XC90 AWD L6-2.9L Turbo VIN 91 B6294T (2004)
This adjustment is to be made with a cold engine. A suitable temperature is approximately 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 position of the indicator at different engine temperatures.
Adjusting the timing belt
Hold the center screw secure and turn the belt tensioner eccentric clockwise until the tensioner indicator passes the marked position.
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 secure and tighten the center screw. Tighten to 25 Nm.
Check that the indicator is in the correct position.
Check:
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that the timing gear pulley is not in the limit position in the oval holes
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the timing gear pulley so that the markings line up with the upper timing cover.
Tighten the screws for the timing gear pulleys. See Tightening torque, B6324S See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Tightening Torque.
Removing tools
Remove:
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the camshaft adjustment tools 999 5451 ADJUSTMENT TOOL See: Tools and Equipment/999 5451 Adjustment Tool
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the crankshaft stop 999 5452 CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT TOOL See: Tools and Equipment/999 5452 Camshaft Adjustment Tool
Install the plug with a new blind cover plug. Tighten to 40 Nm.
Checking the markings and belt tension
