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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)06 · Engine - D Series
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Camshaft timing belt - up to 97.5 my (Engine - D Series)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Adjustments › Camshaft timing belt - up to 97.5 my
Engine - D SeriesCamshaft timing belt - up to 97.5 my

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT - UP TO 97.5 MY

Service repair no - 12.65.17

Adjust

CAUTION: Engine must be cold before adjusting timing belt.

  1. Remove camshaft cover. See Repairs.
  2. Turn front wheels to LH lock.
Camshaft timing belt - up to 97.5 my – Turn front wheels to LH lock.
  1. Release power steering hose from clip on inlet manifold to allow access to timing belt pulley bolt.
Camshaft timing belt - up to 97.5 my – Release power steering hose from clip on inlet manifold to allow access to timing belt pul
  1. Turn crankshaft anti-clockwise until crankshaft pulley mark is aligned with TDC pointer on lower cover with No 1 piston at TDC, camshaft pulley ’UP’ mark is above TDC marks aligned with cylinder block face.
  2. Remove timing belt pulley bolt access plug from lower cover.
Camshaft timing belt - up to 97.5 my – Remove timing belt pulley bolt access plug from lower cover.
  1. Loosen the adjusting bolt 1 turn.
  2. Turn crankshaft in an anti-clockwise direction through 30° to tension timing belt.

CAUTION: Ensure crankshaft pulley bolt does not loosen.

  1. Tighten timing belt adjuster bolt to 44 Nm.
  2. Fit access plug in lower cover.
  3. Secure power steering hose to clip.
  4. Fit camshaft cover. See Repairs.
  5. Set wheels to ahead position.

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