Timing belt replacement: D series timing 97.5 on — ROVER

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 416, SI, 16V

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

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
2. Disconnect the throttle cable
3. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
4. Release the power steering pump belt
5. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction

6. Remove the ancillary drive belt
7. Remove the front left wheel
8. Use a special tool to lock the crankshaft
9. Remove the bracket
10. Support the engine
11. Remove the engine mount
12. Remove the timing belt lower cover
13. Loosen the tensioner
14. Lock the tensioner in extended position
15. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

16. Fit the timing belt
17. Tighten the tensioner
18. Check the timing marks
19. Check the timing belt tension
20. Refit the power steering pump
21. Align the timing marks
22. Refit the camshaft cover
23. Refit the spark plug cables

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