Camshaft timing belt (Engine - K16 with VVC)

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT

Service repair no - 12.65.17

Inspect

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove camshaft timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.

3. 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 bolt or timing belt to rotate the crankshaft.

4. Inspect timing belt for signs of uneven wear, splitting or oil contamination. Renew camshaft timing belt if it fails inspection.

NOTE: Cause of oil contamination, if present, must be identified and rectified.

Adjust

Tensioning existing camshaft timing belt

NOTE: Routine tensioning of the camshaft timing belt is not recommended. The timing belt should only be retensioned if it has been removed.

1. Loosen tensioner pulley Allen screw₁¹/₂ turn.
2. Loosen tensioner backplate bolt /₂ turn.
3. Position tensioner to align mark to adjuster bolt.
4. Tighten tensioner backplate bolt to 10 Nm.
5. Tighten tensioner pulley screw to 45 Nm.
6. Fit camshaft timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.
7. Connect battery earth lead.