How to Replace timing chain on Peugeot 307 DHi 2.0 2003

Peugeot 307 DHi 2.0 2003 cambelt change instructions and replacement inteval. Full guide!

Special tools

• Flywheel locking tool – Peugeot No.(-).0188-F.
• Crankshaft pulley puller – Peugeot No.(-).0188.P.
• Crankshaft sprocket aligning tool – Peugeot No.(-).0188.Q2.
• Flywheel timing pin – Peugeot No.(-).0188-Y.
• Camshaft timing pin – Peugeot No.(-).0188-M.
• Timing belt clamp – Peugeot No.(-).0188.AD.
• 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 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

3,30

Valve timing procedures

Removal

NOTE: The high-pressure fuel pump 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.
   • Lower torque reaction link.
   • Flywheel housing lower cover.
4. Lock flywheel [1] . Use tool No.(-).0188.F.
5. Disconnect and seal off fuel pipes. Use tool No.(-).0188-T.
6. Remove timing belt cover [2] .
7. Refit timing belt upper cover bolt fitted with a 17 mm thick spacer [3] .
   NOTE: Timing belt upper cover bolt [3] is also a water pump mounting bolt.
8. Remove:
   • Crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
   • Crankshaft pulley [7] . Use tool No.(-).0188.P.
   • Flywheel locking tool [1] .
9. Support engine.
10. Remove:
    • RH engine mounting and bracket.
    • Timing belt covers [8] & [9] .
11. Turn crankshaft clockwise to setting position.
12. Insert timing pin in camshaft sprocket [4] . Tool No.(-).0188.M.
13. Insert timing pin in flywheel [5] . Tool No.(-).0188.Y.
14. Slacken tensioner bolt [10] .
15. Turn tensioner pulley clockwise away from belt. Use tool No.(-).0188.J2.
16. Lightly tighten tensioner bolt [10] .
17. Remove timing belt.

Installation

1. Ensure timing pins located correctly [4] & [5] .
2. Fit crankshaft sprocket aligning tool. Tool No.(-).0188.Q2 [11] .
   NOTE: Ensure crankshaft key remains against alignment tool [11] .
3. Secure timing belt to camshaft sprocket with clamp. Tool No.(-).0188.AD [12] .
4. Fit timing belt in clockwise direction. Ensure belt is taut between camshaft sprocket and high-pressure fuel pump sprocket.
5. Attach tension gauge to belt at [13] . Tool No.SEEM C.Tronic 105.5.
6. Remove:
   • Crankshaft sprocket aligning tool [11] .
   • Timing belt clamp [12] .
7. Turn tensioner pulley anti-clockwise until tension gauge indicates 98±0,2 SEEM units. Use tool No.(-).0188.J2 [14] .
8. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt [10] . Tightening torque: 23-27 Nm.
9. Lock flywheel [1] .
10. Fit crankshaft pulley [7] .
11. Lightly tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
12. Remove:
    • Tension gauge [13] .
    • Flywheel timing pin [5] .
    • Camshaft timing pin [4] .
    • Flywheel locking tool [1] .
13. Turn crankshaft eight turns clockwise to setting position.
14. Insert timing pin in flywheel [5] .
15. Insert timing pin in camshaft sprocket [4] .
16. Lock flywheel [1] .
17. Slacken crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
18. Hold tensioner pulley. Use tool No.(-).0188.J2.
19. Slacken tensioner pulley bolt [10] .
20. Attach tension gauge to belt at [13] .
21. Turn tensioner pulley clockwise, until tension gauge indicates 54±2 SEEM units. Use tool No.(-).0188.J2 [14] .
22. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt [10] . Tightening torque: 23-27 Nm.
23. Remove tension gauge [13] .
24. Attach tension gauge to belt at [13] .
25. Check belt tension. Tension gauge should indicate 54±2 SEEM units.
26. If not: Repeat tensioning procedure.
27. Remove:
    • Tension gauge [13] .
    • Flywheel timing pin [5] .
    • Camshaft timing pin [4] .
    • Flywheel locking tool [1] .
28. Lightly tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
29. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise to setting position.
30. Insert timing pin in flywheel [5] .
31. Insert timing pin in camshaft sprocket [4] .
    NOTE: If timing pins cannot be inserted: Repeat installation procedure.
32. Remove:
    • Flywheel timing pin [5] .
    • Camshaft timing pin [4] .
    • Crankshaft pulley bolt [6] .
    • Crankshaft pulley [7] .
33. Install components in reverse order of removal.
34. Clean crankshaft pulley bolt and crankshaft threads.
35. Coat crankshaft pulley bolt with suitable thread locking compound.
36. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [6] . Tightening torque: 70 Nm + 62°.