Timing belt replacement: Citroen std HDi 3 bolt camshaft gearwheel (DW10TD)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, HDI, |, 16V, 8V

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

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• The movement of the gearwheel in relation to the belt must not be more than one tooth space
• Loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolts slightly but ensure the gearwheel can rotate freely

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 57 workshop diagrams for DW10TD(RHY)

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

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
2. Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
3. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold
4. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
5. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination

6. Lock the flywheel
7. Use a special tool:
8. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
9. Remove the crankshaft pulley
10. Engines with standard flywheel:
11. Fit the crankshaft TDC positioning tool from under the engine into the flywheel
12. Fit the crankshaft locking tool
13. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolts slightly but ensure the gearwheel can rotate freely
14. Loosen the tensioner carefully
15. Remove the timing belt covers
16. Lock the camshaft
17. Loosen the tensioner
18. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

19. Fit the clamp
20. To engage the belt on the gearwheel, turn the camshaft gearwheel slightly in the opposite direction to engine rotation
21. Note: The movement of the gearwheel in relation to the belt must not be more than one tooth space
22. Use the special tool
23. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel
24. Remove all the locking tools
25. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel
26. Fit the tension gauge
27. If the value is not achieved
28. Slacken the belt and repeat the adjustment procedure
29. Remove all the locking tools
30. Turn the engine 2 rotations by hand
31. Fit the crankshaft TDC locking pin
32. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tool does not fit
33. Refit the timing belt covers
34. Fit the flywheel locking tool
35. Fit the crankshaft pulley
36. Fit the crankshaft pulley bolt
37. Use a new bolt
38. Stage 1:
39. Stage 2:
40. Fit the ancillary drive belt
41. Remove the flywheel locking tool
42. Refit the plate
43. Refit the exhaust pipe to the manifold
44. Refit the inner wing splash guard
45. Refit the front right wheel
46. Refit the engine lower covers
47. Refit the engine cover

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