XC90 AWD L6-2.9L Turbo VIN 91 B6294T (2004)
Removing the timing belt
Slacken off the belt tensioner
Slacken off the center screw for the belt tensioner slightly.
Hold the center screw still. Turn the tensioner eccentric counter-clockwise using a 6 mm Allen key. Turn to 10 o'clock.
Unhook and remove the timing belt.
Caution! Do not turn the camshafts or the crankshaft when the timing belt has been removed.
Checking the tensioner pulley and idler pulley
Check bearing wear:
Spin the idler pulley and listen for noise. If replacing with a new idler pulley, tighten to 24 Nm.
Spin the tension pulley and listen for noise. When replacing, screw the tension pulley into place using the center screw.
Screw in the center screw by hand.
Ensure that the tensioner fork is centered over the cylinder block rib/bracket.
Ensure that the Allen hole on the eccentric is at 10 o'clock.
Installation
Installing the timing belt
