S70 L5-2.4L VIN 61 B5244S (2000)
Note!
Do not turn counter-clockwise during this procedure!
Check that the timing gear pulley is still in its limit position at the oval holes.
Tighten the center screw for the variable valve timing (VVT) unit. Tighten to 120 Nm.
Check that the variable valve timing unit does not rotate when tightening.
Install the center plug. Tighten to 35 Nm.
Check that the timing gear pulley is still in the limit position in the oval holes.
Tighten the center screw in the variable Valve Timing (VVT) unit to 120 Nm (88 ft lbs).
Check that the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) unit does not rotate when tightening.
Install the center plug. Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft lbs).
Installing the timing gear pulley for the camshafts. Timing gear pulleys without variable valve timing units
Install the timing gear pulley on the intake camshaft with two screws, but do not tighten.
Adjust the timing gear pulleys so that the markings on the timing gear pulleys/upper timing cover correspond.
Timing belt, installing
Installing the timing belt
Tighten the center screw on the timing belt tensioner to 5 Nm (4 ft lbs).
Turn the variable Valve Timing (VVT) unit clockwise until stop.
Hold the variable Valve Timing (VVT) unit secure in the limit position As illustrated.
Install the belt in the following order:
1. crankshaft.
2. Idler pulley.
3. Intake cam pulley.
4. Exhaust cam pulley.
5. Water pump.
6. Belt tensioner.
Note!
Adjust the timing gear pulleys so that the screws are not at a limit position in the oval holes. Also check that the markings correspond
Tighten the timing belt
Adjust the belt tensioner:
Note!
This adjustment is to be made with a cold engine. A suitable temperature is 20°C/68°F. At a higher temperature, for example with a warm
engine or a higher ambient temperature, the needle is further to the right. The illustration shows the needle position when adjusting the
