🔧 Timing Drive - Replacement Clarification

Your S60 does not use a timing belt. It uses a timing chain, which is a different setup and is not a normal maintenance replacement item. If you’re hearing chain rattle, seeing cam/crank correlation codes, or have oil-related timing issues, the repair process is much more involved than a belt job.

Difficulty Level: Advanced | Estimated Time: 6-12 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Disconnect the battery before working near the starter, alternator, or engine harness.
• Support the engine properly if mounts must be removed.
• Work only on a fully cool engine.
• Use caution with sealed engine timing components; incorrect setup can cause engine damage.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Metric socket set
• Metric wrench set
• Torque wrench
• Breaker bar
• Engine support bar
• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Drain pan
• Trim removal tool set
• Scraper
• Safety glasses
• Mechanic gloves
• Timing tool set (specialty)
• Scan tool

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Timing chain kit - Qty: 1
• Timing chain tensioner - Qty: 1
• Timing chain guides - Qty: 1 set
• Front cover sealant - Qty: 1
• Valve cover gasket - Qty: 1
• Engine oil - Qty: 1 service fill
• Oil filter - Qty: 1
• Coolant - Qty: 1 refill

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and engage the parking brake.
• Disconnect the negative battery terminal before starting.
• Have a timing tool set ready before disassembly.
• Plan on replacing oil and filter during reassembly.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Prepare the vehicle

• Use a floor jack and jack stands to raise and safely support the vehicle if needed for access.
• Disconnect the negative battery terminal with a 10mm socket.
• Keep fasteners organized.

Step 2: Remove access components

• Use the correct metric socket set and trim removal tool set to remove the engine covers, intake parts, and any brackets blocking the timing cover.
• Drain the coolant into a drain pan if the front cover removal requires it.

Step 3: Set engine to timing position

• Use a breaker bar on the crankshaft bolt to rotate the engine by hand only.
• Align the crankshaft and camshaft marks exactly as required by the timing tool set.
• Torque to factory specification during reassembly.
• Never force the engine.

Step 4: Remove timing cover and chain components

• Use the metric socket set to remove the front timing cover bolts.
• Remove the chain tensioner, guides, and chain in the correct order.
• Inspect all sprockets and sealing surfaces for wear or damage.

Step 5: Install new timing components

• Install the new chain, guides, and tensioner using the timing tool set.
• Apply front cover sealant where required by the factory pattern.
• Reinstall the cover and torque fasteners to factory specification.

Step 6: Reassemble and verify timing

• Reinstall all removed components using the metric socket set and torque wrench.
• Rotate the engine by hand two full turns and recheck timing marks.
• Refill coolant and engine oil.

Step 7: Start-up check

• Reconnect the battery.
• Start the engine and listen for abnormal noise.
• Use a scan tool to clear codes and confirm no cam/crank faults return.

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✅ After Repair

• Check for oil, coolant, and vacuum leaks.
• Verify smooth idle and normal acceleration.
• Rescan for engine codes after the test drive.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $1,800-$3,500 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $350-$900 (parts only)

You Save: $1,450-$2,600 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 6-12 hours.

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