Adjusting timing belt tension
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Tighten bolt (B) to 3 Nm
- Place a 6 mm hex tool in the tensioner and turn tensioner anti clockwise until the toothed belt is tensioned
- Move the adjuster until the indicator pin is in the middle (A)
- Tighten the bolt (B) to 20 Nm without moving the tensioner
- Re-adjust if necessary
- Press pin (A) clockwise and anti-clockwise to check.