V70R AWD L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 52 B5234T6 (1998)
Install the center screw which secures the variable Valve Timing (VVT) unit to the camshaft. Do not tighten yet!
Install the upper camshaft belt cover.
Turn the timing gear pulley clockwise until the screws at the oval holes are in the limit position.
Continue turning clockwise until the timing gear pulley marking is 1 cog before the marking on the upper timing cover.
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).
Install the timing gear pulley on the intake camshaft:
Install the timing gear pulley on the intake camshaft with two screws, but do not tighten.
Check that the markings on the timing gear pulley and the upper timing cover correspond.
Installing the timing belt
Tighten the center screw on the camshaft 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 at the clockwise limit position when the belt is being installed.
