Chery Fora (Elara A520). Manual - part 52

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II. MAINTENANCE 

1.

 

Replace upper and lower covers of timing 
belt  

1.1

 

Needed tools and auxiliary materials 

Allen wrench, 10#, 13# sleeve, ratchet wheel 
and ratchet rod. 

1.2

 

Removal 

1)  Loosen the five bolts on the upper cover 

with Allen wrench. 

 

2)  Remove the upper cover of timing belt. 

 

3)  Clip the flywheel with flywheel tool. 

 

4)  Remove the crankshaft pulley with 13# 

sleeve. 

 

Flywheel Tool 

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5)

 

Remove the 5 bolts on the lower cover 
of timing belt with 10# sleeve, ratchet 
wheel and ratchet rod. 

 

6)  Remove the lower cover. 

 

1.3 Inspection 

Observe the timing cover and the timing belt. 
Replace the timing belt cover or adjust the 
position of timing belt if any trail from crack 
or friction is found.   

1.4 Installation 

The installing steps are reverse to those for 
removal.  

Note: Install the lower cover first and then 
install the upper one.   

2.  Replace timing belt 

2.1  Needed tools and auxiliary materials 

Allen wrench, 10#, 13# sleeve, ratchet wheel 
and ratchet rod. 

2.2 Removal 

1)  Remove the upper and lower covers of 

timing belt (see “replace covers of 

 

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timing belt” for details). 

2)  Loosen the central bolt of tension pulley 

and remove the timing belt. 

2.3 Inspection 

Check the timing belt carefully; replace the 
parts if any following situation occurs. 

(1)  Chap of back-side rubber 

(2) Chap of dedendum, chap of separated 
cord fabric. 

(3)  Wearing, gear missing and incomplete 

gear of cord fabric.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(4)  Abnormal wearing of belt flank. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Replace the belt as any following situation occurs, even though abrasion cannot be found 
directly.  

1)  The water pump leaks water out, and requires continuing infusion. 

2)  If the belt is spotted with much oil stains, and the rubber may be damaged due to 
expansion, you should replace the belt. 

Chap 

Chap 

Wearing 

Abnormal Wearing 

Gear Missing 

Belt Core Desquamation

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2.4

 

Installation 

The installing steps are reverse to those for 
removal. 

Note: Do engine timing. 

3.

 

Replace idler wheel, tensioner and 
contact belt pulley   

3.1

 

Needed tools and auxiliary materials 

Allen wrench, 10#, 13# and 15# sleeve, 
ratchet wheel and ratchet rod. 

3.2

 

Removal 

1)

 

Remove the timing belt (see “replace 
timing belt” for details). 

2)

 

Remove idler wheel, tension pulley and 
contact belt pulley.

 

 

3.3

 

Inspection 

1)

 

Check from appearance 

Check idler wheel, tension pulley and contact 
belt pulley carefully for any damages, such as 
sunken trace and sliding damage etc. 

2)

 

Check performance 

Revolve tension pulley, idler wheel and 
contact belt pulley respectively to insure that 
they can run freely without stagnancy. 

Replace it with the spare part if any above 
problem is found. 

3.4

 

Installation 

1)

 

The installing steps of tension pulley, 
idler wheel and contact belt pulley are 
reverse to those for removal. 

2)

 

Mount the timing belt and collate engine 
timing. 

3)

 

Mount other parts.