Timing chain replacement: Corsa D (Z 13 DTE; A 13 DTE; A 13 DTC; A 13 DTR) - chain — OPEL / VAUXHALL

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.3, CDTI

• Opens: coolant, engine oil
• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking tool, locking pin

Don't miss

• Always renew the timing chain
• Use the special tool to counterhold
• Use a wrench to counterhold
• Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 57 workshop diagrams for A13DTC(LDV)

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Always renew the timing chain
2. Timing chain layout
3. Disconnect the mass airflow meter wiring
4. Bracket to engine:
5. Crankshaft centering tool:

6. Remove the air filter
7. Special tool:
8. Flywheel locking tool:
9. Counterhold tool:
10. Engine support tool:
11. Remove the ancillary drive belt
12. Remove the ancillary drive belt tensioner pulley
13. Remove the oxygen sensor from the exhaust manifold
14. Remove the turbocharger heat shield
15. Disconnect the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold
16. Note: Raise the vehicle
17. Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter
18. Remove the exhaust pipe
19. Remove the exhaust gas temperature sensor
20. Remove the differential pressure sensor
21. Remove the catalytic converter mounting bracket
22. Remove the catalytic converter
23. Drain the engine oil
24. Remove the gearbox bracket from the cylinder block
25. Remove the oil sump
26. Use the special tool
27. Drain the coolant
28. Remove the crankshaft pulley
29. Remove the coolant pump
30. Lower the vehicle
31. Disconnect the turbo pressure sensor
32. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure sensor
33. Disconnect the injectors
34. Remove the fuel rail bracket
35. Remove the camshaft access plug
36. Note: Clean the threads before refitting
37. Lock the inlet camshaft gearwheel
38. Use the special tool
39. Fit the special tool in horizontal position
40. Turn the engine clockwise
41. Until the special tool engages
42. Raise the vehicle
43. Use a special tool to lock the crankshaft
44. Turn the crankshaft until the locking pin fits
45. Remove the crankshaft gearwheel centre bolt
46. Note: Left-hand thread
47. Remove the flange
48. Use the special tool to counterhold
49. Remove the timing cover lower bolts
50. Lower the vehicle
51. Fit the special tool to support the engine
52. Attach the chains of the hoist to the lifting eyes of the engine/gearbox
53. Remove the right-hand engine support
54. Remove the lifting eye
55. Remove the right-hand engine support bracket
56. Remove the oil filler tube
57. Move the harness aside
58. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation hose
59. Remove the timing cover(s)
60. Remove the chain tensioner
61. Remove the chain tensioner rail(s)
62. Remove the camshaft gearwheel(s) together with the timing chain
63. Remove the crankshaft pulley support flange
64. Right-hand engine support:

Installation and checks

65. Tighten the bolts
66. Refit all parts in the reverse order of removal
67. Note: Apply sealant before fitting
68. Compress the timing chain tensioner rod
69. Lock the tensioner; use a locking pin
70. Follow the procedure:
71. Fit the crankshaft seal over the crankshaft flange
72. Refit the crankshaft pulley support flange
73. Tighten the bolt slightly
74. Fit the special tool and apply pressure
75. Use the crankshaft pulley bolt
76. Remove the special tool
77. Refit the crankshaft pulley support flange
78. Fit the centre bolt of the crankshaft gearwheel/vibration damper
79. Note: Use a new bolt
80. Tighten the bolt slightly
81. Note: Left-hand thread
82. Tighten the crankshaft gearwheel bolt
83. Stage 1:
84. Stage 2:
85. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
86. Remove the crankshaft locking tool
87. Remove the camshaft locking tool
88. Camshaft gearwheel
89. Crankshaft gearwheel
90. Crankshaft pulley
91. Check the timing
92. Turn the crankshaft until the camshaft locking tool can be fitted
93. Oxygen sensor
94. Fit the crankshaft locking tool
95. Turn the engine by hand
96. The timing is set when the special tool(s) fit correctly
97. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly
98. Refill the cooling system
99. Bleed the cooling system
100. Refill the engine oil
101. Reconnect the battery earth cable
102. Reset volatile memories after reconnecting the battery cables

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