ENGINE -> Checking and setting the valve timing for Your Citroen Xantia 4 Door Second Generation (1993-2002)

CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING (continued)  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : BFZ - LFX - RGX  
TOOLS  
- Belt tension measuring instrument : 4099-T or 4122-T  
- Camshaft pulley locating peg  
- Crankshaft locating peg  
- Square drive  
: 7004-T.G.  
: 7014-T.N.  
: 7017-T.W.  
Tool kit 7004-T  
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CHECKING THE VALVE TIMING  
- Remove the protective covers.  
- Peg the camshaft pulley at «a» using the tool 7004 - T.G.  
- Peg the crankshaft at «b» using the tool 7014 - T.N.  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
- Check that the pegs can be engaged correctly at «a» and «b».  
- Fit the belt in the following order : camshaft pulley, crankshaft pinion, water pump pinion,  
tensioner roller.  
- Peg the camshaft pulley at «a» and the crankshaft at «b».  
- Remove the peg at «b» only.  
- Bring the tensioner roller (2) into contact with the belt.  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engines : BFZ - LFX - RGX (continued)  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
- Fit the tension measuring tool to the middle of the belt strip «c».  
- Turn the tensioner roller (2) (anti-clockwise direction) using the tool 7017-T.W to obtain the following  
measurements :  
- Engines : LFZ - LFW : 30 ± 2 SEEM units.  
- Engines : RGX - RFU : 16 ± 2 SEEM units.  
- Tighten the screw (1) to 2m.daN.  
- Remove the tools.  
- Rotate the crankshaft by two turns (do not turn backwards).  
- Check the setting by positioning the pegs at «a» and «b».  
- Remove the pegs.  
CHECKING THE TENSION  
- Rotate the crankshaft by two turns (do not turn backwards).  
- Peg the camshaft pulley at «a».  
- Fit the tension measuring tool on the belt strip at «c».  
- The tension measurement should be 44 ± 2 SEEM units.  
(If the measurement is not correct, repeat the tensioning procedure).  
- Remove the tools.  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : LFY - RFV # 11/97  
TOOLS  
- Belt tension measuring instrument.  
- Crankshaft locating peg  
: 4099-T or 4122-T  
: 7014-T.N.  
- Camshaft pulley locating peg.  
- Tensioning tool  
- Toothed sector for locking the flywheel XM  
: 9041-T.Z.  
: 7017-T.W.  
: 6012-T  
Tool kit 7004-T  
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- Toothed sector for locking the flywheel XANTIA : 9044-T  
CHECKING THE SETTING  
- Turn the engine by the crankshaft screw (1).  
- Ensure that the slot (a) for pegging the camshaft hubs can be seen (Conformity of hubs).  
- Turn the engine by the screw (1) and peg the crankshaft at (2).  
ESSENTIAL : Check that the crankshaft DAMPERS pulley is in good condition.  
If the hub/pulley markings do not line up, the crankshaft pulley must be replaced.  
- Peg the camshaft pulleys at (3). (The locating pegs should slide in easily).  
If this is not the case :  
- Check that the crankshaft pegs can be engaged correctly.  
-Slacken the six screws (4) of pulleys (7) and (8).  
-Peg the hubs at (3). (If necessary, turn the camshaft by the screw (5)).  
-Tighten the screws (4) to 1 m.daN.  
-Remove the pegs.  
B1EP08JC  
B1EP08KC  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engines : LFY - RFV # 11/97 (continued)  
RFV  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
- Peg the crankshaft at (2).  
- Peg the camshaft pulleys at (3).  
- Loosen the tensioner roller (6).  
- Remove the belt..  
PREPARATION  
- Loosen the three screws (4) of pulleys (7) and (8).  
- Ensure that the pulleys (7) and (8) move freely on the hubs.  
If this is not the case :  
- Remove the pulleys (7) and (8).  
