Camshaft timing belt check (Engine - L Series)

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT CHECK

Service repair no - 12.65.17

Check

CAUTION: This check must be carried out at the service intervals specified in the Service Maintenance Check Sheet and whenever carrying out a repair that requires the timing belt to be disturbed. Pay particular attention for signs of belt splitting at base of teeth.

1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove RH front road wheel.
3. Remove front centre underbelly panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
4. Remove timing belt upper front cover. See Repairs.
5. Use a socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt and rotate the engine clockwise.

CAUTION: Do not use camshaft gears or retaining bolts to rotate engine.

6. Check timing belt for condition.
7. Renew any belt showing signs of oil contamination, cracking, fraying or splitting at the base of the teeth. See Repairs.

CAUTION: Cause of oil contamination, if present must be rectified.

8. Fit timing belt upper front cover. See Repairs.
9. Fit front centre underbelly panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
10. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
11. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.