Timing belt replacement: Citroen C3 (DV4TD)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.4, HDI, 8V

• Opens: fuel
• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin, locking tool

Don't miss

• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
• The magnetic track should show no signs of damage and must be kept away from magnetic sources; otherwise it will have to be replaced
• Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 30 workshop diagrams for DV4TD(8HZ)

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
2. Disconnect the battery
3. Note: Be aware of security codes on radios
4. Remove the engine cover
5. Disconnect the fuel lines

6. Plug the fuel lines
7. Remove the front right wheel
8. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
9. Remove the speed sensor
10. Note: The magnetic track should show no signs of damage and must be kept away from magnetic sources; otherwise it will have to be replaced
11. Remove the bolt
12. Remove the timing belt guide
13. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
14. Remove the camshaft locking pin
15. Lock the injection pump gearwheel with a locking pin
16. Fit the crankshaft TDC locking pin
17. Use a trolley jack to support the engine
18. Remove the upper engine support
19. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
20. Supporting its slack using a hexagonal wrench
21. Turn the tensioner pulley clockwise
22. Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt
23. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

24. Crankshaft pulley
25. Remove the camshaft locking pin
26. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
27. Remove the injection pump locking pin
28. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, 6 rotations
29. Refit the crankshaft pulley bolt
30. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly
31. Remove the jack
32. Fit the timing belt lower cover
33. Stage 1:
34. Stage 2:
35. Remove the flywheel locking tool
36. Fit the ancillary drive belt
37. Refit the wheel arch cover lining
38. Refit the front right wheel
39. Refit the timing belt upper cover
40. Reconnect the wiring loom to the timing belt cover
41. Reconnect the fuel lines
42. Refit the engine cover
43. Reconnect the battery

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