LFY  
- Clean the contact faces of pulleys (7) and (8) and of the camshaft hubs at (b).  
- Fit the pulleys (7) and (8) onto the hubs, without tightening them.  
NOTE : Pulleys (7) and (8) are identical.  
(Timing angles, see pages: 118 (LFY) - 119 (RFV)  
LFY and RFV engines = The camshaft hubs are different.  
REFITTING THE TIMING BELT  
- Fit the belt on the pulley (7).  
- Fit a plastic clamping collar (c) to hold it in place.  
- Wind the belt around the : pulley (8), roller (9), pinion (10), water pump (11) and  
tensioner roller (6).  
B1EP08LC  
B1EP11UC  
B1EP08UC  
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LFY  
RFV  
Engines : LFY - RFV # 11/97 (continued)  
PRE-TENSIONING THE TIMING BELT  
- Fit the tool 4122-T.  
- Turn the roller (6) with the tool 7017-T.W.  
Pre-tension to :  
Engines  
New belt  
LFY - RFV  
45 SEEM units  
- Tighten the roller (6) to 2 m.daN, and the six screws (4) to 1 m.daN.  
- Remove the tool 4122-T, the pegs (3) and the plastic clamp at “c”.  
- Fit the timing cover (12), the pulley (13), the screw (1) (LOCTITE  
E6 on the threading, tighten to 12 m.daN).  
B1EP11VC  
B1EP08VC  
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LFY  
RFV  
Engines : LFY - RFV # 11/97 (continued)  
TENSIONING THE TIMING BELT  
- Rotate :  
Engines LFY - RFV = 2 turns of the crankshaft.  
- Peg the crankshaft at (2).  
- Loosen the six screws (4) of pulleys (7) and (8).  
- Peg the hubs at (3).  
(If necessary, turn the camshaft by the screw (5)).  
- Desserrer le galet (6).  
- Poser l’ortil 4122-T.  
- Effectuer une tension de :  
Engines  
New belt  
LFY - RFV  
26 SEEM units  
- Tighten the roller (6) to 2 m.daN.  
- Remove the tools.  
B1EP11WC  
B1EP08WC  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engines : LFY - RFV # 11/97 (continued)  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING (Cont.)  
- Rotate the crankshaft by 2 turns.  
- Peg the crankshaft at (2).  
- Loosen the screws (4).  
- Peg the hubs of pulleys (7) et (8) at (3).  
(If necessary, turn the camshaft using the screw (5)).  
- Tighten the screws (4) to 1 m.daN.  
- Remove the pegs.  
CHECKING THE BELT TENSION  
- Rotate the crankshaft by 1/4 turn to align the locating peg hole (2) of the pulley (13), with the screw (14).  
(Do not turn backwards).  
- The tension measurements must be between:  
Engines  
New belt  
LFY - RFV  
36 ± 4 SEEM units  
If the measurements are different, repeat the tensioning procedure.  
B1EP08XC  
B1EP08KC  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : LFY - RFV 11/97 #  
TOOLS  
- [1] Belt tension measuring instrument  
- [2] Camshaft locating peg  
- [3] Crankshaft locating peg  
- [4] Camshaft pulley locking peg  
- [5] Tensioning tool  
- [6] Toothed sector for locking the flywheel  
: 4122-T  
: 9041-T.Z  
: 7014-T.N  
: 4200-T.G  
: 7017-T.W  
: 9044-T  
Tool kit 7004-T  
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CHECKING THE SETTING  
- Turn the engine using the crankshaft screw (1).  
- Peg the crankshaft using the tool [3].  
ESSENTIAL : Check that the crankshaft DAMPERS pulley is in good condition.  
If the hub/pulley markings do not line up, the crankshaft pulley must be replaced.  
- Peg the camshafts using the tool [2].  
(The locating pegs [2] should slide in easily).  
- If this is not the case, set the timing.  
NOTE : Camshaft hubs (See page 120).  
