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Timing belt Volvo C70
D4204T/2 (06-13)
Replacement intervals
Important Note
Timing belt replacement intervals quoted by the manufacturer should be regarded as the maximum. Due to variations in vehicle usage and operating
conditions the belt may need to be replaced earlier than specified.
If there is any doubt as to the serviceability of the belt and its associated components, they should be replaced.
It is important that you consider the items listed in the section below and discuss them with your customer.
MY -2009
Auxiliary drive belt(s) - renew
Every 150000 miles or 120 months
Timing belt - renew
Every 150000 miles or 120 months
Timing belt idler(s) - renew
Every 150000 miles or 120 months
Timing belt tensioner - renew
Every 150000 miles or 120 months
MY 2010
Auxiliary drive belt(s) - renew
Every 150000 miles or 120 months
Timing belt - renew
Every 150000 miles or 120 months
Timing belt idler(s) - renew
Every 150000 miles or 120 months
Timing belt tensioner - renew
Every 150000 miles or 120 months
Repair times
MY 2006 (auto shift manual (ASM) transmission)
Camshaft drive belt - Remove and Install 2.40 hrs
MY 2007 (manual transmission)
Camshaft drive belt - Remove and Install 2.40 hrs
MY 2008- (auto shift manual (ASM) transmission)
Camshaft drive belt - Remove and Install 2.40 hrs
MY 2006 (manual transmission)
Camshaft drive belt - Remove and Install 2.40 hrs
MY 2007 (auto shift manual (ASM) transmission)
Camshaft drive belt - Remove and Install 2.40 hrs
MY 2008- (manual transmission)
Camshaft drive belt - Remove and Install 2.40 hrs
Auxiliary drive belt
Engine Damage
Caution: Although in the event of a timing belt failure engine damage will NORMALLY occur, a compression check of all cylinders should be
performed before removing the cylinder head.
Special tools
Camshaft sprocket locking tool - No.999 7122.
Flywheel timing pin - No.999 7121.
Flywheel locking tool - No.999 7119.
Flywheel locking tool adaptor - No.999 7120.
Special precautions
Disconnect battery earth lead.
DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
Remove glow plugs to ease turning engine.
Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets.
Observe all tightening torques.
Removal
Raise and support front of vehicle.
Remove:
Engine undershield.
RH front wheel.
RH wheel arch liner.
Engine top cover.
Auxiliary drive belt.
Coolant expansion tank. DO NOT disconnect hoses.
Inlet manifold air hose.
Support engine.
Remove:
RH engine mounting nuts 1 .
RH engine mounting bolts 2 .
RH engine mounting 3 .
Disconnect fuel filter hoses.
Remove:
Timing belt upper cover 4 .
Starter motor.
Turn crankshaft clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure camshaft sprocket timing hole at 4 o'clock position 5 .
Note: No.1 cylinder nearest to flywheel.
Insert:
Flywheel timing pin 6 . Tool No.999 7121.
Camshaft sprocket locking tool 7 . Tool No.999 7122.
Fit flywheel locking tool 8 . Tool Nos.999 7119 & 999 7120.
Remove:
Crankshaft pulley bolt 9 .
Crankshaft pulley 10 .
Disconnect crankshaft position (CKP) sensor multi-plug.
Remove:
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
Timing belt lower cover 11 .
Reluctor 12 .
Note: Ensure reluctor is not damaged.
Remove:
Tensioner pulley bolt 13 .
Tensioner pulley.
Timing belt.
Slacken RH engine mounting bracket bolts.
Remove:
Guide pulley bolt 14 .
Guide pulley.
Installation
Note: Engine must be COLD when installing belt.
Ensure flywheel timing pin located correctly 6 .
Ensure flywheel locked with tool 8 .
Ensure camshaft sprocket locking tool located correctly 7 .
Fit new guide pulley. Tighten bolt 14 . Tightening torque: 56 Nm.
Tighten RH engine mounting bracket bolts. Tightening torque: 56 Nm.
Fit new tensioner pulley. Finger tighten bolt 13 .
Fit timing belt in following order:
Crankshaft sprocket.
Guide pulley.
Camshaft sprocket.
Tensioner pulley.
Water pump sprocket.
Ensure belt is taut between sprockets.
Note: Ensure arrow on belt faces direction of rotation.
Turn tensioner pulley anti-clockwise until pointer in position as shown 15 . Use Allen key 16 .
Note: Tensioner pointer to left of notch in baseplate 17 .
Tighten tensioner pulley bolt 13 .
Install:
Reluctor 12 .
Note: Ensure reluctor is not damaged.
Timing belt lower cover 11 .
Crankshaft pulley 10 .
Crankshaft pulley bolt 9 . Use old bolt.
Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt 9 . Tightening torque: 50 Nm.
Remove:
Flywheel timing pin 6 .
Camshaft sprocket locking tool 7 .
Flywheel locking tool 8 .
Turn crankshaft slowly two turns clockwise.
Ensure camshaft sprocket timing hole at 4 o'clock position 5 .
Insert:
Flywheel timing pin 6 .
Flywheel locking tool 8 .
Ensure camshaft sprocket locking tool can be inserted 7 .
If locking tool cannot be inserted: Repeat installation procedure.
Hold tensioner pulley. Use Allen key 16 .
Slacken tensioner pulley bolt 13 .
Turn tensioner pulley until pointer aligned with notch 18 & 19 .
Tighten tensioner pulley bolt 13 . Tightening torque: 21 Nm.
Remove crankshaft pulley bolt 9 .
Fit new crankshaft pulley bolt 9 .
Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt 9 . Tightening torque: 70 Nm + 60°.
Remove:
Flywheel timing pin 6 .
Camshaft sprocket locking tool 7 .
Flywheel locking tool 8 .
Install components in reverse order of removal.
Tighten RH engine mounting bolts 2 . Tightening torque: 90 Nm.
Tighten RH engine mounting nuts 1 . Tightening torque: 90 Nm.
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