Skoda OCTAVIA MK1 Service Manual page 32

belt.
Slacken semi-automatic tensioning pulley
–
and take off toothed belt.
– Turn crankshaft slightly back.
Unbolt engine support from engine
–
-arrows-.
Note
To slacken the front bolt of the engine
t support, raise engine slightly with spindle
of supporting device -MP 9-200-.
To take off engine support, raise or lower
t engine, respectively with the supporting
device -MP 9-200-.
Installing toothed belt, tensioning (setting
timing)
Note
Also when carrying out repairs which
necessitate taking the toothed belt only
t off the camshaft sprocket, it is then
necessary to carry out the installation of
the toothed belt as follows.
When rotating the camshaft, the
crankshaft must not be positioned at TDC.
t
Risk of damaging valves and piston
crowns.
Precondition
The pistons must not be positioned at top
l
dead centre.
32