Camshaft Citroen C4 2005 2.G Repair Manual
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ENGINE
CHECKING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFK
Checking the timing (continued).
Suspend the engine, using a workshop hoist.
Remove:
- The RH engine support.
- The upper timing cover.
Peg the camshaft pulleys, using tool [1].
NOTE:The pegs [1] should go in without forcing.
WARNING: If the pegs go in only with difficulty, repeat the operation for fitting and tensioning
the timing belt
(see corresponding operation).
Remove the pegs [1]and [2].
Complete the refitting.
IMPERATIVE: Carry out the operations that are necessary following a reconnection of the battery
(see corresponding operation).
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFK
Tools.
[1]Camshaft setting peg: (-).0189.A
[2]Crankshaft setting peg: (-).0189.R
[3] Timing belt retaining pin: (-) 0189.K
[4]Adaptor for angular tightening: 4069-T
[5]Hub immobilising tool: (-).0189.S
[5a] : (-).0189.S1
[5b] : (-).0189.S2
Pliers for removing plastic pins: 7504-T
IMPERATIVE: Respect the safety and cleanliness requirements.
Checking and setting the timing.
Removing.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery
(see corresponding operation).
Raise and support the vehicle, front wheels hanging.
Remove the auxiliaries drive belt
(see corresponding operation).
Unclip and move aside the fuel supply hose from the timing cover.
Remove the screw (1).
Move aside the power steering pipes.
Turn the engine by means of the screw (4)of the crankshaft pinion (3)to bring it to the pegging position.
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B1BP36YC
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFK
Checking and setting the timing (continued).
Peg the camshaft pulleys (6)and (7), using tool [1].
Remove:
- The screw (4).
- The crankshaft pulley (3).
- The lower timing cover (5).
IMPERATIVE: Never remove the crankshaft pulley (3), without pegging the
crankshaft and the camshafts.
Slacken the screw (10)of the tensioner roller (9).
Turn the tensioner roller (9)
(clockwise).
Remove the timing belt (8).
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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFK
Checking and setting the timing (continued).
Refitting.
Turn the tensioner roller (9), using tool [5a]to go past the notch «b».
Position the tool [5b]to lock the index «a»and remove the tool [5a].
Reposition the timing belt (8)on the crankshaft pinion (3).
Hold the timing belt (8)in place, using tool [3].
Put the timing belt (8)in place, in the following sequence:
- Guide roller (12).
- Inlet camshaft pulley (7).
- Exhaust camshaft pulley (6).
- Coolant pump (11).
- Tensioner roller (9).
NOTE:Make sure that the timing belt (8)is as flush as possible with the outer faces of the various
pinions and rollers.
Remove tools [3], [1]and [5b].
Refit the lower timing cover (5), the pulley (3)and the screw (4)of the crankshaft pulley.
Tighten the screw (4)to 4 ± 0,4 m.daN.
Angular tighten 80° ± 5°, using tool [4].
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B1EP1GAC
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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFK
Checking and setting the timing (continued).
Refitting (continued).
Remove the tools [1]and [2].
Refit the upper RH engine support.
Remove the workshop hoist.
Rotate the crankshaft ten times
(normal direction of rotation).
IMPERATIVE: No exterior pressure or action should be applied on the timing belt.
Suspend the engine using a workshop hoist.
Remove the upper RH engine support.
Peg the inlet camshaft pulley, using tool [1].
Checking.
Timing belt tension.
IMPERATIVE: Check the position of the index «a», it should be opposite the slot «f». If the position of the index «a» is not correct, repeat
the operations to tension the timig belt.
Complete the refitting.
IMPERATIVE: Carry out the operations that are necessary following a reconnection of the battery
(see corresponding operation).
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
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Tools.
[1] Pliers for removing plastic pegs: 7504-T
[2]Lever for detensioning the dynamic tensioner roller: (-).0194.E
[3]Engine flywheel setting peg: (-).0194.C
[4] Camshaft setting peg: (-).0194.B
[5]Crankshaft and high pressure pump setting peg: (-).0194.A
Preliminary operations.
Remove:
- The front RH wheel.
- The front RH splash-shield, using tool [1].
- The clips of the electrical harness on the upper timing cover.
- The accessories belt, using tool [2]
(see corresponding operation).
Checking the setting.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the upper timing cover (1).
Rotate the engine using the screw (2)of the crankshaft pulley.
NOTE:The locking hole is located under the crankshaft bearing cap cover.
Undo the screw (2).
Detension the auxiliary drive belt dynamic tensioner roller, using tool [2].
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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
Setting the timing (continued).
Remove the tool [3].
Rotate the engine by means of the crankshaft pinion screw (2)
(clockwise), to bring it to the pegging position.
Peg the camshaft pulley, using tool [4].
Peg:
- The crankshaft pinion (6), using tool [5].
- The high pressure pump pinion, using tool [5].
Support the engine with the aid of a roller jack equipped with a chock.
Remove:
- The RH engine support (7).
- The intermediate engine support
(right hand side)(8).
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1EP18HC
Setting the timing (continued).
Hold the tensioner roller, using a hexagonal spanner at «b».
Slacken the screw (9).
Remove the timing belt (10).
Refitting.
IMPERATIVE: Check that both the tensioner roller and the fixed roller turn
freely
(no tight spots). If this is not the case, replace the rollers.
Fitting of the pulleys.
- Camshaft pulley : Tighten to 4,3 ± 0,4 m.daN.
- Fuel high pressure pump pulley : Tighten to 5 ± 0,5 m.daN.
The crankshaft pinion is located without a screw at the end of the crankshaft.
Fitting of the rollers.
IMPERATIVE: Check that the tensioner roller turns freely
(no tight spot).
Otherwise, replace the rollers.
- Guide roller : Tighten to 4,5 ± 0,4 m.daN.
- Tensioner roller : Pre-tighten to 0,1 m.daN.
Check the condition of the seals at the camshaft and at the crankshaft pinion.
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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1EP18JD
Setting the timing (continued).
NOTE: Screw (9)slackened.
Position the timing belt (10)observing the following sequence:
- Crankshaft pinion (4).
- Guide roller (12).
- Camshaft pulley (11)
(check that the belt is held correctly against the roller).
- Coolant pump pinion (13).
- Fuel high pressure pump pulley (15).
- Tensioner roller (14).
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1EP18KC
Setting the timing (continued).
Turn the tensioner roller to the right to bring the index «c»to position «d», using
a hexagonal spanner.
Tighten the screw (9)of the tensioner roller, tighten to 3 ± 0,3 m.daN.
Remove the tools [4]and [5].
Rotate the engine ten times
(check that the timing pinion is correctly up against
the crankshaft).
Check:
- The pegging of the camshaft.
- The crankshaft pinion.
- The fuel high pressure pump pinion (15).
- The correct positioning of the index of the dynamic tensioner.
If these are not correct, repeat the operation to position the timing belt.
Refit:
- The engine speed sensor (6).
- The belt retaining stop (5), tighten to 0,7 m.daN.
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