Tensioning a new camshaft timing belt

Tensioning a new camshaft timing belt

1. Loosen tensioner pulley Allen screw¹/₂ turn.
2. Loosen tensioner backplate bolt¹/₂ turn.
3. Apply tension to belt by applying finger pressure to tensioner backplate.
4. With tensioner pulley against timing belt and backplate held in position, tighten tensioner backplate bolt to 10 Nm.
5. Rotate crankshaft clockwise two complete revolutions and align camshaft gear timing marks.

CAUTION: Do not use camshaft gears, gear retaining bolts or timing belt to rotate crankshaft.

6. Loosen tensioner backplate bolt and check that belt is being tensioned by tensioner spring.
7. Tighten tensioner backplate bolt to 10 Nm.
8. Tighten tensioner pulley Allen screw to 45 Nm.
9. Release tensioner spring from pillar bolt and tensioner
10. Remove pillar bolt from cylinder head, discard pillar bolt.

All timing belts

11. Fit timing belt upper front cover. See this section.
12. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
13. Connect battery earth lead.

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT - MPi MEMS3 (2000MY ON)

Service repair no - 12.65.18 - without A/C Service repair no - 12.65.18/20 - with A/C

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Raise rear of vehicle.
3. Remove road wheel(s).

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

4. Remove engine cover. See this section.

5. Loosen lower fixing bolt securing timing belt upper cover.
6. Remove 5 bolts securing timing belt upper cover.
7. Remove timing belt upper cover and seal.