VALUES AND SETTINGS
Procedure for tensioning the timing belt
07
07-12
K4M engine
There are two distinct procedures for setting the
timing.
1
st
PROCEDURE
The first procedure is used when replacing all
timing components not requiring one or more of
the camshaft pulleys to be undone.
Adjusting the timing
WARNING: it is essential to degrease the end of
the crankshaft, the bore of the crankshaft pinion
and the bearing faces of the crankshaft pulley to
prevent any slip between the timing and the
crankshaft which would risk destroying the
engine.
Position the grooves of the camshafts using tool
Mot. 799-01 as shown in the diagram below.
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 799 -
01
Tool for immobilising pinions on
the toothed timing belt
Mot. 1368 Timing pulley tightening tool
Mot. 1453 Engine support tool
Mot. 1489 Top Dead Centre pin
Mot. 1490 Tool for locking the camshaft
pulleys
Mot. 1496 Tool for setting the camshaft
ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOLING
Angular tightening wrench
14490S
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