B1EP12FC  
B1EP12GC  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engines : LFY - RFV 11/97 # (continued)  
LFY  
RFV  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING.  
REFIT :  
- Peg the crankshaft using tool [3].  
- Peg the camshaft pulleys using tool [2].  
- Lock the flywheel using the tool [6].  
- The pulley (5).  
- The screw (4) (Tighten moderately).  
- The peg [3].  
REMOVE :  
REMOVE :  
- The peg [3].  
- The tool [6].  
- The screw (4) (Brush the screw thread).  
- The pulley (5).  
- The studs (8).  
- Fit the tool [4].  
- The lower cover (6).  
- Loosen the screws (10).  
- Remove the tool [4].  
- Slacken the tensioner roller (7).  
- Remove the belt (9).  
B1EP11XC  
B1EP120C  
B1EP11ZC  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
LFY  
RFV  
Engines : LFY - RFV 11/97 # (continued)  
PRETENSIONING THE TIMING BELT.  
- Peg the crankshaft using the tool [3].  
- Peg the camshaft pulleys using the tool [2].  
NOTE : Ensure that the camshaft pulleys rotate freely on the hubs.  
Clean the contact faces of the pulleys and hubs.  
Turn the camshaft pulleys in a clockwise direction to bring them to the  
end of the slots.  
- Fit the belt (9).  
- Fit the tool [1].  
- Turn the roller (7) using the tool [5].  
- Pre-tension to : (Pulleys slackened).  
Engines  
New belt  
LFY - RFV  
55 SEEM units  
- Tighten the screws of the roller (7) to 2 m.daN.  
- Fit the tool [4].  
- Tighten the screws (10) to 4 m.daN.  
- Remove the tools.  
- Rotate the crankshaft by six turns (normal direction of rotation).  
B1EP11YC  
B1EP120C  
B1EP121C  
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LFY  
RFV  
Engines : LFY - RFV 11/97 # (continued)  
TENSIONING THE TIMING BELT.  
- Peg the crankshaft using the tool [3].  
- Peg the camshaft pulleys using the tool [2].  
NOTE : If it is not easy to peg the camshaft hubs, loosen the tensioner  
roller (7), and turn the camshafts using the screw (10).  
- Fit the tool [4].  
- Loosen the screws (10).  
- Remove the tool [4].  
- Loosen the tensioner roller (7).  
- Fit the tool [1] to the belt.  
- Turn the roller (7) using the tool [5].  
B1EP11YC  
B1EP120C  
B1EP121C  
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LFY  
RFV  
Engines : LFY - RFV 11/97 # (continued)  
- Tension to : (Pulleys slackened).  
Engines  
New belt  
LFY - RFV  
35 SEEM units  
- Tighten the screw of the roller (7) to 2 m.daN.  
- Fit the tool [4].  
- Tighten the screws (10) to 7.5 m.daN.  
- Remove the tools.  
- Rotate the crankshaft by two turns (Normal direction of rotation).  
- Check the pegging of the crankshaft/camshaft using tools [2]  
and [3].  
NOTE : Tools [2] and [3] should slide in easily.  
- Remove the tools.  
B1EP121C  
B1EP11YC  
B1EP120C  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : RFN  
TOOLS  
[1] Camshaft setting pegs  
: (-).0189.B  
: (-).0189.B  
: (-).0189.K  
: 4069-T.  
[2] Crankshaft setting peg  
[3] Belt locking pin  
Tool kit C.0189.  
[4] Angular tightening adaptor  
[5] Hub immobilising tool  
: 6310-T  
CHECKING THE VALVE TIMING  
- Turn the engine by the crankshaft pinion screw (3) to bring it to pegging position.  
- Peg the crankshaft, using tool [2].  
- Peg the camshaft pulleys, using tools [1].  
NOTE : The pegs [1] must go in without effort.  
