Timing chain replacement: Saab 9-5 B2x5 (B205E, B205E/TK, B205F, B235E, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, TURBO, |, 185, T, BIOPOWER, 2.3, 230, 250, 260, 305, 2.3T

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

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• Caution! The belt tensioner could break if forced

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Chain tensioner
2. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
3. Timing chain separating tools:
4. Timing chain layout
5. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction

6. Note: Temporarily tie the chain to the cylinder head
7. Remove the ignition module
8. Disconnect the crankcase breather hose from the valve cover
9. Disconnect the boost pressure control valve
10. Turn the engine until the chain connecting link is halfway between the shanks of the timing chain holding tool
11. Note: Cover the timing chain housing with a clean cloth
12. Align the timing marks
13. Note: Put a wooden block between the sump and the jack
14. Turn the tensioner body wheel to release the belt tension
15. Caution! The belt tensioner could break if forced
16. Lock the tensioner with an Allen key
17. Remove the drive belt idler pulley
18. Remove the drive belt
19. Unscrew the end-piece
20. Remove the cloth
21. Note: Cover the timing chain housing with a clean cloth

Installation and checks

22. Connect the ends of the new chain
23. Connect the ends of the new chain
24. Installation sequence:
25. Fit the chain tensioner
26. Check the chain guides
27. Tighten the tensioner body
28. Apply sealant
29. Refit the chain tensioner plug with the push rod and spring
30. Check the camshaft timing marks
31. Check the crankshaft timing marks
32. Refit the idler pulley
33. Fit the drive belt
34. Unlock the tensioner
35. Tension the belt
36. Refit the right-hand engine mount
37. Remove the jack
38. Refit the camshaft cover
39. Tighten the bolts
40. In the order shown
41. Refit the spark plugs
42. Fit the ignition module and cover
43. Reconnect the crankcase breather hose
44. Reconnect the boost pressure control valve
45. Raise the front of the vehicle
46. Reconnect the power steering pump hoses
47. Refit the front right splash guard
48. Refit the front right wheel
49. Lower the vehicle
50. Refit the engine upper cover
51. Reconnect the battery earth cable

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