How to Replace timing belt on Volvo V50 1.6 2005

Volvo V50 1.6 2005 cambelt change instructions and replacement inteval. Full guide!

Special tools

• Camshaft setting bar – No.999 7151.
• Flywheel locking tool – No.999 7201.
• 3 mm drill bit.
• Auxiliary drive belt installer (alternator drive belt) – No.913 9850/1.
• Auxiliary drive belt installer (AC drive belt) – No.913 9852.

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.

Repair times – hrs

Camshaft drive belt/chain – R & I

2,30

Valve timing procedures

Removal

WARNING: Crankshaft sprocket NOT keyed to crankshaft.

1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove:
   • Engine undershield.
   • RH front wheel.
   • RH wheel arch liner.
   • Auxiliary drive belt(s).

   NOTE: Auxiliary drive belt(s) require cutting and cannot be reused. Special tools required for fitting new auxiliary drive belt(s).

   • Engine upper cover.
3. Disconnect:
   • Crankcase ventilation hose.
   • Camshaft position (CMP) sensor multi-plug.
   • Spark plug leads.
4. Remove:
   • Cylinder head cover.
   • Water pump pulley [1] .
   • Coolant expansion tank. DO NOT disconnect hoses.
5. Turn crankshaft clockwise until just before TDC on No.1 cylinder.
6. Turn crankshaft slowly clockwise until setting bar can be fitted [2] . Tool No.999 7151.
7. Fit flywheel locking tool [3] . Tool No.999 7201.
8. Remove:
   • Timing belt upper cover [4] .
   • Crankshaft pulley bolt [5] .
   • Crankshaft pulley [6] .
   • Timing belt lower cover [7] .
9. Support engine.
10. Remove:
    • RH engine mounting.
    • RH engine mounting bracket.
11. Push tensioner pointer anti-clockwise [8] and retain tensioner pulley in position with 3 mm drill bit [9] .
12. Remove timing belt.

Installation

WARNING: Crankshaft sprocket NOT keyed to crankshaft.

1. Ensure setting bar fitted correctly [2] .
2. Ensure flywheel locking tool located correctly [3] .
3. Fit timing belt.
4. Ensure belt is taut between sprockets.
5. Remove 3 mm drill bit [9] .
6. Install:
   • RH engine mounting bracket.
   • RH engine mounting.
   • Timing belt lower cover [7] .
   • Crankshaft pulley [6] .
7. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [5] . Use new bolt. Tightening torque: 40 Nm + 90°.
8. Remove:
   • Setting bar [2] .
   • Flywheel locking tool [3] .
9. Install components in reverse order of removal.