Timing belt replacement: Peugeot 206 (EW10J4)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, 16V, GTI, |, CC

• 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 engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
• Never remove the crankshaft pulley without locking the crankshaft and the camshafts

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 40 workshop diagrams for EW10J4(RFN)

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

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Tensioner locking tool:
2. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
3. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
4. Remove the ancillary drive belt
5. Fit the tensioner locking tool

6. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
7. Vehicles with automatic transmission
8. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
9. Use a new bolt
10. Fit the camshaft locking pins
11. Remove the crankshaft pulley
12. Note: Never remove the crankshaft pulley without locking the crankshaft and the camshafts
13. Remove the timing belt lower cover
14. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
15. Remove the tensioner pulley
16. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

17. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
18. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
19. Crankshaft gearwheel
20. Fit the timing belt onto the crankshaft gearwheel
21. Fit the clamp
22. Fit the timing belt anti-clockwise, starting at the crankshaft gearwheel
23. Remove the clamp
24. Remove the tensioner locking tool
25. Vehicles with manual gearbox:
26. Fit the timing belt lower cover
27. Stage 1:
28. Stage 2:
29. Turn the tensioner pulley anti-clockwise
30. Use an Allen key
31. Position the tensioner as shown
32. Tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
33. Remove all the locking tools
34. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 10 turns
35. Check the position of the tensioner
36. Fit the inlet camshaft locking tool
37. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tool does not fit
38. Refit all other parts in the reverse order of removal

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