How to Replace timing belt on Hyundai XG350 3.5 2003

Hyundai XG350 3.5 2003 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	3,00
Camshaft drive belt/chain, AC – R & I	3,40

Valve timing procedures

Removal

1. Support engine.
2. Remove:
   • Engine cover.
   • Auxiliary drive belt(s).
   • PAS pump pulley.
   • Guide pulley.
   • Tensioner pulley.
   • RH engine mounting bracket [1] .
   • Crankshaft bolt [2] .
   • Crankshaft pulley [3] .
   • Timing belt upper cover [4] .
   • Timing belt lower cover [5] .
3. Turn crankshaft clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure timing marks aligned [6] & [7] .
4. Remove:
   • Automatic tensioner unit bolts [8] .
   • Automatic tensioner unit [9] .
   • Timing belt.

   NOTE: Mark direction of rotation on belt with chalk if belt is to be reused.

Installation

1. Check tensioner body for leakage or damage [9] .
2. Compress pushrod into tensioner body.
3. Retain pushrod with suitable pin through hole in tensioner body [10] .
4. Install automatic tensioner unit [9] . Tighten bolts to 20-27 Nm [8] .
5. Fit timing belt in anti-clockwise direction, starting at crankshaft sprocket. Ensure belt is taut between sprockets.
6. Remove pin from tensioner body to release pushrod [10] .
7. Turn crankshaft slowly 2 turns clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder.
8. Ensure timing marks aligned [6] & [7] .
9. After 5 minutes check extended length of pushrod is 3,8-4,5 mm [11] .
10. If not: Repeat installation procedure.
11. Install components in reverse order of removal.
12. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [2] . Tightening torque: 180-190 Nm.