How to Replace timing chain on Fiat Bravo 1.9 M-jet 150BHP 2007

Fiat Bravo 1.9 M-jet 150BHP 2007 cambelt change instructions and replacement inteval. Full guide!

Special tools

• Crankshaft timing tool bolt – No.1.860.905.010.
• Crankshaft timing tool – No.1.860.905.000.
• Exhaust camshaft locking tool – No.1.870.896.900.
• Exhaust camshaft locking tool – No.1.870.986.900.
• Flywheel locking tool – No.1.860.898.000.

Special precautions

• Disconnect battery earth lead.
• DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
• Remove spark 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

1,30

Valve timing procedures

Removal

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove:
   • Engine top cover.
   • RH front wheel.
   • Engine undershield.
   • RH front inner wing panel.
   • Auxiliary drive belt.
3. Bravo: Fit flywheel locking tool [1] . Tool No.1.860.898.000.
4. Remove:
   • Crankshaft pulley bolts [2] .
   • Crankshaft pulley [3] .
   • Bravo: Flywheel locking tool [1] .
   • Auxiliary drive belt tensioner assembly.
   • Auxiliary drive belt guide pulley.
   • Timing belt lower cover [4] .
   • Timing belt upper cover [5] .
5. Disconnect coolant expansion tank top hose.
6. Remove:
   • Coolant expansion tank bolts.
   • Timing belt upper cover [6] .
7. Remove blanking plug in cylinder head for exhaust camshaft locking tool [7] .
8. Fit exhaust camshaft locking tool [8] . Tool No.1.870.896.900 or No.1.870.986.900.
9. Turn crankshaft in direction of rotation until locking tool heard to engage [8] .
10. Remove oil pump bolt. Insert stud of crankshaft timing tool [9] . Tool No.1.860.905.000.
11. Fit timing tool to crankshaft sprocket [10] . Tool No.1.860.905.000. Secure with bolt [11] . Tool No.1.860.905.010.
12. Remove timing tool [10] .
13. Slacken tensioner sprocket nut [12] .
14. Move tensioner sprocket away from belt. Lightly tighten nut.
15. Remove timing belt.

Installation

1. Ensure exhaust camshaft locked with tool [8] .
2. Slacken exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt [13] .
3. Fit timing belt to crankshaft sprocket.
4. Fit timing tool to crankshaft sprocket [10] . Secure with bolt [11] .
5. Fit timing belt to remaining sprockets and pulleys.
6. Lever tensioner sprocket bracket at position [14] until pointer [15] at maximum setting.
7. Tighten tensioner sprocket nut [12] . Tightening torque: 23-28 Nm.
8. Remove:
   • Timing tool [10] .
   • Locking tool [8] .
9. Slacken tensioner sprocket nut [12] .
10. Lever tensioner sprocket bracket at position [14] until pointer [15] and mark [16] aligned.
11. Tighten tensioner sprocket nut [12] . Tightening torque: 23-28 Nm.
12. Hold exhaust camshaft sprocket.
13. Tighten exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt [13] . Tightening torque:
    • A – Bravo: 28-31 Nm + 40°.
    • B – Stilo: 120 Nm.
14. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise.
15. Fit exhaust camshaft locking tool [8] . Ensure camshaft locked with tool [8] .
16. Fit crankshaft timing tool [10] .
17. Ensure tensioner pointer [15] and mark [16] aligned.
18. If not: Repeat tensioning procedure.
19. Remove:
    • Timing tool [10] .
    • Locking tool [8] .
20. Fit oil pump housing bolt.
21. Fit blanking plug [7] .
22. Install components in reverse order of removal.
23. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolts [2] . Tightening torque: 23-28 Nm.