Timing belt replacement: Opel AstraF (X14XE, X16XEL)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.4I, 16V, |, 1.6I

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking tool

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• Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Flywheel locking tool:
2. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
3. Fit the timing belt
4. Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
5. Engine support:

6. Fit the flywheel locking tool
7. Remove the crankshaft pulley
8. Turn the engine 2 rotations clockwise
9. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
10. Fit the camshaft locking tool
11. Check the camshaft timing marks
12. Remove the camshaft locking tool
13. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
14. Turn the tensioner pulley clockwise until the pointer aligns with A for a new belt and with B for a used belt
15. Loosen the tensioner
16. Type 2:
17. Tighten the tensioner
18. Turn the engine 2 rotations clockwise
19. Check the position of the tensioner
20. The tension is set if the marks are aligned
21. Refit the engine support
22. Fit the timing belt lower cover
23. Fit the flywheel locking tool
24. Fit the crankshaft pulley
25. Use new bolt(s)
26. Remove the flywheel locking tool
27. Fit the ancillary drive belt
28. Refit the timing belt upper cover
29. Refit the air filter
30. Refit the battery

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