PennaPilot wrote:I got it all back together. Even got the timing marks back to where they were before I started. No CELs.
I just have some short notes for the guide on how to do this job.
The VCT without the spring return have quite a bit of slack in them. If they are set to the forward mark they will be at the aft mark by the time you put the timing belt on it. As long as both are at the same position off the mark its fine. You can play with the gear (Fine tuning) but you'll bounce on either side of the timing marks.
Other things: You don't have to drain the coolant reservoir or the Power steering either. Just disconnect the small hose on the coolant and up a 1/4 inch extension in it with the hose clamp. Then it can be flopped on top of the engine and give you room to work.
Mark the top cover with paint because the rear gear is difficult to line up. Makes the job way easier.
I didn't remove the fender liner either. Just removed the front tire.
Are you referring to a guide other than the CVVT Hub Setting Guide? If not, then I'm happy to revise the guide as necessary, but it would be most helpful if you took the guide, marked it up, and emailed it back to me.
Regarding the newer unsprung CVVT hubs, they do have lots of movement, but I was able to get the belt back on my daughter's S60 without having the marks be off when I finished. It's tedious and takes some trial and error, but can be done for sure (especially if I can do it). If you feel an edit is necessary or helpful, copy the text as it is and add/delete/modify the verbiage the way you feel would be beneficial, and I'll see what I can do to accommodate those edits clearly and concisely.
Actually, the Hub Setting Guide never mentioned either the coolant reservoir OR the PS reservoirs, which would be a good addition. What I did with the PS reservoir was to simply use a vacuum cap and a small spring clamp to avoid any leaks. I had already drained the entire coolant system because I was replacing the stat and upper/lower hoses anyway, so any mention of the coolant reservoir did not enter my mind.
Comments do include marking the top cover in the guide, and removing the entire fender liner is not recommended... only the inspection cover behind the front wheel which is very simple and fast -- and helpful.
Again, take the guide and mark it up as you feel would be helpful, and you can email it back to me at [email protected].
