighten to 40 Nm (29.5 lb.ft).