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How to Replace timing belt on Peugeot 308 2.0 HDi 2007-

Published September 2, 2015

Replacement Interval Guide

  • Peugeot recommend:
  • 2007:
  • Replacement every 160,000 miles or 10 years under normal conditions.
  • Replacement every 108,000 miles or 10 years under adverse conditions.
  • 2008→:
  • Replacement every 160,000 miles or 10 years under normal conditions.
  • Replacement every 112,500 miles or 10 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.

Repair Times – hrs

Remove & install 3,20
AC +1,00

Special Tools

  • Auxiliary drive belt tensioner tool – Peugeot Nos.(-).0188.Z/Q1.
  • Camshaft sprocket locking tool – Peugeot No.(-).0188.M.
  • Crankshaft sprocket centralizing tool – Peugeot No.(-).0188.AH.
  • Flywheel timing pin – Peugeot No.(-).0188.Y.
  • Flywheel locking tool – Peugeot No.(-).0188.F.
  • Timing belt clamp – Peugeot No.(-).0188.AD.

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 308 2.0 HDi 2007-
How to Replace timing belt on Peugeot 308 2.0 HDi 2007-

Removal

  1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
  2. Remove:
      • Scuttle panel.
      • RH front wheel.
      • RH splash guard.
      • Engine undershield.
      • Engine top cover (if fitted).
      • Auxiliary drive belt. Use tool Nos.(-).0188.Z/Q1.NOTE: Mark direction of rotation on belt with chalk if belt is to be reused.
      • Turbocharger/intercooler lower air hose(s).
      • Air resonator and air intake pipe.
      • LH subframe support bracket.
  3. Disconnect crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
  4. Unclip wiring harness from timing belt upper cover.
  5. Disconnect fuel pipes from timing belt upper cover.
  6. Remove timing belt upper cover [1] .
  7. Turn crankshaft clockwise to setting position. Ensure camshaft sprocket timing hole at 4 o’clock position [2] .
  8. Insert:
      • Camshaft sprocket locking tool [3] . Tool No.(-).0188.M.
      • Flywheel timing pin behind starter motor [4] . Tool No.(-).0188.Y.
  9. Fit flywheel locking tool [5] . Tool No.(-).0188.F.
  10. Remove:
      • Crankshaft pulley centre cap.
      • Crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
      • Crankshaft pulley spacer [7] .
      • Crankshaft pulley [8] .
      • Timing belt lower cover [9] .
      • Reluctor [10] .NOTE: Ensure reluctor is not damaged.
      • Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
  11. Slacken tensioner pulley bolt [11] .
  12. Turn tensioner clockwise to release tension on belt. Use Allen key [12] .
  13. Remove timing belt.

Installation

NOTE: DO NOT refit used belt.

  1. Check tensioner pulley and guide pulley for smooth operation.
  2. Check water pump sprocket for smooth operation.
  3. Check crankshaft sprocket has free movement on keyway.
  4. Ensure flywheel locking tool located correctly [5] .
  5. Ensure flywheel timing pin located correctly [4] .
  6. Ensure camshaft sprocket locking tool located correctly [3] .
  7. Centralise crankshaft sprocket. Use tool No.(-).0188.AH [13] .
  8. Ensure tensioner retaining lug is properly engaged [14] .
  9. Ensure tensioner pulley pointer at position shown [15] .
  10. Secure timing belt to camshaft sprocket with clamp [16] . Use tool No.(-).0188.AD.
  11. Fit timing belt in following order:
      • Guide pulley.
      • Crankshaft sprocket.
      • Water pump sprocket.
      • Tensioner pulley.
  12. Ensure belt is taut between camshaft sprocket and guide pulley.
  13. Remove timing belt clamp [16] .
  14. Turn tensioner pulley anti-clockwise until pointer in position as shown [17] . Use Allen key [12] .
  15. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt [11] . Tightening torque: 21±2 Nm.
  16. Remove tool [13] .
  17. Install:
      • Reluctor [10] .NOTE: Ensure reluctor is not damaged.
      • Crankshaft pulley [8] .
      • Crankshaft pulley spacer [7] .
      • Crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
  18. Temporarily tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [6] . Tightening torque: 50±10 Nm.
  19. Remove tools [3] , [4] & [5] .
  20. Turn crankshaft four turns clockwise.
  21. Install:
      • Camshaft sprocket locking tool [3] .
      • Flywheel timing pin [4] .
      • Flywheel locking tool [5] .
  22. Remove:
      • Crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
      • Crankshaft pulley spacer [7] .
      • Crankshaft pulley [8] .
      • Reluctor [10] .

    NOTE: Ensure reluctor is not damaged.

  23. Hold tensioner pulley in position. Use Allen key [12] .
  24. Slacken tensioner pulley bolt [11] .
  25. Turn tensioner pulley clockwise until pointer aligned with notch [18] & [19] . Use Allen key [12] .NOTE: If pointer passes notch [18] , repeat tensioning procedure.
  26. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt [11] . Tightening torque: 21±2 Nm.
  27. Install:
      • Reluctor [10] .
      • Timing belt lower cover [9] .
      • Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
      • Crankshaft pulley [8] .
      • Crankshaft pulley spacer [7] .
  28. Coat new crankshaft pulley bolt with suitable thread locking compound.
  29. Fit new crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
  30. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [6] . Tightening torque: 70 Nm + 60±5°.
  31. Remove tools [3] , [4] & [5] .
  32. Turn crankshaft four turns clockwise.
  33. Install:
      • Camshaft sprocket locking tool [3] .
      • Flywheel timing pin [4] .
  34. Ensure tensioner pulley pointer aligned with notch [18] & [19] .
  35. Remove tools [3] & [4] .
  36. Install components in reverse order of removal.
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