V70R AWD L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 52 B5234T6 (1998)
Removing timing belt
Slacken off belt tensioner
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Slacken off belt tensioner center screw slightly.
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Hold the center screw still and turn the tensioner eccentric clockwise with a 6 mm (15/64") allen key to "10 o'clock".
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Remove the camshaft belt from the belt tensioner, camshaft pulley and idler pulley and the water pump.
Remove vibration damper
Raise the car
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Remove vibration damper. Use counterhold 999 5433. Work the vibration damper loose.
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Remove camshaft belt
Checking the belt tensioner and idler pulleys
Check bearing wear:
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Replace if necessary.
Idler pulley:
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Spin the idler pulley and listen for noise.
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If replacing with a new idler pulley, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb ft)
Tension pulley:
