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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines : HFX - KFW - NFT - NFV
REFITTING THE TIMING BELT
NOTE : Check that the pegs [1] and [2] are in place.
WARNING : Ensure the belt is fitted in the right direction : The arrows «a» signify the crankshaft direction of rotation.
Fit :
- The timing belt, with the belt strip "b" well tightened, in the following order:
Crankshaft pinion, camshaft pulley, water pump pulley, tensioner roller.
- The tool [5] (Ensure it is fitted in the right direction in relation to the timing).
- Bring the tensioner roller into contact with the belt.
- Tighten the nut (2).
PRE-TENSIONING THE TIMING BELT.
- Fit the tool [4] on the tightened belt strip "b".
- Loosen the nut (2).
- Turn the roller (3) in an anti-clockwise direction using a square drive to obtain :
44 SEEM units.
- Tighten the nut (2) to 2 m.daN.
- Remove the tools [1] [2] and [4].
- Rotate the crankshaft by 4 turns in the normal direction.
ESSENTIAL : Never turn the crankshaft backwards.
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