3.0 D4d Timing Belt

[ginter1234]

Hello everyone, I wanted to change the timing belt on my 2003 lc3 d4d. I took the cover off to have a quick look and it seems fairly straightforward, the only thing is, i couldn't see a way to compress the auto tensioner to slacken the belt off. Is there a special tool for this job or am i missing something? I have been searching for a workshop manual for this model, but so far have had no luck. They all seem to be for older models or petrol engines.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Paul

[Beagh1958]

Pretty straight forward job. Tensioner should be removed as part of job & checked for wear & tear. You might require extra strong vice or if you can gain use of a gearbox press to compress tensioner to align holes. I use a long thin strong pry bar to compress tensioner & push rod into holes before removing tensioner from vehicle. Not good practice in some peoples eyes, but if in any doubt a tall over tensioner throw it & buy new one, not that pricey a part.

No special tool required to remove tensioner just unbolt it.