CITROEN C8 2002 - 3 FZ Valve Timing: Crankshaft Positioning; Crankshaft Positioning Procedure

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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine : 3FZ
Position tool [4].
Slacken the screw (10) while holding tool [4].
Using the hexagonal recess (D), turn the eccentric hub (11) of the tensioner roller (12) (clockwise), to detension
the belt. The cursor (13) moves against the tool [4].
Remove the timing belt.
Refitting.
Systematically replace the timing belt.
IMPERATIVE : Check that the rollers (12) and (14), as well as the coolant pump (15) turn freely (No play,
no tight spot).
When replacing the belt (14), tighten the fixing to 3.5 ± 0.3 m.daN.
Position the belt on the crankshaft pinion (16), respecting its direction of fitting.
Immobilise the belt, using tool [6].
Refit the timing belt, well-tensioned, in the following sequence:
- Guide roller (14).
- Pinion (17).
- Pinion (18).
- Coolant pump (15).
- Tensioner roller (12).
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