V50 L5-2.4L VIN 38 B5244S4 (2006)
This adjustment is to be made with a cold engine. A suitable temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F. At higher temperatures (with the engine at
operating temperature or a high outside temperature for example) the indicator is further to the right. The illustration shows the position of the indicator
when aligning the timing belt tensioner at different temperatures.
Hold the center screw secure and turn the belt tensioner eccentric clockwise until the tensioner indicator passes the marked position and reaches the limit
position. Tighten.
Tighten the center screw holding the variable valve timing unit. Tighten. See: Tightening torque See: Specifications/Mechanical
Specifications/Tightening Torque.
Tighten the screws for the exhaust timing belt pulley. Ensure that the screws are not in a limit position. Tighten. See: Tightening torque See:
Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Tightening Torque.
Install the plug for the VVT unit. Tighten. See: Tightening torque See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Tightening Torque
Adjusting belt tension
Slacken off the screw for the timing belt tensioner. Then turn the eccentric back so that the indicator reaches the marked position in the center of the
window. Remember to hold the center screw secure at the same time. Hold the eccentric in place and tighten the center screw.
Tighten. See: Tightening torque See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Tightening Torque. Check that the indicator is in the correct position.
Removing the adjustment tools
