Removing The Timing Belt

Fig 1: Belt Tensioner

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Slacken off the belt tensioner.

Slacken off the center screw for the belt tensioner slightly.

Hold the center screw still. Turn the tensioner eccentric clockwise using a 6 mm Allen key to 10 o'clock.

Remove the timing belt from the tension pulley, camshaft pulley and water pump.

NOTE:

The component can be reused unless it has been subjected to abnormal mechanical stress, damage or oil contamination.

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Damper & Counterhold 9995433

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Remove the vibration damper.

Remove the oscillation damper. Use counterhold 9995433 . Work the oscillation damper loose.

Remove the timing belt