Timing belt replacement: Citroen 1997 (TU1M+, TU3.2K, TU3JP, TU5JP, …)

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Remove the front right wheel
2. Remove the ancillary drive belt
3. Engine mount:
4. Disconnect the control unit cable and place it on the engine
5. Remove the crankshaft pulley

6. Remove the timing belt covers
7. Loosen the tensioner
8. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

9. Fit the timing belt
10. Camshaft locking pin:
11. Fit the camshaft locking pin
12. Fit the flywheel locking tool
13. Check the tensioner
14. The tension is set if the tension gauge indicates a value between:
15. Tighten the tensioner
16. Remove the special tools
17. Turn the engine 2 rotations by hand
18. Refit the locking pins
19. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly
20. Further refitting is in the reverse order of removal

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