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Rover TUD5 Diesel Engine Overhaul Manual03 · Overhaul
03 · General

Pretensioning the timing belt

Make
Rover
Model
Engine & gearbox overhaul TUD5 Diesel Engine Overhaul Manual
Section
Overhaul › Pretensioning the timing belt
OverhaulPretensioning the timing belt
Diagram
  • Wind the timing belt around the pulley (10).
  • Slightly turn the pulley in the direction opposite engine rotation to engage the belt teeth into the cogs on the pulley (10).

WARNING: Angular travel (a) of the pulley (10), with respect to the belt, must not be greater than the width of one belt tooth.

  • Follow the same procedure for the other pulley (11).
  • Engage the belt on the tensioner (7) and on the water pump gear (12).

PRETENSIONING THE TIMING BELT

Pretensioning the timing belt – WARNING: Angular travel (a) of the pulley (10), with respect to the belt, must not be grea

Without removing the setting pins: Install belt tension checking device KM4088AR on the edge of the belt (13), taking care not to obstruct any other components. Rotate the tensioner (7) counter-clockwise.

Obtain a reading of:

  • 15 units (for a new belt). (No pre-tension required for a used belt).
  • Tighten the bolt (14) to 20 Nm. (without changing the tensioners (7) position).
  • Remove belt tension checking device KMV088AR.

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