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How to Replace timing belt on Peugeot 206 2.0 HDi -2001

Replacement Interval Guide

  • Peugeot recommend:
  • 206:
  • Replacement every 96,000 miles or 10 years under normal conditions.
  • Replacement every 80,000 miles or 10 years under adverse conditions.
  • 306:
  • Replacement every 96,000 miles or 5 years under normal conditions.
  • Replacement every 80,000 miles or 5 years under adverse conditions.
  • 307:
  • Replacement every 96,000 miles or 10 years under normal conditions.
  • Replacement every 72,000 miles or 10 years under adverse conditions.
  • 406:
  • Replacement every 96,000 miles or 10 years under normal conditions.
  • Replacement every 72,000 miles or 5 years under adverse conditions.
  • 806:
  • Replacement every 72,000 miles or 5 years under normal conditions.
  • Replacement every 60,000 miles or 5 years under adverse conditions.
  • Expert:
  • Replacement every 96,000 miles or 10 years under normal conditions.
  • Replacement every 72,000 miles or 5 years under adverse conditions.
  • The previous use and service history of the vehicle must always be taken into account.

Check For Engine Damage

CAUTION: This engine has been identified as an INTERFERENCE engine in which the possibility of valve-to-piston damage in the event of a timing belt failure is MOST LIKELY to occur. A compression check of all cylinders should be performed before removing the cylinder head(s).

Repair Times – hrs

Remove & install:
206/307 3,30
306 3,80
406 4,40
806 4,50
Expert 4,50

Special Tools

  • Flywheel locking tool – Peugeot No.(-).0188-F.
  • Crankshaft pulley puller – Peugeot No.(-).0188-P2.
  • Flywheel timing pin – Peugeot No.(-).0188-Y.
  • Camshaft timing pin – Peugeot No.(-).0188-M.
  • Timing belt retaining clip – Peugeot No.(-).0188-K.
  • Tensioning tool – Peugeot No.(-).0188-J2.
  • Tension gauge – SEEM C.Tronic 105.5.
  • Set of blanking plugs – Peugeot No.(-).0188-T.

Special Precautions

  • Disconnect battery earth lead.
  • DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
  • Remove glow plugs to ease turning engine.
  • Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
  • DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets.
  • Observe all tightening torques.
How to Replace timing belt on Peugeot 206 2.0 HDi  -2001
How to Replace timing belt on Peugeot 206 2.0 HDi -2001

Removal

NOTE: The high-pressure fuel pump fitted to this engine does not require timing.

  1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
  2. Disconnect exhaust front pipe from manifold.
  3. Remove:
      • RH front wheel.
      • RH splash guard.
      • Engine upper cover.
      • Auxiliary drive belt.
      • Turbocharger air hoses.
      • Flywheel housing lower cover.
  4. Lock flywheel. Use tool No.(-).0188-F.
  5. Remove:
      • Emission filter from pre-catalytic converter (if fitted).
      • Crankshaft pulley bolt [1] .
      • Crankshaft pulley [2] . Use tool No.(-).0188-P2.
      • Flywheel locking tool.
      • Lower torque reaction link.
  6. Reposition:
      • Except 307/Expert: Coolant expansion tank. DO NOT disconnect hoses.
      • Except 307/Expert: Engine control module (ECM) and tray (leave harness multi-plug connected).
      • Expert: Wiring harness and PAS reservoir.
  7. Disconnect and seal off fuel pipes. Use tool No.(-).0188-T.
  8. Support engine.
  9. Remove:
      • RH engine mounting and bracket.
      • Timing belt covers [3] , [4] & [5] .
  10. Turn crankshaft clockwise to setting position.
  11. Insert timing pin in flywheel [6] . Tool No.(-).0188-Y.
  12. Insert timing pin in camshaft sprocket [7] . Tool No.(-).0188-M.
  13. Slacken tensioner bolt [8] .
  14. Turn tensioner pulley clockwise away from belt. Use tool No.(-).0188-J2.
  15. Lightly tighten tensioner bolt [8] .
  16. Remove timing belt.

