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Saab 9-2X F4-2.5L (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Testing and Inspection (page 2 of 8)

Make
Saab
Model
9-2X F4-
Engine
2.5L
Year
2006
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceTesting and Inspection · page 2 of 8
Timing Belt: Testing and Inspection (page 2 of 8) – Saab 9-2X F4-2.5L (2006)

Timing Belt: Service and Repair

Timing Belt

Removal

1. Remove the V-belts. 
2. Remove the crank pulley. 
3. Remove the timing belt cover. 
4. Remove the timing belt guide. (MT model)

5. If the alignment mark or arrow mark (which indicates rotation direction) on timing belt fade away, put new marks before removing the timing belt

as shown in procedures below.
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To turn crankshaft, use the ST: Align the mark (a) of sprocket to the cylinder block notch (b), and then ensure the right side cam sprocket mark
(c), cam cap and cylinder head matching surface (d) or left side cam sprocket mark (e), timing belt cover notch (f) are properly adjusted.
ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

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Using white paint, put alignment marks or arrow marks on the timing belts in relation to the crank sprocket and cam sprockets.

Pinch or Ctrl + scroll to zoom. Double-tap to reset.

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