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Peugeot 206 1.4 Cambelt Replacement: Page 2

It is vital that both the camshaft and crankshaft are prevented from rotating when the cambelt tension is relieved. This is achieved by "pinning" the camshaft and crankshaft. Pin the crankshaft first by using a length of copper brake pipe bent into a lazy Z.

Locate the hole near the bellhousing. Firstly rotate the engine clockwise using a socket on the crankshaft pulley boly until the index hole in the camshaft sprocket is nearly lined up with it's hole in the cylinder head at about three o'clock.

Pinning the Crankshaft


• Then rotate the engine a little more until the brake pipe slips fully into the hole and lockes the crankshaft. Ensure the brake pipe goes right in to the hole in the flywheel. The Camshaft is locked using an M10 bolt and once the crankshaft is pinned, the index hole in the camshaft sprocket should be in perfect alignment. The picture shows the M10 bolt in position and locking the camshaft.
  
  
  

  Pinning the Camshaft
  
  
• Now the crankshaft and camshaft are both locked, the tension in the cambelt may be relieved and the old belt removed. Slacken the 13mm nut on the cambelt eccentric tensioner and the tensioner should rotate and cause the belt to go loose.
  
  
  

  Loosening the Tensioner

  
  
• Now gently remove the belt, starting at the camshaft sprocket.
  
  
• Remove the tensioner completely and discard. It should always be replaced with a new one. br />
  
  
  

  Tensioner Removed

  
  
• Whilst replacing a cambelt it is common sense to also replace the waterpump. If it is not replaced it is a certain bet it will fail shortly after. The water pump is retained by one small bolt (10mm) and one tapped standoff 13mm stud. Remove these and pull the water pump out, ensuring you recover the O ring.
  
  
  

  Waterpump Bolts

  
  

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