968 Cabriolet L4-2990cc 3.0L DOHC (1993)
(pan no. 944.102.210.02) at the lower section of the tensioner housing to protect the tensioner bottom.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to inner surface of the tensioner housing. Press only on outer edge of the tensioner housing.
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Tighten vise slowly until resistance is felt. Wait for a couple of seconds and then tighten somewhat more.
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Continue to tighten in this order until the push rod housing bores are flush with each other and the push rod may be locked with Special Tool 9530
(Lock Pin).
Timing Belt Arrangement
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Reinstall timing belt in the following sequence:
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Install and lock tensioning lever (Preload the lock ring, replace if required)
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Camshaft drive pinion
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Coolant pump recirculation gear
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Tensioning pulley
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Install hydraulic toothed belt tensioner and rotate lock pin to pull out. Rotate crankshaft by two turns and check TDC marks on flywheel and
camshaft drive, respectively.
