How do you remove a VVT pulley on a Volvo?
To do this, undo and remove the 6 screws (highlighted in the yellow circles). Remove the right hand side engine cover. To remove the left hand side engine cover, you need to undo the 2 clips (highlighted in the yellow circles) and lift the cover.
What’s the best way to replace an idler pulley?
You can use a nail or a 5mm Allen wrench as a pin. Slide the serpentine belt off the idler pulley. It is not necessary to remove the serpentine belt completely unless you are replacing it. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the dust cap on the center of the idler pulley.
What happens if you change the idler pulley on a Mercedes Benz?
Changing the idler pulley on a Mercedes-Benz is a relatively easy job for most DIYers and required less than two hours. A bad idler pulley can cause the serpentine belt to come off. Once the belt comes off, you will experience multiple problems if you continue to operate the vehicle. Power steering is difficult to turn.
Can you check the variable valve timing pulley on a Volvo?
With these quick guide you can check if the Variable Valve Timing Pulley on your Volvo is playing up. This tutorial was done in a Volvo S40, but it is the same in any 4 or 5 cilinders engine in S80, V70, S60, XC70, XC90, S40, V40, C70 Volvo’s.
How do you set timing on a Volvo VVT?
1) Set timing to marks, remove belt, remove pulley, remove VVT center nut, replace camshaft seal. 2) install VVT with the pulley turned full-COUNTER CLOCKWISE (bolts far right in oval). Timing mark 1 tooth before timing cover. 3) Tighten VVT 120Nm. 4) Turn the pulley so that the timing mark aligns with timing cover (1 tooth) CLOCKWISE.
Do you need the Volvo Cam setting tool?
If you are pulling the VVT gear off, you will need to be sure the cam doesn’t move, and that requires the Volvo cam setting tool. Otherwise, you cam could be about anywhere and you’ll get a CEL because you are at least a tooth off of where you should be.