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

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.