OM 4126
Fig 4
1-10-1 When tting the (D) it must be bolted in
place (Fig.5). It slides in between the engine block
and sump faces. Remove the nut, slide in the tool
so that it locks into the ywheel ring gear and hold
in place with the nut.
1-10-2 If using the (F); remove the protective cap,
insert the tool so that it locks into the ywheel ring
gear and bolt into place (Fig.6).
1-11 Once the Flywheel Holding Tool is securely in
place, remove the torsion vibration damper which
is secured with one bolt.
1-12 Remove the lower section of the timing belt
protective cover.
1-13 The engine position can be checked via the
timing mark on the crankshaft gear aligning with
the mark on the housing (Fig.7).
1-14 Using a hex key on the timing belt tensioner,
relieve the tension from the timing belt and lock the
timing belt tensioner in place with the (C) (Fig.8).
1-15 Remove the timing belt.
Fig 5
TIMING TOOLS OPEL/FIAT/ALFA PETROL
2. Timing Belt Replacement
Note: When tting the new timing belt use the protective sleeve
supplied with the belt to avoid damage to the timing belt when
threading it through the engine mounting support. Remove the
protective sleeve before tting the belt over the sprockets.
Note: When re-using a timing belt, ensure the previous direction
of rotation is observed.
Fig 6
Fig 7
Fig 8