Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Adjust timing (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, without air conditioning, LHD)

Note:   In vehicles as of model year 04 with ESP - every time the battery is disconnected, the steering angle sensor loses its basic setting and must be recalibrated

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3.   Disconnect 4x engine management wiring harness plugs •   Oil pressure switch (2), coolant temperature sensor (3), camshaft sensor (4) and ignition module (1) •   Unclip wiring trough (5) •   Set wiring harness to one side

4.   Remove ignition module •   Remove ignition module cover – Move to the right •   Unscrew 2 bolts •   Extract using KM-6009 (1) Note:   Do not tilt

7.	With "ECO" model - remove lower engine cover

8.   Remove closure bolt for crankshaft bearing bridge (1) 9.   Lower vehicle 10.   Set no.1 cylinder to TDC •   Insert KM-952 (2) – Turn crankshaft uniformly until KM-952 engages Note:   Crankshaft belt pulley (4) must line up with lug (3) on timing case

11.   Insert KM-953 (1) •   KM-953 must engage in camshaft groove Note:   If KM-953 cannot be inserted, a basic timing adjustment must be made

12.   Attach KM-954 (1) •   Position on phase sensor disc (2) Note:   KM-954 must engage in groove in phase sensor disk 13.   Remove retaining tools Note:   Retaining tools must not be used for counterholding •   KM-952 , KM-953 , KM-954 14.   Raise vehicle 15.   Attach closure bolt of crankshaft bearing bridge •   Replace seal ring •   Tighten bolt 50 Nm

16.   Lock chain tensioner •   Remove closure bolt (1) •   Load intake camshaft in direction of arrow via hexagonal section using an open-ended spanner •   Insert KM-955-1 (2)

17.   Release camshaft sprockets •   Loosen 2 bolts (2) – Counterhold camshafts at hexagonal section (1) 18.   Renew camshaft sprocket bolts 19.   Insert KM-952

20.   Adjust camshafts •   Insert KM-953 (1) – Turn the camshafts at hexagonal section

21.   Attach KM-954 (1) •   Position on phase sensor disc (2) Note:   KM-954 must engage in groove in phase sensor disk

23.   Fasten camshaft sprockets Note:   Tightening torque of 10 Nm is used to secure the camshaft sprockets and the phase sensor disk •   Tighten 2x bolts (2) 10 Nm Note:   First tighten intake camshaft sprocket bolt – Counterhold camshafts at hexagonal section (1) 24.   Remove retaining tools Note:   Retaining tools must not be used for counterholding •   KM-952 , KM-953 , KM-954 25.   Fasten camshaft sprockets Note:   Second person required •   Tighten 2x bolts 50 Nm + 60° Note:   First tighten intake camshaft sprocket bolt – Counterhold camshafts at hexagonal section

30.	With "ECO" model - install lower engine cover

33.   Attach cylinder head cover (1) •   Renew gasket (2) and seal rings •   Apply sealant (dimension I = 2 mm) Note:   Complete assembly operations within 10 minutes •   Tighten 13 bolts 8 Nm 34.   Attach 2x engine venting hoses