Installation Recommendations For Timing Systems On GM1 (1) .4 1
Installation Recommendations For Timing Systems On GM1 (1) .4 1
Installation Recommendations For Timing Systems On GM1 (1) .4 1
6,
1.8, 2.0, 2.2 16V engines
IMPORTANT:
Only install belt and tensioner when engine is at room temperature.
Only rotate engine CLOCKWISE !!!
Never re-install a used belt (tensioners are developed for new belts!!!). The ‘USED’ position on
the base plate is where the pointer will move towards during the life of the belt.
Camshaft- and crankshaft sprockets should not rotate unless the belt is installed and tensioned.
1. Align Top Dead Centre (TDC) marks. As the same engine used in a different model can
have a different belt, we give the TDC marks following belt number here, and not following
engine code. 5369XS/5499XS: crankshaft: 5 O’clock, L-cam: 3 O’clock, R-cam: 9 O’clock
5368XS/5408XS/5461XS/5542XS: crankshaft: 6 O’clock, camshafts 12 O’clock.
2. Block camshafts
3. Loosen tensioner bolt
4. Turn tensioner clockwise and remove
belt
5. Remove old tensioner
6. Install new tensioner, hand tighten bolt.
Tensioner lip has to be in oil pump
housing slot. (Tensioner pointer has to
sit behind water pump pulley). The Allen
keyhole has to be set in +/-
7 O-clock position (fig. 1).
7. Install new belt anti-clockwise
starting at crankshaft
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
ATTENTION !!!
Rotating the tensioner in the wrong direction, having the Allen keyhole in a wrong
position to start off, not turning the engine 2 revolutions before and after setting the
tension, can lead to system failure. This will cause the arm of the tensioner to hit the
stop, creating a hammering noise, damaging and possibly even rupturing that part.
This failure mode is very common and can easily be recognised when inspecting the
edge of the arm (fig. 4). The resulting wrong tension can cause the belt to rupture.
arm
Fig. 4