CITROEN C8 2005 - Adjusting the Timing Belt Tension

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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: XFU
Setting the valve timing (continued).
Adjusting the timing belt tension.
Pivot the plate (25) of the tensioner roller (24), using a spanner (type FACOM S.161).
Engage the screw (21) on the plate (25).
Tighten the screws (21) and (22), tighten to 2,5 ± 0,1 m.daN.
Position the belt under maximum tension; pivot the tensioner roller (24),using a spanner (type
FACOM R 161).
Tighten the nut (23) of the tensioner roller (24), tighten to 1 ± 0,1 m.daN.
Check that the camshaft pinion screws are not at the end of slots (by loosening one screw).
Otherwise, restart the operation of positioning the timing belt.
Tighten at least 2 screws per camshaft pulley to 1 ± 0,1 m.daN.
Remove the tools [1], [2] and [4].
Rotate the crankshaft 2 turns
in a clockwise direction.
IMPERATIVE: Never turn it back.
Peg the crankshaft, using tool [2], and the camshaft pulleys, using tool [1].
Untighten the nut (23) of the tensioner roller (24).
Adjust the belt tension, pivoting the roller (24) using tool (type FACOM S.161).
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