Set the TDC of the compression stroke using the marks on the camshaft pulleys (when installed according to the marks on the flywheel or crankshaft pulley, the piston of either the 1st or 4th cylinder may be in this position). After this, be sure to check that the marks on the flywheel or on the toothed pulley of the crankshaft match (if the generator drive pulley is removed). If the mark on the flywheel or crankshaft pulley does not match, then the valve timing is out of alignment (piston of the 1st cylinder is not set to TDC). In this case, it is necessary to remove the camshaft drive belt and turn the crankshaft until the marks are aligned.
Note: Since it is inconvenient to turn the crankshaft by the bolt that attaches the pulley to it, you can do this in the following ways:
Note: 1) Engage any gear (preferably 4th) and slowly roll the car until the marks on the camshaft pulleys match the mark on the rear cover of the camshaft drive belt;
Note: 2) Engage any gear and lift one of the front wheels off the ground. Then turn the suspended wheel until the mark on the camshaft pulley coincides with the mark on the rear cover of the camshaft drive belt.
On the engine mod. 21126 marks are applied to the toothed pulleys of the camshafts (protrusions A) and the rear cover of the camshaft drive belt (slots B).
In addition, marks are applied to the flywheel (risk) and the scale of the rear shield of the clutch housing (v-neck). For clarity, the gearbox has been removed.
Additionally, all engines have marks on the crankshaft toothed pulley (dot) and the oil pump cover (v-neck). These marks are only visible when the alternator drive pulley is removed.
You will need: a 17 mm open-end wrench, a 5 mm Allen key, a TORX T30 key, and a Phillips-head screwdriver.
1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove one screw securing the right mudguard to the mudguard liner...
3. …with a TORX T30 key, two screws securing it to the body…
4. …and remove the shield.
5. Open the hood and use a 5 mm Allen key to remove the five bolts securing the upper front timing belt cover…
6. …and remove the lid.
7. Using a 17 mm open-end wrench, turn the crankshaft by the bolt securing the generator drive pulley to it until the marks on the camshaft pulleys and the rear cover align.
8. Remove the plug from the hole in the clutch housing and check the alignment of the marks on the flywheel (thermostat removed for clarity).