Timing belt replacement: Volvo XC60 (D5204T7)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code D3

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

Don't miss

• Always fit a new timing belt after removal
• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
• Do not disconnect the hoses
• Use a wrench to counterhold

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Always fit a new timing belt after removal
2. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
3. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
4. Check the crankshaft timing marks
5. Remove the right wheel arch liner

6. Remove the coolant expansion tank and place it aside
7. Note: Do not disconnect the hoses
8. Remove the pendulum support
9. Fit the special tool to support the engine
10. Remove the engine support
11. Remove the engine support bracket
12. Remove the crankshaft pulley outer bolts
13. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
14. Remove the crankshaft pulley
15. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
16. Remove the timing belt cover
17. Check the camshaft gearwheel marks
18. Check the crankshaft timing marks
19. Remove the timing belt
20. Remove the tensioner pulley
21. Remove the idler pulley
22. Remove the front right wheel

Installation and checks

23. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
24. Note: Fit the timing belt fully taut
25. Check the position of the tensioner
26. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise until the pointer is positioned as shown
27. Tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
28. Fit the timing belt cover
29. Refit the crankshaft pulley
30. Stage 1:
31. Stage 2:
32. Crankshaft pulley centre bolt:
33. Tighten the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
34. Tighten the crankshaft pulley outer bolts
35. Engine support bracket:
36. Engine support:
37. Pendulum support bolts
38. Refit the pendulum support
39. Refit the coolant expansion tank
40. Refit the ancillary drive belts
41. Refit the right wheel arch liner
42. Refit the engine upper cover

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