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406D9 EW10J4 — PEUGEOT

406D9 EW10J4 on Peugeot: 75 steps, engines EW10J4(RFN), EW10J4(RFR). What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

75 steps 2 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.0, 16V

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

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  • Caution! Never turn the tensioner 360°

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

EW10J4(RFN)EW10J4(RFR)

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Caution! Never turn the tensioner 360°
  2. Remove the front right wheel
  3. Crankshaft pulley
  4. Remove the battery cover
  5. Move the lower torque reaction rod aside
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  1. Fit the special tool
  2. Fit the crankshaft locking tool
  3. Loosen the tensioner
  4. Remove the timing belt
  5. Use the special tool
  6. Lock the crankshaft
  7. Use the special tool
  8. If the pin cannot be inserted, move the flange
  9. Lock the crankshaft
  10. Use a special tool to lock the crankshaft
  11. Loosen the screw
  12. Position the crankshaft pulley flange at timing point, so the crankshaft locking pin can be fitted
  13. Crankshaft locking pin:
  14. Fit the crankshaft locking pin

Installation and checks

  1. Fit the timing belt onto the crankshaft gearwheel
  2. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
  3. Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt
  4. Remove the special tool
  5. Turn the tensioner clockwise until there is slight contact with the pin
  6. Remove all the locking tools
  7. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 10 turns
  8. Tighten the bolts
  9. Remove all the locking tools
  10. Refit the timing covers
  11. Refit the crankshaft pulley
  12. Tighten the crankshaft pulley outer bolts
  13. Fit the ancillary drive belt
  14. Refit the engine mount
  15. Tighten the bolts
  16. Tighten the nut
  17. Tighten the nuts
  18. Refit the engine mount
  19. Tighten the nut
  20. Refit the reaction link
  21. Refit the battery
  22. Fit the ancillary drive belt
  23. Refit the front splash guard
  24. Refit the front right wheel
  25. Reconnect the battery

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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.