Tensioning replacement timing belt

Tensioning replacement timing belt

21. Loosen tensioner backplate bolt and tension timing belt by applying finger pressure to backplate and pushing tensioner pulley against belt.
22. Hold tensioner in this position and tighten backplate bolt to 10 Nm.
23. Rotate crankshaft clockwise 2 complete revolutions and align camshaft timing gear marks.

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

24. Loosen backplate bolt and check that belt tension is being applied by tensioner spring.
25. Tighten tensioner backplate bolt to 10 Nm.
26. Tighten tensioner pulley Allen bolt to 45 Nm.

All timing belts

27. Fit camshaft timing belt upper cover. See this section.
28. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to correct torque.
29. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
30. Connect battery earth lead.

Remove - Engines fitted with automatic timing belt tensioner

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

3. Remove RH front road wheel.
4. Remove camshaft timing belt upper cover. See this section.

5. Using a socket and extension bar on the crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate crankshaft clockwise to align camshaft gear timing marks with mark on backplate - 90° BTDC.

CAUTION: Never use camshaft gears, gear retaining bolts or timing belt to rotate crankshaft.

6. Fit camshaft gear locking tool 18G 1570.
7. Fit wooden block to jack and position jack to support engine.