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How to Replace timing belt on Peugeot 206 1.6 2003

Published April 25, 2017

Peugeot 206 1.6 2003 cambelt change instructions and replacement inteval. Full guide!

Special tools

  • Camshaft timing pin (CA1) – Peugeot No.(-).0132.AJ1.
  • Camshaft timing pin (CA2) – Peugeot No.(-).0132.AJ2.
  • Flywheel timing pin – Peugeot No.(-).0132.QY.
  • Timing belt retaining clip – Peugeot No.(-).0132AK.

Special precautions

  • Disconnect battery earth lead.
  • DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
  • Remove spark 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.

Repair times – hrs

Camshaft drive belt/chain – R & I 1,60

Valve timing procedures

How to Replace timing belt on Peugeot 206 1.6 2003
How to Replace timing belt on Peugeot 206 1.6 2003

Removal

    1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
    2. Remove:
      • RH wheel.
      • Lower inner wing panel.
      • Upper RH auxiliary drive belt cover.
      • Auxiliary drive belt.
      • Crankshaft pulley bolts [1] .
      • Crankshaft pulley [2] .
    3. Support engine.
    4. Unclip and reposition RH wiring harness.
    5. Remove:
      • RH engine mounting.
      • Timing belt upper cover [3] .
      • Timing belt lower cover [4] .
    6. Unclip AC pipe (if fitted). Push AC pipe to one side.
    7. Turn crankshaft clockwise to setting position.
    8. Insert timing pins in camshaft sprockets [5] . Tool Nos.(-).0132 AJ1/2.
    9. Insert timing pin in flywheel [6] . Tool No.(-).0132.QY.
    10. Slacken tensioner pulley bolt [7] .
    11. Turn tensioner pulley clockwise until pointer [8] aligns with position [9] . Use Allen key [10] .
      NOTE: DO NOT turn tensioner pulley 360°.
    12. Remove timing belt.

Installation

NOTE: Check tensioner pulley, guide pulley and water pump for smooth operation. Replace if necessary.

      1. Align tensioner pulley pointer [8] with position [11] .

NOTE: DO NOT turn tensioner pulley.

    1. Insert 3 mm pin [12] .
    2. Ensure timing pins located correctly [5] & [6] .
    3. Fit timing belt. Mark on belt should be aligned with mark on crankshaft [13] .
    4. Secure belt to crankshaft sprocket with retaining clip. Tool No.(-).0132AK [14] .
    5. Fit timing belt to guide pulley.
    6. Fit timing belt to camshaft sprocket CA1 then CA2.
      NOTE: Ensure belt is taut between sprockets on non-tensioned side.
    7. Fit timing belt to water pump sprocket and tensioner pulley.
    8. Remove retaining clip from timing belt [14] .
    9. Remove pin [12] from tensioner pulley.
    10. Turn tensioner pulley anti-clockwise until pointer [8] reaches maximum position [15] and then turn tensioner pulley clockwise until pointer moves back 2 mm. Use Allen key [10] .
    11. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt to 22 Nm [7] .
    12. Ensure marks on belt aligned with marks on sprockets [16] .
    13. Remove timing pins [5] & [6] .
    14. Turn crankshaft four turns clockwise to setting position.
      NOTE: DO NOT allow crankshaft to turn anti-clockwise.
    15. Insert timing pins [5] & [6] .
    16. Slacken tensioner pulley bolt [7] .
    17. Turn tensioner pulley slowly clockwise until pointer [8] aligns with position [17] . Use Allen key [10] .
      NOTE: DO NOT allow tensioner to return to position shown [9] .
    18. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt to 22 Nm [7] .
    19. Remove timing pins [5] & [6] .
    20. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise.
    21. Insert timing pins [5] & [6] .
    22. Check pointer [8] aligned with position [17] ±2 mm. If incorrect, repeat above operations.
    23. Remove timing pins [5] & [6] .
    24. Install components in reverse order of removal.
    25. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolts [1] . Tightening torque: 25 Nm.
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