B1BP22SC  
B1BP25PC  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : RFN  
Checking the valve timing (continued)  
WARNING : If the pegs do not engage without effort, restart the fitting and tensioning of the timing belt  
(see below).  
Setting the valve timing  
Remove  
- Remove the screws (2), the pulley (1), upper valve cover (4), lower valve cover (3).  
- Turn the engine by the screw (13) of the pinion (12) to bring it to pegging position.  
- Peg the pulleys (8) and (9) using tools [1].  
- Peg the pinion (12) using tool [2].  
- Loosen the screw (7) of the tensioner roller (6).  
- Turn the tensioner roller (6) (clockwise).  
- Remove the timing belt (10).  
B1BP23XC B1EP14JD  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : RFN  
Refit (continued)  
- Refit the belt (10) on the pinion (12).  
- Hold the belt (10) with tool [3].  
- Position the belt (10) in the following order :  
- The guide roller (11), the inlet camshaft pinion (9), the exhaust camshaft pinion (8), the water pump (5), the  
tensioner roller (6).  
NOTE : Make sure that the belt (10) is as flush as possilble with the outer face of the various pinions and rollers.  
- Remove the tools [3] and [1].  
Timing belt tension  
Adjusting the tension  
- Turn the roller (6) in the direction of the arrow «b» ; using an Allen key at «a».  
- Position the index «c» in its maximum setting at «d».  
IMPERATIVE : The index «c» must stand proud of the notch «f» by an angular value of 10°. If it does not,  
replace the tensioner roller (6) or the timing belt and the tensioner roller (6)  
- Bring the index «c» to its adjusting position «f» by turning the tensioner roller (6) in the direction of the  
arrow «e».  
WARNING : The index «c» must not stand proud of the notch «f» : if it does, restart the timing belt tensioning operation.  
IMPERATIVE : The tensioner roller (6) must not turn while its fixing is being tightened up. If it does,  
recommence the adjusting operation.  
B1EP14JD B1EP14KC  
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Engine : RFN  
Adjusting the tension (continued)  
- Tighten the screw (7) of the the tensioner roller (6) to 2.1 ± 0.2 m.daN.  
IMPERATIVE : The hexagonal drive of the tensioner roller (6) must be at 15° below the level of the cylinder  
head gasket «g». If not, replace the tensioner roller (6) or the timing belt and the tensioner roller (6).  
Refit (continued)  
- Remove the tools [1] et [2].  
-Turn the crankshaft 10 times in the normal direction of rotation  
IMPERATIVE : No pressure or outside action must be brought to bear on the timing belt.  
- Peg the inlet camshaft pulley, using the tool [1].  
Checks  
Timing belt tension  
IMPERATIVE : Check the position of the index «c», it should be facing the notch «f». If the position of index «c»  
is not correct, restart the adjustment of its position.  
Positioning of the crankshaft  
- Fit tool [2].  
-As long as it is possible to fit tool [2], continue with the refit operations.  
IMPERATIVE : If it is not possible to fit tool [2], reposition the flange (14).  
B1EP14NC  
B1EP14LC  
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Engine : RFN  
Checks (continued)  
Repositioning the flange  
- Immobilise the crankshaft using tool [5].  
- Loosen the screw (13).  
- Release the pinion (12) of the crankshaft.  
- Bring the flange (14) to the pegging position; using tool [5].  
- Fit the tool [2].  
- Immobilise the crankshaft using tool [5].  
- Tighten screw (13) to 4 ± 0.4 m.daN, then angular tighten 53° ± 4° with tool [4].  
-Remove tools [1], [2] and [5].  
Refit :  
- The lower valve cover (3).  
- The upper valve cover (4).  
- The crankshaft pulley (1).  
- The screws (2).  
- Pretighten the screws (2) to 1.5 m.daN.  
- Tighten the screws (2) to 2.1 ± 0.5 m.daN.  
