Timing chain replacement: Peugeot 107 1.0 (1KR-FE)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.0, 12V

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

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• Always renew the timing chain
• Align the yellow plate on the timing chain with the mark on the crankshaft gearwheel
• Align the orange plate(s) on the timing chain with the mark on the camshaft(s) gearwheel

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Crankshaft front radial seal fitting tool:
2. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
3. Always renew the timing chain
4. Crankshaft position sensor
5. Remove both front drive shafts

6. Remove the engine together with the gearbox
7. Remove the alternator
8. Remove the dipstick tube
9. Remove the dipstick O-ring
10. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor(s)
11. Remove the crankshaft position sensor
12. Remove the valve cover
13. Remove the oil filter housing
14. Remove the coolant pump
15. Turn the crankshaft clockwise
16. Align the crankshaft timing marks
17. Remove the camshaft cover
18. Check the camshaft timing marks
19. If necessary
20. Turn the crankshaft by 1 turn
21. Use the special tools to remove the crankshaft pulley
22. Remove the timing chain cover
23. Lock the tensioner; use a locking pin
24. Remove the chain tensioner
25. Remove the chain tensioner rail(s)
26. Remove the timing chain
27. Turn the camshaft slightly anti-clockwise to slacken the chain at the tensioner side
28. Remove the woodruff key

Installation and checks

29. Align the yellow plate on the timing chain with the mark on the crankshaft gearwheel
30. Align the orange plate(s) on the timing chain with the mark on the camshaft(s) gearwheel
31. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
32. Compress the tensioner
33. Remove the tensioner locking pin
34. Turn the crankshaft clockwise 2 rotations
35. Release the tensioner pressure
36. Check the camshaft timing marks
37. Camshaft cover:
38. Check and renew if necessary
39. Refit the camshaft cover
40. Use the special tool
41. Fit the crankshaft oil seal
42. Clean off the sealing surfaces
43. Refit the timing chain cover
44. Note: Apply sealant before fitting
45. Tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern, starting from the centre
46. Bolts:
47. Remove/clean off any excess sealant
48. Alternator
49. Crankshaft pulley
50. Coolant pump
51. Use the special tools to refit the crankshaft pulley
52. Refit the oil filter housing
53. Refit the valve cover
54. Refit the crankshaft position sensor
55. Reconnect the crankshaft position sensor
56. Refit the dipstick O-ring
57. Lubricate before fitting
58. Refit the dipstick tube
59. Refit the alternator
60. Refit the engine together with the gearbox
61. Refit the front drive shafts
62. Refit the engine lower cover
63. Refit the ancillary drive belt
64. Refill the engine oil
65. Refill the gearbox oil
66. Refill the cooling system

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