Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Toothed Belt Tension, Adjust (X 16 SZR)  

Notice: 

Adjustment is carried out with the engine cold - at room temperature.  

  Remove, Disconnect   

Remove upper and lower parts of the front toothed belt cover - see operation "Front Toothed Belt Cover, Remove and Install (X 16 SZR)".  

Turn crankshaft slowly and uniformly in engine rotational direction until the indicator on the toothed belt drive gear is flush with the mark on the oil pump housing. At the same time, the notch on the camshaft pulley must be aligned with the mark on the rear toothed belt cover.     Adjust    Release fastening bolts for coolant pump. Tension toothed belt by turning coolant pump in direction of arrow (clockwise) with KM-421-A until pointer (1) is at right stop.

  Adjust   

Turn crankshaft slowly and smoothly two rotations (720 ° ) in engine rotational direction until timing marks are aligned - ensure that the position of the coolant pump does not change.   Slacken toothed belt tension by turning coolant pump with KM-421-A in direction of arrow until the pointer (1) and the notch (2) on the toothed belt tension roller base plate are aligned. Turn crankshaft another two rotations (720 ° ) in engine rotational direction to mark "1st cylinder ign. TDC" and check the adjustment of toothed belt tension roller. If the marks are not aligned, repeat the adjustment procedure.     Install, Connect    Tighten fastening bolts for coolant pump - tightening torque 8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft.   Install front toothed belt cover - see operation "Front Toothed Belt Cover, Remove and Install (X 16 SZR)".   Top up cooling system - see operations "Cooling System, Top up and Bleed" and "Cooling System, Check for Leaks".