How do you lock down the timing belt?
Some manufacturers make a slot on the back side of the cam or a hole on the top of a cam bearing cap to slide in a punch, screwdriver or flat piece of steel through the back to lock down the cams after everything has been lined up at TDC No.1.
What is the instruction manual for timing belt replacement?
1. Tensioner locking tool, P eugeot new models; 2. Sprocket aligning tool, Peugeot new models; 3. D. 7,7 – 275 mm special locking pin, Peugeot HDI; 4. D. 6 bended pin for Peugeot-Fiat; 5. D. 4,9×70 special locking pin, Peugeot new models; 6. D. 7,9 bended locking pin, Peugeot-Fiat; 7. D. 7 bended locking pin, Peugeot-Fiat; 8.
Do you have to be dead on with timing belt alignment?
Because modern vehicles use so many electronics to control the engine with things such as crank and camshaft timing sensors, technicians need to be, as we say in the industry, “dead-on” with the timing belt alignment. The cam gear cannot be off by even a tooth, or the engine will set a DTC.
Where is the arrow on the timing belt?
Typically, there is a notch or a raised arrow on the bearing cap so it can be easily confirmed by eye when the two marks line up or, in the case of a stretched belt, do not line up.
Some manufacturers make a slot on the back side of the cam or a hole on the top of a cam bearing cap to slide in a punch, screwdriver or flat piece of steel through the back to lock down the cams after everything has been lined up at TDC No.1.
Do you need an owner’s manual to change a timing chain?
Locate your owner’s manual. You will most likely need it to disassemble and reassemble various parts. Also verify that your model is equipped with a timing chain and not a timing belt. These two parts perform the same task, but replacing them can be quite different. This procedure is only for replacing a timing chain.
How do you change the timing chain on a water pump?
Remove the belt. Once tension is released, the belt should slide off of the other pulleys easily. Remove the heater hoses from the water pump. If your model has heater hoses attached to the water pump, loosen the hose clamps with a screwdriver and slide them back onto the hose. Wiggle the hose and pull it off of the water pump.
What should I do to tighten my timing chain?
Tighten the chain according to your car manual’s specifications. Some chains are tensioned by adjusting either the crankshaft gear or the camshaft gear, while others have an automatic tensioner. This will vary by make and model of your car. The important thing is to make sure that your timing belt is as tight as it should be.