306, 406 XU7JP4, XU10J4 R/RS — PEUGEOT

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, 16V, |, S16, GTI, 2.0I

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

Don't miss

• Do not rotate the crankshaft
• Repeat the procedure if the tension is incorrect or the locking tools do not fit properly

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
2. Disconnect the battery earth cable
3. Remove the front right splash guard
4. Crankshaft pulley
5. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary

6. Remove the ancillary drive belt
7. Remove the ancillary drive belt tensioner
8. Remove the timing belt front cover
9. Note: Turn the engine clockwise
10. Fit the camshaft locking pins
11. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
12. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
13. Check that the camshaft gearwheels are not at the end of the slots
14. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
15. Note: Do not rotate the crankshaft
16. Remove the crankshaft pulley
17. Remove the timing belt lower cover
18. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

19. Fit the crankshaft pulley
20. Fit all the locking tools
21. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
22. Fit the tensioning tool
23. Loosen the tensioner
24. Tighten the camshaft gearwheels
25. Remove all the locking tools
26. Turn the crankshaft clockwise
27. 2 turns
28. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
29. Loosen the camshaft gearwheels
30. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel slightly
31. Loosen the camshaft gearwheels
32. 1/6 of a turn
33. Fit the camshaft locking pins
34. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel centre bolt if necessary
35. Tighten the camshaft gearwheels
36. Remove all the locking tools
37. Turn the crankshaft clockwise
38. Align the marks
39. Fit the tensioning tool
40. The tension is set if the tension gauge indicates a value between:
41. Repeat the procedure if the tension is incorrect or the locking tools do not fit properly
42. Refit the front timing belt cover
43. Refit the ancillary drive belt tensioner
44. Refit the ancillary drive belt
45. Refit the front splash guard
46. Refit the front right wheel
47. Reconnect the battery earth cable

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