B1EP14PC B1BP23XC  
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Engine : XFZ  
TOOLS  
- [1] Belt tension measuring instrument  
- [2] Crankshaft locating peg  
- [3] Camshaft pulley locating peg  
- [4] Timing checking peg  
- [5] Dynamic tensioner calibration shim  
- [6] Camshaft locking lever  
: 4122-T  
: (-).0187 A  
: (-).0187 B  
: (-).0187 C.Z.  
: (-).0187 E.Z.  
: (-).0187 F  
: (-).0187 J.  
Tool kit (-).0187  
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- [7] Belt retaining pin  
CHECKS  
- Rotate the crankshaft by 2 turns (clockwise).  
- Peg the crankshaft at (a), using tool [2].  
- Check that the peg [4] can be freely engaged in the cylinder heads at the camshaft pulleys at (b).  
B1EP09AC  
B1EP103C  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : XFZ (continued)  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
- Peg the crankshaft at (a) using tool [2].  
- Loosen the camshaft pulley screws.  
- Peg the camshaft pulleys at (b) using tool [3] in the following order :  
- Camshaft pulley (1),(2),(3) and (4).  
NOTE : If necessary use tool [6].  
Preparation  
- Remove the screws (5) and the plate (6).  
- Screw in a M8x75 screw (7) to its stop.  
- Fit a M8x40 screw (8).  
- Fit the tool [5] by loosening the screw (7) if necessary.  
- Tighten the screw (8) until it locks the tool [5].  
- Loosen the screws (9).  
- Loosen the screws (7) to slacken the belt.  
- Mark the direction of fitting of the belt (if being reused).  
- Remove the belt.  
B1EP09CC  
B1EP09EC  
B1EP09DC  
B1EP09FC  
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Engine : XFZ (continued)  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Refitting the belt.  
- Check that the rollers (10), (11), (14) and (12) rotate freely.  
- Rotate the camshaft pulleys (anti-clockwise) as far as the slots allow.  
- Tighten the camshaft pulley screws to 0.5 m.daN.  
- Loosen the camshaft pulley screws by 45°.  
- Tighten the screws (9) to 1 m.daN.  
- Loosen the screws (9) by 45°.  
WARNING :Ensure that the belt is fitted in the right direction :  
Facing the timing side, it should be possible to read the writing on the belt.  
- Put the belt in place in the following order :  
- Crankshaft pinion (hold the belt using the tool [7]), the guide roller (14)  
camshaft pulleys (4) and (3), guide roller (10), camshaft pulleys (2) and (1),  
tensioner roller (11), water pump pulley (15), guide roller (12).  
B1EP09GD  
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Engine : XFZ (continued)  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
NOTE : When positioning the belt on the camshaft pulleys, rotate it in an anti-clockwise direction in order  
to engage the nearest tooth.  
The angular displacement of the pulleys must not exceed one tooth.  
- Lightly tighten the screw (7) so that the belt is lightly tensioned.  
- Remove the tool [7].  
- Fit the tool [1].  
- Tighten the belt using the screw (7) to obtain a tension of : 83 ± 2 SEEM units = 50 daN.  
ESSENTIAL : Check that the camshaft pulleys are not against the end of the slots.  
(Otherwise, repeat the belt fitting operation).  
- Remove the tools.  
- Tighten the camshaft pulley screws in the following order: (1), (2), (3) and (4) Tighten to 1 m.daN.  
- Tighten the screws (9) to 2.5 m.daN in the order indicated.  
- Rotate the crankshaft by 2 turns (clockwise). Do not turn backwards.  
- Peg the crankshaft using the tool [2].  
- Loosen the camshaft pulley screws and the screws (9).  
B1EP09HC  
B1EP09JC  
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Engine : XFZ (continued)  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
- Remove the screw (8).  
- Loosen the screw (7) so that the tool [5] can move without any play..  
- Wait for 1 minute (Damper action).  
- Check that the tool [5] can move without any play.  
