V50 T5 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 67 B5254T7 (2008)
Caution! Check that the markings still correspond. Remedy if this is not the case.
This adjustment is to be made with a cold engine. A suitable temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F. At higher temperatures, for example when the
engine is hot or in high ambient temperatures, the needle 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. Install the plugs for the VVT unit. Tighten. See: Tightening torque See: Specifications/Mechanical
Specifications/Tightening Torque.
Adjusting the 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
