Timing belt replacement: Citroen C8 9411 (EW10J4)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, 16V

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

Don't miss

• Always fit a new timing belt after removal
• Do not disconnect the circuit
• Remove the coolant reservoir, but do not disconnect
• If the tensioner marker does not reach the position shown (arrow), the tensioner pulley must be renewed
• When tightening the pulley bolt, ensure the tensioner pulley does not rotate

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Camshaft locking pin:
2. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
3. Always fit a new timing belt after removal
4. Use a clamp to hold the timing belt onto the crankshaft gearwheel
5. Counterhold tool:

6. Note: Do not disconnect the circuit
7. Remove the coolant reservoir, but do not disconnect
8. Disconnect the reaction link
9. Remove the crankshaft pulley
10. Use an Allen key
11. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
12. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 10 turns
13. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
14. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
15. Crankshaft gearwheel
16. Remove the crankshaft gearwheel centre bolt
17. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold

Installation and checks

18. Note: If the tensioner marker does not reach the position shown (arrow), the tensioner pulley must be renewed
19. Turn the tensioner pulley clockwise until the pointer is positioned as shown
20. Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt
21. Note: When tightening the pulley bolt, ensure the tensioner pulley does not rotate
22. Position the crankshaft pulley flange at timing point, so the crankshaft locking pin can be fitted
23. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tool does not fit
24. Tighten the crankshaft gearwheel bolt
25. Use a new bolt
26. Stage 1:
27. Stage 2:
28. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
29. Remove all the locking tools
30. Refit the timing belt lower cover
31. Refit the timing belt upper cover
32. Fit the crankshaft pulley
33. Refit the coolant reservoir
34. Reconnect the fuel line
35. Fit the ancillary drive belt
36. Refit the front right splash guard
37. Refit the front right wheel
38. Reconnect the battery

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