Timing belt replacement: Volvo C30, C70, S40, V50 (D5204T, D5204T4, D5204T5, D5204T6)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes D3, |, D4

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

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• Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
• The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
• Use a wrench to counterhold

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 10 workshop diagrams for D5204T

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

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
2. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
3. Check the crankshaft timing marks
4. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise to release the tension
5. Remove the ancillary drive belt

6. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
7. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
8. Fit the special tool to support the engine
9. Remove the engine support
10. Remove the engine support bracket
11. Remove the crankshaft pulley outer bolts
12. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
13. Remove the crankshaft pulley
14. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
15. Detach the power steering hose from the holder
16. Remove the stud
17. Remove the timing belt cover
18. Check the camshaft gearwheel marks
19. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
20. Remove the timing belt
21. Remove the idler pulley

Installation and checks

22. Check the camshaft gearwheel marks
23. Fit the tensioner pulley with bolt finger-tight
24. Fit the timing belt anti-clockwise, starting at the crankshaft gearwheel
25. Note: Fit the timing belt fully taut
26. Check the position of the tensioner
27. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise until the pointer is positioned as shown
28. Tensioner pulley:
29. Tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
30. Fit the timing belt cover
31. Fit the stud bolt
32. Attach the power steering hose to the holder
33. Crankshaft pulley centre bolt:
34. Refit the crankshaft pulley
35. Stage 1:
36. Tighten the crankshaft pulley outer bolts
37. Refit the engine support bracket
38. Refit the engine support
39. Remove the engine support tool
40. Refit the pendulum support
41. Refit the ancillary drive belts
42. Refit the right wheel arch liner
43. Refit the engine upper cover

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