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Timing belt replacement: Citroen Xsara 1.9D (DW8, DW8B)

Step-by-step timing belt replacement for the Citroen Xsara 1.9D (DW8/DW8B): 70 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for CITROEN — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

70 steps 2 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.9, D

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

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  • Always fit a new timing belt after removal
  • Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly
  • Do not over-torque; renew if necessary

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

DW8(WJZ)DW8B(WJY)

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove the front right wheel
  2. Remove the inner wing splash guard
  3. Always fit a new timing belt after removal
  4. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
  5. Camshaft gearwheel
DW8(WJZ)? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Disconnect the fuel lines
  2. Fit the tension gauge
  3. Fit the crankshaft TDC locking pin
  4. Tighten the tensioner pulley
  5. Tighten the gearwheels slightly
  6. Remove the gauge
  7. Remove the timing belt lower cover
  8. Remove the blocking tools
  9. Loosen the injection pump gearwheel outer bolts
  10. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
  11. Remove the timing belt
  12. Fit the injection pump locking pins
  13. Loosen the gearwheel bolts
  14. Fit the gauge
  15. Turn the tensioner and stretch the timing belt
  16. The tension is set when the tension gauge indicates a value of:
  17. Tighten the tensioner
  18. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel
  19. Tighten the injection pump gearwheel
  20. Check the tension again
  21. The tension is set if the tension gauge indicates a value between:
  22. Remove all the locking tools
  23. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly
  24. Fit the timing belt lower cover
  25. Refit the crankshaft pulley
  26. Note: Do not over-torque; renew if necessary
  27. Refit the timing belt upper cover
  28. Refit the engine support
  29. Fit the ancillary drive belt
  30. Fit the power steering pump belt
  31. Refit the inner wing splash guard
  32. Refit the front right wheel

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.