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Timing belt replacement: Peugeot 607 check torque support (ES9A)

Step-by-step timing belt replacement for the Peugeot 607 check torque support (ES9A): 88 steps. 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.

88 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 3.0, V6

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

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  • The movement of the gearwheel in relation to the belt must not be more than one tooth space
  • Loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolts slightly but ensure the gearwheel can rotate freely
  • Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

ES9A(XFV)

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, the following procedures are recommended:
  2. Remove the engine lower cover
  3. Remove the coolant reservoir
  4. Fit the special tool
  5. Remove the ancillary drive belt tensioner
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  1. Remove the power steering pump pulley
  2. Note: The movement of the gearwheel in relation to the belt must not be more than one tooth space
  3. Remove the timing belt covers
  4. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel bolts slightly but ensure the gearwheel can rotate freely
  5. Lock the crankshaft
  6. Loosen the tensioner
  7. Use a special tool:
  8. Remove the timing belt
  9. Turn the engine 2 rotations clockwise
  10. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  11. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
  12. If the gearwheels are at the end of the slots
  13. Restart the fitting operation

Installation and checks

  1. Fit the timing belt in an anti-clockwise direction
  2. Tighten the crankshaft pulley outer bolts
  3. Rear cylinder head:
  4. To engage the belt on the gearwheel, turn the camshaft gearwheel slightly in the opposite direction to engine rotation
  5. Fit the timing belt onto the gearwheels
  6. Refit the bolt
  7. Tighten the bolts:
  8. Use a special tool:
  9. Tighten the camshaft gearwheels
  10. Turn the tensioner clockwise to align both marks
  11. Use a special tool:
  12. Tighten the tensioner pulley mounting bolt
  13. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  14. Turn the engine 2 rotations clockwise
  15. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  16. Check the tensioner marks
  17. Fit the camshaft locking pins
  18. Turn the camshaft gearwheel slightly until the tool fits
  19. Check that the camshaft gearwheels are not at the end of the slots
  20. Turn the engine 2 rotations clockwise
  21. Refit the locking pins
  22. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tools do not fit properly
  23. Refit the timing belt covers
  24. Fit the crankshaft pulley
  25. Refit the power steering pump pulley
  26. Fit the ancillary drive belt tensioner
  27. Fit the ancillary drive belt
  28. Fit the engine supports
  29. Refit the engine covers

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.