Timing belt replacement: Opel Monterey 3.2 V6 (6VD1)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 3.2, V6, 24V

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

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• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Crankshaft pulley removal tool:
2. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
3. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
4. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
5. Note: Different tensioners are used

6. Align the timing marks on the timing belt with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft gearwheels
7. Vehicles up to:
8. Remove the power steering pump drive belt
9. Vehicles from:
10. Remove the alternator drive belt
11. Remove the fan pulley
12. Use a special tool:
13. Remove the crankshaft pulley
14. Remove the timing belt tensioner
15. Tensioner type:
16. Loosen the tensioner pulley nut
17. All vehicles:
18. Remove the timing belt
19. All vehicles:
20. Use a special tool:
21. Remove the crankshaft pulley
22. All vehicles:

Installation and checks

23. Refit the timing belt tensioner
24. Tensioner pulley nut:
25. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise to tension the timing belt
26. All vehicles:
27. Fit the crankshaft pulley
28. Note: Finger-tight only
29. Use a special tool:
30. Turn the engine 2 rotations clockwise
31. Tensioner type:
32. Check the distance
33. Repeat the procedure if required
34. Reconnect the oil cooler hoses
35. Fit the cooling fan pulley
36. Fit the cooling fan
37. Fit the alternator drive belt
38. Refit the air-conditioning drive belt
39. Refit the power steering pump drive belt
40. Refit the cooling fan upper shroud
41. Refit the cooling fan lower shroud
42. Refit the air filter housing and hoses
43. Reconnect the battery earth cable

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