Timing belt replacement: Xantia, Xsara 1.8 16V XU7JP4, 2.0 16V XU10JP4 (wm 3b) — CITROEN

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.8, 16V, |, 1.8I

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

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• Ensure the camshaft gearwheel can rotate freely
• Do not rotate the crankshaft
• Do not remove the locking clip

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
2. Remove the timing belt front cover
3. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
4. Fit the camshaft locking pins
5. Fit the crankshaft locking pin

6. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
7. Note: Do not rotate the crankshaft
8. Remove the crankshaft pulley
9. Loosen the tensioner pulley, keeping it steady with an Allen key
10. Loosen the tensioner
11. Check that the special tools fit
12. Remove the timing belt
13. Note: Do not remove the locking clip

Installation and checks

14. Ensure the camshaft gearwheel can rotate freely
15. Fit the timing belt onto the crankshaft gearwheel
16. Fit the timing belt in a clockwise direction
17. Camshaft gearwheel
18. Unlock the tensioner
19. Turn the tensioner and stretch the timing belt
20. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
21. Fit the crankshaft pulley
22. Tighten the crankshaft pulley
23. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
24. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolts slightly
25. Position the tensioner as shown
26. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise until there is contact with the pin
27. Hold the tensioner against the locking pin; use a drill bit to hold the Allen key

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