Timing Components: Testing and Inspection

Camshaft Drive Toothed Belt, 4-Cylinder Gasoline 1.4L 55 kW and 1.6L 75 kW, Checking

Toothed Belt, Checking Condition

- Remove upper toothed belt cover.

- Check condition of toothed belt for:





• - A - Cranks, cross-sectional breaks, tears (on side of cover)

• - B - Lateral scouring

• - C - Fraying of cord strands

• - D - Tears (in tooth base)

• Separation (cover layer, belt cords)

• Surface cracks (plastic shroud)

• Oil or grease contamination

• It is essential to replace toothed belt if malfunctions are found. By replacing, failures and/or disturbances can be avoided. Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.