Installation

  1. Check tensioner pulley and guide pulley for smooth operation.
  2. Ensure timing pins located correctly [6] & [7] .
  3. Slacken camshaft sprocket bolts [9] . Tighten bolts finger tight, then slacken 1/6 turn.
  4. Turn camshaft sprocket fully clockwise in slotted holes.

    NOTE: Sprocket should turn with slight resistance.

  5. Fit timing belt to crankshaft sprocket.
  6. Secure belt to crankshaft sprocket with retaining clip. Tool No.(-).0188-K [10] .
  7. Fit timing belt in anti-clockwise direction. Ensure belt is taut between sprockets.
  8. Lay belt on camshaft sprocket teeth. Engage belt teeth by turning sprocket slightly anti-clockwise.

    NOTE: Angular movement of sprocket must not be more than one tooth space [11] .

  9. Fit timing belt to water pump sprocket and tensioner pulley.
  10. Slacken tensioner bolt [8] .
  11. Turn tensioner pulley anti-clockwise to temporarily tension belt. Use tool No.(-).0188-J2.
  12. Lightly tighten tensioner bolt [8] . Tightening torque: 10 Nm.
  13. Remove retaining clip [10] .
  14. Attach tension gauge to belt at 809567B1-393F-4D14-ABC0-F4D7FA220C83 [12] . Tool No.SEEM C-Tronic 105.5.
  15. Turn tensioner pulley anti-clockwise until tension gauge indicates 98±2 SEEM units.
  16. Tighten tensioner bolt [8] . Tightening torque: 25 Nm.
  17. Remove tension gauge [12] .
  18. Ensure sprocket bolts not at end of slotted holes [13] .
  19. If necessary: Repeat installation procedure.
  20. Tighten camshaft sprocket bolts [9] . Tightening torque: 20 Nm.
  21. Remove timing pins [6] & [7] .
  22. Turn crankshaft eight turns clockwise to setting position.

    NOTE: DO NOT allow crankshaft to turn anti-clockwise.

  23. Insert timing pins [6] & [7] .
  24. Slacken camshaft sprocket bolts [9] . Tighten bolts finger tight, then slacken 1/6 turn.
  25. Slacken tensioner bolt to release tension on belt [8] .
  26. Attach tension gauge to belt at 809567B1-393F-4D14-ABC0-F4D7FA220C83 [12] .
  27. Turn tensioner pulley anti-clockwise until tension gauge indicates 54±2 SEEM units.
  28. Hold tensioner pulley in position. Tighten tensioner bolt [8] . Tightening torque: 25 Nm.
  29. Tighten camshaft sprocket bolts [9] . Tightening torque: 20 Nm.
  30. Remove tension gauge [12] .
  31. Check belt tension. Attach tension gauge to belt at 809567B1-393F-4D14-ABC0-F4D7FA220C83 [12] . Tension gauge should indicate 51-57 SEEM units.
  32. If not: Repeat tensioning procedure.
  33. Remove tension gauge [12] .
  34. Remove timing pins [6] & [7] .
  35. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise to setting position.
  36. Insert timing pins [6] & [7] .

    NOTE: Ensure timing pins can be inserted easily.

  37. Remove timing pins [6] & [7] .
  38. Install components in reverse order of removal.
  39. Clean crankshaft pulley bolt and crankshaft threads.
  40. Coat crankshaft pulley bolt with suitable thread locking compound.
  41. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [1] :
      • 206/306/307 DW10TD: Tightening torque: 40 Nm + 51°. Check torque setting of crankshaft pulley bolt is 195 Nm.
      • 307 DW10ATED/406/806/Expert: Tightening torque: 50 Nm + 62°. Check torque setting of crankshaft pulley bolt is 145 Nm.
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