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807 EW12J4 std — PEUGEOT

807 EW12J4 std on Peugeot: 77 steps, engines EW12J4(3FZ). 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.

77 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.2, 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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  • Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
  • Caution! Never turn the tensioner 360°
  • If the tensioner marker does not reach the position shown (arrow), the tensioner pulley must be renewed

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Crankshaft locking pin:
  2. Tensioner locking tool:
  3. Counterhold tool:
  4. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
  5. If the crankshaft locking pin does not fit, refer to procedure at installation
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  1. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
  2. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  3. Remove the timing belt
  4. Loosen the centre bolt of the crankshaft gearwheel/vibration damper
  5. Use a special tool to lock the crankshaft
  6. Position the crankshaft pulley flange at timing point, so the crankshaft locking pin can be fitted

Installation and checks

  1. Refit the tensioner
  2. Caution! Never turn the tensioner 360°
  3. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
  4. Note: If the tensioner marker does not reach the position shown (arrow), the tensioner pulley must be renewed
  5. Tighten the tensioner bolt finger-tight
  6. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  7. Turn the tensioner clockwise until there is slight contact with the pin
  8. Check that the position is correct as shown
  9. Tighten the tensioner
  10. Repeat the procedure if required
  11. Fit the crankshaft locking pin
  12. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 10 turns
  13. Tighten the crankshaft gearwheel bolt
  14. Steel washer (coloured gold):
  15. Stage 1:
  16. Stage 2:
  17. Sintered washer (coloured metallic):
  18. Stage 1:
  19. Stage 2:
  20. Refit all other parts in the reverse order of removal

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.