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How to Replace timing belt on Hyundai Getz 1.6 2005

Hyundai Getz 1.6 2005 cambelt change instructions and replacement inteval. Full guide!

Special tools

  • None required.

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 2,00
Camshaft drive belt/chain, AC – R & I 2,20
Camshaft drive belt/chain, PAS+AC – R & I 2,30

Valve timing procedures

How to Replace timing belt on Hyundai Getz 1.6 2005
How to Replace timing belt on Hyundai Getz 1.6 2005

Removal

  1. Support engine.
  2. Remove:
    • Auxiliary drive belt(s).
    • Water pump pulley.
    • RH engine mounting and bracket.
    • Crankshaft bolt [1] .
    • Crankshaft pulley [2] .
    • Timing belt upper cover [3] .
    • Timing belt lower cover [4] .
  3. Turn crankshaft clockwise until timing marks aligned [5] .
  4. Ensure hole in camshaft sprocket aligned with timing mark on cylinder head [6] .
  5. Slacken tensioner bolt [7] .
  6. Slacken tensioner bolt [8] .
  7. Move tensioner away from belt. Lightly tighten tensioner bolt [8] .
  8. Remove timing belt.
    NOTE: Mark direction of rotation on belt with chalk if belt is to be reused.

Installation

  1. Check tensioner pulley for smooth operation.
  2. Ensure timing marks aligned [5] .
  3. Ensure hole in camshaft sprocket aligned with timing mark on cylinder head [6] .
  4. Fit timing belt in anti-clockwise direction, starting at crankshaft sprocket.
    NOTE: Observe direction of rotation marks on belt.
  5. Ensure belt is taut between sprockets on non-tensioned side.
  6. Slacken tensioner bolt [8] .
  7. Allow tensioner to operate.
  8. Tighten tensioner bolt [8] . Tightening torque: 20-27 Nm.
  9. Tighten tensioner bolt [7] . Tightening torque: 20-27 Nm.
  10. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise.
  11. Ensure timing marks aligned [5] & [6] .
  12. Apply firm thumb pressure to belt at (5 kg).
  13. Belt should deflect to 1/4 of tensioner bolt head width [9] .
  14. Install components in reverse order of removal.
  15. Tighten crankshaft bolt [1] . Tightening torque: 140-150 Nm.
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