Camshaft timing belt (Engine - K16)

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT

Service repair no - 12.65.17

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

Inspect

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.

2. Loosen lower bolt securing camshaft timing belt lower cover to engine.
3. Remove 5 bolts securing camshaft timing belt top cover to rear cover.
4. Remove camshaft timing belt top cover and rubber seal.
5. Using a socket and extension bar on crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate crankshaft a sufficient number of turns to enable timing belt to be inspected.

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

6. Check timing belt for condition, renew any timing belt showing signs of oil contamination, cracking, fraying or splitting at base of teeth.

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

7. Clean camshaft timing belt top cover.
8. Position camshaft timing belt top cover, ensuring correct position of rubber seal.
9. Fit 5 bolts securing camshaft top cover to rear cover and tighten to 5 Nm.
10. Tighten bolt securing camshaft timing belt top cover to engine, to 5 Nm.
11. Connect battery earth lead.