- Remove the tool [5].  
- Tighten the screws (9) to 2.5 m.daN (In the order indicated).  
- Remove the screw (7) and the tool [2].  
- Rotate the crankshaft by 2 turns (clockwise). (Do not turn backwards).  
- Peg the camshafts in the order 4, 3, 2 and 1 as follows :  
- Peg [3] ENGAGES : Loosen the camshaft pulley screws by 45°.  
- Peg [3] DOES NOT ENGAGE : Loosen the camshaft pulley screws by 45° and turn the hub using the tool [6] until  
the peg engages.  
- The camshaft pulley screws must not be against the end of the slots.  
(Otherwise, repeat the belt fitting operation).  
- Tighten the camshaft pulley screws in the following order : 4, 3, 2 and 1. Tighten to 1 m.daN.  
- Remove the tools.  
- Rotate the engine by 2 turns.  
- Check the timing.  
B1EP102C  
B1EP09BC  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engines : DHX  
TOOLS  
- Crankshaft locating peg  
- Camshaft and injection pump locating peg  
: 7014-T.J. or 7014-T.R.  
: 7004-T.G. Tool kit 7004-T  
CHECKS  
- Peg the crankshaft.  
- Peg the pulleys (1) and (2) at «a» and «b».  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING.  
- Peg the crankshaft.  
- Peg the pulleys (1) at «a» and (2) at «b».  
- Fit the belt in the following order :  
Crankshaft pinion, guide roller (3), injection pump pulley (2), camshaft pulley (1), tensioner roller (5), water  
pump (4).  
- Remove the pegs.  
- Free the tensioner roller (5) (nut (6) and screw (7)), retighten the screw (7).  
- Rotate the crankshaft by 2 turns. Do not turn backwards.  
- Loosen the tensioner roller (5), allow the tensioner to operate.  
- Retighten the screw (7) and the nut (6). Tighten to 1.8 m.daN.  
- Check the setting.  
NOTE : The injection pump is removed without changing the valve timing.  
(immobilise the injection pump pulley using the screws (8x125) at «b»).  
B1EP09KC  
B1EP080C  
107  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : RHY - RHZ  
Tools  
[1] Belt tension measuring instrument  
: 4122-T  
[2] Tension lever  
: (-).188.J2  
: (-).0288.D  
: (-).0188.K  
: (-).0188.M  
: (-).0188.F  
: (-).0188.T  
: (-).0188.P  
[3] Engine flywheel peg  
[4] Belt compression spring  
[5] Camshaft pinion peg  
[6] Engine flywheel lock  
[7] Set of blocking plugs  
[8] Crankshaft pulley extractor  
Checking the setting of the valve timing.  
Peg :  
- The engine flywheel, tool [3].  
- The camshaft, tool [5].  
WARNING : Should it be impossible to peg the camshaft, check that the offset  
between the camshaft pinion hole and the pegging hole is not more than 1 mm,  
with the help of a mirror « a » and a Ø 7 mm screw.  
IMPERATIVE : If pegging is impossible, restart the adjusting.  
(See corresponding operation).  
B1CP04CC B1BP1TSC  
B1BP1TTC  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : RHY - RHZ  
Setting the valve timing.  
Peg :  
- The engine flywheel, tool [3].  
- The camshaft, tool [5].  
Loosen :  
- The three screws (9).  
- The screw (7) of the tensioner roller (6).  
Remove the timing belt.  
Checks.  
IMPERATIVE : Just before refitting, carry out the checks below :  
Check that :  
- The rollers (6), (11) and the water pump (10) turn freely (without play or tightness).  
- There are no traces of oil (on camshaft or crankshaft).  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : RHY- RHZ  
Setting the valve timing (continued).  
- Retighten screws (9) by hand.  
- Turn the pinion (12) (clockwise) to the bottom of the  
buttonhole.  
