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Timing belt replacement: Volvo S60, V70, S80, XC90 2.4 TD (D5244T, D5244T18, D5244T2, D5244T3, …)

Step-by-step timing belt replacement for the Volvo S60, V70, S80, XC90 2.4 TD: 61 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VOLVO — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

61 steps 8 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.4, 20V, D5, |, TD, TURBO, 2.4D, D3, (2.4D)

  • 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

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

D5244TD5244T18D5244T2D5244T3D5244T4D5244T5D5244T6D5244T7

📐 10 workshop diagrams for D5244T

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

S60 / V70 (my01)/ S80/XC90 (D5244Tx) — D5244T · diagram 1
S60 / V70 (my01)/ S80/XC90 (D5244Tx) — D5244T · diagram 2
S60 / V70 (my01)/ S80/XC90 (D5244Tx) — D5244T · diagram 3
S60 / V70 (my01)/ S80/XC90 (D5244Tx) — D5244T · diagram 4
S60 / V70 (my01)/ S80/XC90 (D5244Tx) — D5244T · diagram 5
S60 / V70 (my01)/ S80/XC90 (D5244Tx) — D5244T · diagram 6
S60 / V70 (my01)/ S80/XC90 (D5244Tx) — D5244T · diagram 7
S60 / V70 (my01)/ S80/XC90 (D5244Tx) — D5244T · diagram 8
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📋 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. Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
  4. Check the position of the tensioner
  5. Wheel nuts
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  1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise
  2. Remove the wheel arch cover lining
  3. Remove the timing belt lower cover
  4. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
  5. Remove the timing belt upper cover
  6. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
  7. Turn the tensioner pulley clockwise
  8. To the 10 o'clock position
  9. Use a hexagonal wrench
  10. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

  1. Turn the eccentric tensioner clockwise until the indicator reaches the marked position in the centre of the window
  2. Turn the crankshaft a further 90° clockwise
  3. Turn the crankshaft backwards slightly
  4. Turn the crankshaft two rotations by hand
  5. Check the timing marks
  6. Check the position of the tensioner
  7. Refit the crankshaft pulley
  8. Refit the crankshaft pulley centre nut
  9. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing marks
  10. If the marks are misaligned
  11. Refit the power steering reservoir
  12. Refit the wheel arch cover lining
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.