V50 L5-2.4L VIN 39 B5244S7 (2005)
This adjustment is to be made with a cold engine. A suitable temperature is approximately 20 °C/68 °F.
At higher temperatures (with the engine at operating temperature or a high outside temperatures for example) the indicator is further to the right. The
illustration shows the position of the indicator when aligning the timing belt tensioner at different temperatures.
Adjusting the timing belt, continued
Install the vibration damper nut. Carefully turn the crankshaft clockwise until the timing belt is tensioned. The belt must be in tension between the intake
camshaft pulley, the idler pulley and the crankshaft.
Hold the belt tensioner center screw secure. Turn the belt tensioner eccentric counter clockwise until the tensioner indicator passes the marked position.
Then turn the eccentric back so that the indicator reaches the marked position in the center of the window.
Hold the eccentric secure. Tighten the center screw. Tighten. See Specifications. See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Tightening Torque.
Check that the indicator is in the correct position.
Checking markings
