Timing belt replacement: Peugeot 207 (ET3J4)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.4, 16V

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

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• Caution! Never turn the tensioner 360°

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
2. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
3. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
4. Remove the front right wheel
5. Do not loosen the bolts:

6. Attach the engine to the engine support bar
7. Remove the engine cover
8. Remove the crankshaft pulley
9. Remove the timing belt upper cover
10. Remove the timing belt lower cover
11. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
12. Lock the crankshaft by fitting a locking pin into the flywheel
13. Fit the camshaft locking pins
14. Remove the timing belt
15. Remove the tensioner pulley
16. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tool does not fit
17. Remove the engine support bar

Installation and checks

18. Fit the tensioner with bolts finger-tight
19. Lock the tensioner; use a locking pin
20. Fit the timing belt onto the crankshaft gearwheel
21. Fit the clamp
22. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
23. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise until the pointer is positioned as shown
24. Tighten the tensioner pulley nut
25. Turn the engine 4 times by hand
26. Tighten the tensioner pulley nut
27. Remove the flywheel locking tool
28. Turn the tensioner pulley clockwise
29. Use an Allen key
30. Caution! Never turn the tensioner 360°
31. Remove all the locking pins
32. Refit the timing belt covers
33. Refit the engine support
34. Fit the crankshaft pulley
35. Fit the ancillary drive belt
36. Refit the oil filter
37. Refit the engine cover
38. Refit the lower engine support
39. Refit the front right splash guard
40. Refit the front right wheel
41. Refit the engine lower cover
42. Reconnect the battery

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