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Timing belt replacement: Volvo V70, XC70 Dv6 (D4162T)

Step-by-step timing belt replacement for the Volvo V70, XC70 Dv6 (D4162T): 73 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.

73 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code DRIVE

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

Don't miss

  • Use the special tool to counterhold
  • Do not touch the outer sensor ring

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

D4162T

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
  2. Remove the ancillary drive belt
  3. Ancillary drive belt tensioner pulley:
  4. Remove the ancillary drive belt tensioner
  5. Remove the lower engine cover
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  1. Disconnect the hoses
  2. Engine support tool:
  3. Fit the special tool to support the engine
  4. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
  5. Use the special tool to counterhold
  6. Remove the crankshaft pulley
  7. Remove the timing belt upper cover
  8. Remove the timing belt lower cover
  9. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor
  10. Note: Do not touch the outer sensor ring
  11. Remove the crankshaft position sensor
  12. Remove the timing belt guide
  13. Fit the camshaft locking pin
  14. Fit the injection pump locking pin
  15. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  16. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise to release the tension
  17. Idler pulley:
  18. Remove the idler pulley
  19. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

  1. Fit the idler pulley
  2. Note: Fit the timing belt fully taut
  3. Remove the injection pump locking pin
  4. Camshaft locking pin:
  5. Remove the camshaft locking pin
  6. Engine support bracket:
  7. Refit the engine support bracket
  8. Refit the crankshaft position sensor
  9. Refit the timing belt lower cover
  10. Refit the crankshaft pulley
  11. Note: Use a new bolt
  12. Use the special tool to counterhold
  13. Reconnect the hoses
  14. Refit the engine lower cover
  15. Refit the ancillary drive belt

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.