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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)02 · 10 Engine
02 · Engine

Refitting and tensioning timing belt

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Partial replacements (1242 16v) › Refitting and tensioning timing belt
10 EngineRefitting and tensioning timing belt · page 1 of 2
Diagram showing tools 1860992000 aligned and springs of tool 1860985000 positioned in plug seats on cylinder head extension, with pin (2) clicked into position in groove (1) on the camshafts.
1. With tools 1860992000 aligned and springs of tool 1860985000 positioned in the plug seats on the cylinder head extension, pin (2) should click into position in groove (1) on the camshafts. Camshaft timing is correctly adjusted in this position.

If tools 1860985000 do not fit into the camshaft grooves, remove the belt and then turn the camshafts slightly until the pin and groove fit together properly.

Tools 1860985000 may be used as reaction tools to loosen the bolts of the camshaft rear gears (if these require attention).

Diagram showing the timing belt tensioner retaining nut being loosened and the belt being removed.
2. Loosen the timing belt tensioner retaining nut, then remove the belt.

Refitting and tensioning timing belt

Diagram showing a slotted camshaft drive pulley with reaction tool 1860831000 applied to the pulley retaining screw.
3. The camshaft drive pulley is slotted. To ensure the pulley teeth and timing belt are properly coupled, loosen the pulley retaining screw by using reaction tool 1860831000.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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