VVT Unit/Timing Gear Pulley, Tightening

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Fig 1: Identifying VVT Unit/Timing Gear Pulley

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Tighten the center screw on the timing gear pulley with VVT. Tighten to 90 Nm .

Install the plug. Tighten to 35 Nm .

Install the third screw on the timing belt pulley without VVT. Tighten with 20 Nm .

Remove the adjustment tools.