B5254T3 cambelt replacement

[twntechservices]

My partner's 2007 C70 2.5 T5 B5254T3 (220hp) is now due for cambelt replacement (112,500 miles). Has anyone on here done one of these since Autodata seem to be yet to produce a guide for this engine? I am an experienced technician but would like to know if it's similar to the old V70 type belts, if there's any special tools needed or places for locking pins, and most importantly whether the pulleys are keyed to their shafts! Just want to check before I strip it as it apparantly has variable valve timing. Thanks.

[Clan]

Yes its the same as the other 5 cylinder petrol engines regarding belt change . But the engine mounting goes through the cover of course .
line the pulley marks up with the slots in the top plastic cover, and the cambelt drive pulley mark at the bottom is the same as the V70 .
The volvo instructions say take off the crank pulley , but on the other petrol engines this isnt necessary . I havent done a V50 T5 cam belt yet though to prove or disprove this .

[HEAVY747]

Originally Posted by clan

yes its the same as the other 5 cylinder petrol engines regarding belt change . But the engine mounting goes through the cover of course .
Line the pulley marks up with the slots in the top plastic cover, and the cambelt drive pulley mark at the bottom is the same as the v70 .
The volvo instructions say take off the crank pulley , but on the other petrol engines this isnt necessary . I havent done a v50 t5 cam belt yet though to prove or disprove this .

check my cambelt change experience - i did myself