Camshaft timing belt - 97.5 my on (Engine - D Series)

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT - 97.5 MY ON

Service repair no - 12.65.17

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CAUTION: Engine must be cold before adjusting timing belt tension. Always rotate crankshaft anti-clockwise as viewed from crankshaft pulley side. Rotating it clockwise will result in an incorrectly tensioned timing belt.

1. Remove timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.
2. Turn front wheels onto LH lock.
3. Rotate crankshaft 6 times anti-clockwise to settle drive belt.

4. Align TDC mark on crankshaft pulley and pointer on lower cover, with ’UP’ mark and TDC marks on camshaft pulley positioned as illustrated.

NOTE: White mark on crankshaft pulley is TDC.

5. Remove timing belt tensioner pulley bolt access plug from lower cover.

6. Loosen tensioner pulley bolt 1/2 turn.
7. Rotate crankshaft anti-clockwise 30° to tension timing belt.

CAUTION: Ensure crankshaft pulley bolt does not loosen.

8. Tighten timing belt tensioner pulley bolt to 44 Nm.
9. Fit access plug to lower cover.
10. Fit timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.
11. Set wheels to straight ahead position.