- Refit the belt on the crankshaft, in the following  
order, using the tool [4] to keep the belt tight at «a».  
- Guide roller (11).  
- Fuel high pressure pump pinion (13).  
- Camshaft pinion (12).  
- Water pump pinion (10).  
- Tensioner roller (6).  
NOTE : If needed, slightly turn the pinion (12) anti-  
clockwise (not by more than one tooth).  
- Remove the tool [4].  
B1EP13ED B1EP13FC  
B1EP13GD  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : RHY - RHZ  
Setting the valve timing (continued).  
- Position tool [1] on the belt at «b».  
- Turn the roller (6) (anti-clockwise) using tool [2] to attain a tension of :  
98 ± 2 SEEM units  
- Tighten screw (7) of the roller (6), tighten to 2.5 m.daN.  
- Remove one screw (9) from the pinion (12).  
(to check that the screws are not against the end of the buttonhole).  
- Tighten the screws (9) to 2 m daN.  
- Remove tools [1],[2],[3] and [5].  
- Rotate the crankshaft 8 times (normal direction of rotation).  
- Fit the tool [3].  
- Loosen screws (9).  
- Fit tool [5].  
- Loosen screw (7) (to free the roller (6)).  
- Fit tool [1].  
- Turn the roller (6) (anti-clockwise), tool [2], to attain a tension of :  
54 ± 2 SEEM units .  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : RHY - RHZ  
Setting the valve timing (continued).  
Tighten :  
- The screw (7) of the roller (6) to 2.5 m.daN.  
- The screw (9) to 2.m.daN.  
- Remove the tool [1].  
- Refit the tool [1].  
- Tension value should be : 54 ± 3 SEEM units.  
IMPERATIVE : If value is incorrect, restart the operation  
- Remove tools [1], [3] and [5].  
- Rotate the crankshaft 2 times (normal direction of rotation).  
- Fit the tool [3].  
WARNING : Should it be impossible to peg the camshaft, check that  
the offset between the camshaft pinion hole and the pegging hole is  
not more than 1 mm..  
In the case of an incorrect value, recommence the operation.  
- Remove the tool [3].  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : P8C  
TOOLS  
- Crankshaft peg  
- Camshaft pulley and injection pump peg  
: 7014-J or 7017-T.R.  
: 7004-T.G. Tool kit 7004-T  
CHECKS  
- Peg the crankshaft.  
- Peg the camshaft pulley at «a» and the injection pump pulley at «b».  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
- Peg the crankshaft.  
- Peg the camshaft pulley at «a».  
- Peg the injection pump pulley at «b».  
To slacken the belt.  
- Loosen the nut (9).  
- Loosen the nut (3) and the screw (7) (5 mm six-sided spanner, 10 mm flat spanner).  
- Move the tensioner roller eccentric (8).  
- Retighten the nut (9).  
- Remove the belt.  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : P8C (continued)  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
- Fit the belt in the following order :  
Injection pump pulley (2) (strap tensioned), engage half the width of the belt on :  
the guide roller (4), the crankshaft pinion, the water pump pinion (5), the camshaft pulley (1),  
the tensioner roller (6).  
- Align the belt.  
- Remove the three pegs.  
- Loosen the nut (9).  
- Rotate the crankshaft by 2 turns until the pegs can be engaged (without refitting the pegs).  
- ESSENTIAL : Never turn the crankshaft backwards.  
- Tighten the nut (9) Tighten to 1 m.daN.  
- Rotate the crankshaft by 2 turns to reach the pegging point (without refitting the pegs).  
- ESSENTIAL : Never turn the crankshaft backwards.  
- Loosen the nut (9) by one turn and allow the spring to operate.  
- Tighten the nut (9) and the screw (3). Tighten to 1 m.daN.  
- Refit the three pegs.  
NOTE : If it is impossible to refit one of the pegs, restart the belt fitting operation.  
- Remove the pegs.  
