How to replace timing chian on Vauxhall/Opel Frontera B 2.2 DTI

Special tools

Disconnect battery earth lead.
Remove glow plugs to ease turning engine.
Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
DO NOT use special tools listed above to lock engine when slackening sprocket bolts.
Observe tightening torques.
If fitted: Mark position of crankshaft position (CKP) sensor before removal.
Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other sprockets.
Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with timing chain removed.
Check diesel injection pump timing after resetting valve timing.

Turn crankshaft until just before TDC mark on No.1 cylinder [1] .
Ensure No.1 cylinder camshaft lobes are facing upwards.
Remove crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
Slowly turn crankshaft clockwise until locking pin can be inserted in crankshaft [2] . Tool No.KM-929.
Insert locking pin in hole in injection pump [3] . Tool No.KM-927.
Fit locking tool to rear of camshaft [4] . Tool No.KM-932.
Ensure peg locates in camshaft [5] .
Remove chain tensioners [6] & [7] .
If necessary, slacken camshaft sprocket bolt and injection pump sprocket bolts to adjust valve timing position [8] & [9] .
If a new timing chain tensioner is fitted, release by pressing pin until click is heard [10] .
Ensure pin can be pushed in fully with thumb pressure and returns to original position [10] .
If slackened, fit new camshaft sprocket bolt [8] .
Fit new crankshaft pulley bolt.
Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt to 150 Nm + 45° + 15° [11] .

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