How to align the timing belt on a Peugeot 408?

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MirandaLee
07/30/25 2:34am
The method to align the timing belt on a Peugeot 408 is as follows: Remove the timing belt, align the marks on the two large gears at the outer end of the camshaft. There is a mark at the 12 o'clock position. After alignment, check the scale on the plastic housing at the crankshaft end below, and rotate the crankshaft to align it with the zero mark. Once the timing is aligned, reinstall the belt. The Peugeot 408 is a model under Dongfeng Peugeot, with body dimensions of 4750mm in length, 1820mm in width, and 1488mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2730mm. The Peugeot 408 features a stylish and elegant body design, a 360-degree spacious and comfortable interior, a clear and unobstructed view from all angles, a considerate and reassuring interior texture, and safety equipment as solid as steel, allowing drivers and passengers to experience a transcendent aura and enjoy a comfortable driving experience the moment they enter the cabin.
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