Changing the timing belt

• Before refitting, position the camshafts correctly as follows:

1. Install tool no. 1.825.013.000 (C.6.0183), fitted with dial gauge, in the seat of the 1st cylinder park plug.
   - Turn the crankshaft until the piston of the 1st cylinder is at the T.D.C. in the bursting stroke.
2. Check the alignment of the notches on the camshafts with those on the corresponding caps.

1. Check the alignment of the notch on the phonic wheel with the reference pin on the front crankcase cover.

• Complete re-assembly reversing the sequence followed for removal.

CHANGING THE TIMING BELT

• Proceed as described in "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCES" up to removal of the timing gear covers from the cylinder heads.
  - Remove the right front wheel and mud flap.
  - Raise the car, slacken the fastening screws and remove the timing belt tensioner guard.
  - Remove the conditioner compressor drive belt and the alternator-water pump drive belt (see specific paragraphs).

1. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the water pump pulley.
2. Slacken the two screws and remove the timing belt lower cover.
3. Slacken the fastening screws, then remove the rpm and timing sensor complete with support.

4 ÷ 5 Nm
0.4 ÷ 0.5 kgm

1. Lower the car and turn the crankshaft until the notches on the camshafts coincide with those on the corresponding caps.