Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Astra J > Engine | Engine mechanics - 1.6L (LDE, LLU), 1.8L (2H0) | Repair Instructions - Off Vehicle | Timing Belt Inspection

Timing Belt Inspection (LDE, LED, LFJ, LXV, 2H0, LUW, LFH)

•	EN-6340 Locking Tool

•	EN-6628-A Locking Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1.	Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Removal .

2.	Set the crankshaft balancer in the direction of the engine rotation to "1st cylinder TDC" (mark 1).

3.	Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Removal .

Note: The right half of the EN-6340 locking tool can be recognised by the lettering "right", arrow, on the tool.

4.	Prepare the right half of the EN-6340 locking tool .

4.1

Remove the 2 bolts (2).

4.2

Remove the front panel (1) from the EN-6340 locking tool -right.

Note:

•	The spot type marking (4) on the intake camshaft position actuator adjuster does not correspond to the groove of the EN-6340 locking tool - left (1) during this process, but must be somewhat above.

•	The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster must correspond to the groove on EN-6340 locking tool - right (2).

5.	Insert the EN-6340 locking tool - left (1) and the EN-6340 locking tool - right (2) in the camshaft position actuator adjuster.

Note: If the EN-6628-A locking tool cannot be inserted, the timing must be set.

6.	Align the camshafts horizontally by the hexagon (arrows) until the EN-6628-A locking tool can be inserted in both camshafts.

7.	Insert the EN-6628-A locking tool (1) into the camshafts.

1.	Remove the EN-6628-A locking tool .

2.	Remove the EN-6340 locking tool .

3.	Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Installation .

4.	Install the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Installation .