Maintenance (page 11 of 12)

1. Working on the fastening nut from the auxiliary components drive pulley, make the crankshaft turn a little (both ways) until the piston of the 1st cylinder reaches the T.D.C. in the bursting stroke.

NOTE: Make sure that the last turn of the crankshaft is in the operating direction.

• Complete assembly of the timing gear drive belt fitting it on the camshaft drive pulleys.

1. Place a hydraulic jack under the differential as illustrated.
2. Slacken the two screws fastening the power unit rear support to the suspension cross rail.

• Remove the lower alternator fastening screw.

1. Install tool no. 1.860.950.000 for tensioning the timing gear drive belt fastening it with the screw removed previously (1a) to the alternator and with screw (1b) to the water pump, pin (1c) of the tool should lever on the mobile part of the belt tensioner.

1. Working on the nut illustrated move the notch of the mobile index under the fixed notch of the tensioner.