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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines : 8HX - 8HW
B1EP18EC
Check ing the setting (continued)
Remove:
- the accessories drive belt.
- the accessories drive pulley.
- the lower timing cover (3).
IMPERATIVE : The magnetic track should show no signs of
damage and should not be approached by any other source of
magnetism.
Reposition the screw (2).
Remove tool [3].
Rotate the engine by means of the crankshaft pinion screw (2)
(clockwise), to bring it to the pegging position.
Position the tool [4].
Peg the crankshaft pinion (1), using tool [5].
Peg the high pressure pump pinion, using tool [5].
NOTE : Index «a» of the roller tensioner must be centred within
the area «b».
Check the correct positioning of index «a».
Remove tools [4] and [5].
Rotate the engine ten times.
Fit the tools [4] and [5].
If pegging is not possible, carry out the operation to remove/refit the
timing belt. (See corresponding operation).
B1JP03SC B1EP18DC B1EP18FC
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