Timing belt replacement: Volvo V70, S80 2.0 TD (D4204T)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 2.0D

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking tool

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• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
• The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 19 workshop diagrams for D4204T

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

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
2. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
3. Disconnect the battery earth cable
4. Remove the ancillary drive belt
5. Engine support:

6. Attach the engine to the engine support bar
7. Fit the flywheel locking tool
8. Fit the camshaft locking tool
9. Loosen the tensioner pulley, keeping it steady with an Allen key
10. Fit the crankshaft TDC positioning tool from under the engine into the flywheel
11. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
12. Remove the crankshaft position sensor
13. Remove the flywheel locking tool
14. Remove the engine support bracket
15. Lift the engine slightly
16. Remove the timing belt
17. Remove the idler pulley

Installation and checks

18. Fit the tensioner pulley
19. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise until the pointer is positioned as shown
20. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
21. Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt
22. Fit the crankshaft pulley together with the sensor ring
23. Remove the crankshaft locking tool
24. Remove the camshaft locking tool
25. Turn the crankshaft clockwise 4 rotations
26. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tool does not fit
27. Refit the timing belt upper cover
28. Fit the flywheel locking tool
29. Fit the ancillary drive belt
30. Refit the wheel arch cover lining
31. Refit the engine support
32. Remove the engine support bar
33. Refit the starter motor
34. Reconnect the starter motor wiring
35. Refit the engine cover
36. Turn the ignition key to position 2 before reconnecting the battery cable
37. Reconnect the battery earth cable

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