G424 Service Manual Base Engine Service Procedure128
6EN0017
6EN0015
6EN0616
(8) Apply force to the tensioner in the direction shown by
arrow to make the belt engage completely with each
sprocket.
(9) Tighten the tensioner attaching bolt to the specified
torque.
(10) Tighten the tensioner spacer to the specified torque.
NOTE: If the nut is tightened first, the tensioner may also turn
together with the nut and loose tension of the belt may result.
Always tighten the bolt (at the bottom of the tensioner) first
and then tighten the nut (at the top of the tensioner).
(11) Hold the center of the tension side span of the timing
belt (between the camshaft and oil pump sprockets)
between your thumb and index finger as shown. Then,
make sure that the clearance between the belt back
surface and cover meets the standard value.
Standard value: 14 mm (0.55 in.)
Tensioner
Tensioner
14mm
(0.55in)
Tensioner
spacer