User's Manual

ENGINE
185
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HW - 8HZ
B1EP18EC
Checking the setting (continued).
Remove:
- the accessor
ies drive belt.
- the accessories drive pulley.
- the lower timing cover (3).
IMPERATIVE: The magnetic track should show no signs of damage
and should not be approached by any other source of magnetism.
Reposition the screw (2).
Remove tool [3].
Rotate the engine by means of the crankshaft pinion screw (2) (clock-
wise), to bring it to the pegging position.
Position the tool [4].
Peg the crankshaft pinion (1), using tool [5].
Peg the high pressure pump pinion, using tool [5].
NOTE: Index «a» of the roller tensioner must be centred within the
area «b».
Check the correct positioning of index «a».
Remove tools [4] and [5].
Rotate the engine ten times.
Fit the tools [4] and [5].
If pegging is not possible, carry out the operation to remove/refit the
timing belt (see corresponding operation).
B1JP03SC
B1EP18DC
B1EP18FC
C2 - C3 - C3 PLURIEL - XSARA