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Tensioning the timing belt.
Remove tool [6].
(E) : Max. position.
(F) : Nominal tension position.
Using the hexagonal recess (D), turn the roller hub (anti-clockwise), to bring the index (13) to position (E) to
tension the belt to the maximum.
Turn the excentric hub (11) of the roller (12) (clockwise), to bring the cursor (13) into light contact with the tool [4].
IMPERATIVE : Never make a complete rotation of the eccentric hub (11) when tool [4] is in tension.
NOTE : This operation places the index (13) in the nominal position (F).
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Tighten the screw (10) to 2 ± 0,2 m.daN while holding the roller by means of the hexagonal recess (D).
Remove the tools [1], [2], [3], and [4].
Checks.
Make two rotations of the crankshaft (direction of rotation of the engine).
IMPERATIVE : Never turn the crankshaft backwards.
Make sure that the timing is correctly set, by refitting the camshaft and crankshaft setting pegs.
Remove the pegs.
Make ten rotations of the crankshaft (direction of rotation of the engine).
Check the position of the index (13).
If the tensioner index is not in its adjustment position (F), recommence the operations to tension the timing belt.
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine : 3FZ
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