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ENGINE K SERIES 1.8 VVC
Technical Academy
01-34-RG-W-Ver:1
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Removal
With the front timing belt cover removed, set the engine in its correct timed position,
inserting special tool 18G 1570 to lock the front camshaft gears.
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Using 18G 1521 to restrain the rear camshaft gear, loosen and remove both bolts
securing each camshaft gear.
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Mark D.O.R. on belt if it is to be re-used, and ease gears with belt from the camshafts.
Figure 7
Refit
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Make sure gear to camshaft mating faces are clean and dry.
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Fit inlet gear to camshaft and align the timing mark on the gear with the mark on the
backplate.
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Using finger pressure only, fit exhaust camshaft gear and timing belt together, ensuring
that the gear is correctly aligned with the dowel on the camshaft.
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Using a straight edge, check the alignment of the timing marks on the camshaft gears
with the mark on the backplate.
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Fit camshaft gear retaining bolts, then restrain gears from turning with 18G 1521 and
tighten bolts to 65Nm.
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Make sure the timing belt is positioned centrally around the gears, and re-check the
alignment marks using the straight edge.
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Remove 18G 1570 from the front camshaft gears and refit remaining components.
NOTE:
The same torque setting, 65Nm, also applies to the front camshaft gear retaining
bolts.
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