B1EP081C  
B1EP082C  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : THY  
TOOLS  
- Belt tension measuring instrument  
- Crankshaft locating peg  
- Camshaft pulley locating peg  
- Injection pump pulley locating peg  
- Tensioner lever  
: 4099-T or 4122-T.  
: 7014-T.J.  
: 5711-T.A.  
: 5711-T.B.  
Tool kit 7004-T  
Tool kit 5711-T  
ꢀ
: 5711-T.E.  
CHECKS  
- Peg the flywheel (behind the engine).  
- Visually check the pegging of the following components :  
- The camshaft pulley (1).  
- The injection pump pulley (3).  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
- Peg the flywheel (behind the engine).  
- Peg the camshaft pulley (1).  
- Peg the injection pump pulley (3).  
- Loosen the screws (2) and (4), then manually retighten,  
then loosen again by 1/6 of a turn.  
- Turn the pulleys (1) and (3) to the end of the slots (clockwise).  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : THY (continued)  
SETTING THE VALVE TIMING (continued)  
- Fit the belt in the following order :  
The crankshaft pinion (6),the guide roller (5), the injection pump pulley (3),  
the camshaft pulley (1),the tensioner roller (7).  
- If necessary, turn the pulleys (1) and (3) to make it easier to fit the belt.  
- Fit the tool 4099-T or 4122-T.  
- Pre-tension using the tool 5711-T.E to obtain a value of :  
• New belt  
• Reused belt  
: 107 SEEM units  
80 SEEM units  
:
- Tighten the tensioner roller (7) to 4.5 m.daN.  
- Tighten the screws (2) and (4) to 2.5 m.daN.  
- Remove the tools.  
- Rotate the engine by 10 turns.  
- Peg the flywheel.  
- Loosen the screws (2) and (4) then manually retighten, then tighten again by 1/6 turn.  
- Loosen the tensioner roller (7).  
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CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING  
Engine : THY (continued)  
CHECKING THE VALVE TIMING  
- Peg the camshaft pulley (1).  
- Peg the injection pump pulley (3).  
- Fit the tool 4099-T or 4122-T.  
- Tension using the tool 5711-T.E to obtain a value of :  
• New belt  
: 58 SEEM units  
• Reused belt : 51 SEEM units  
- Tighten the tensioner roller (7) to 4.5 m.daN.  
- Tighten the screws (2) and (4) to 2.5 m.daN.  
- Remove the tools.  
- Rotate the engine by 2 turns.  
- Check the setting.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE TIMING  
XANTIA  
LFY  
Camshaft hub marking # 11/97  
Identification marks a - b  
Inlet camshaft  
«a»  
«b»  
Exhaust camshaft  
Number in mark c  
Inlet camshaft  
N° 1  
N°2  
Exhaust camshaft  
Note : The identification marks are visible next to the pegging slot. Mark «c», bearing the number, is engraved on  
the rear side of the hub (1).  
B1EP11MC  
B1EP11LC  
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE TIMING  
XANTIA - XM  
RFV  
Camshaft hub marking # 11/97  
1st possibility  
2nd possibility  
Identification marks a - b - c  
Inlet camshaft  
No mark  
«a»  
«b»  
«c»  
Exhaust camshaft  
Mark number d  
Inlet camshaft  
N° 3  
N° 4  
Exhaust camshaft  
Note : The identification marks are visible next to the pegging slot. Mark «c», bearing the number, is engraved on the  
rear side of the hub (1).  
B1EP11NC  
B1EP11PC  
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE TIMING  
XANTIA - XM  
LFY - RFV  
Camshaft hub marking 11/97 #  
Engines  
LFY  
Hubs  
‘‘a’’ Marking  
‘‘b’’ Paint marking  
Inlet  
C
D
BLUE  
Exhaust  
Inlet  
BROWN  
A
B
GREEN  
BLUE  
RFV  
Exhaust  
B1EP122C  
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