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TOWING
All types
Contents
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine - Clutch - Gearbox
Vehicle identification01-1
01-2
LIFTING
Trolley jack - Axle stands
Vehicle liftsPage01
02
03
General
02-1
02-2
03-1
LUBRICANTS - CONSUMABLES
Packaging 04-1
DRAINING, RE-FILLING
Engine
Gearbox
Power assisted steering
04
05
05-1
05-3
05-4
VALUES AND SETTINGS
Dimensions
Capacity - Grades
Belt tension
Accessories belt tension
Timing belt tension
Tightening the cylinder head
Dimensions of the main braking
components
Values for checking the front axle
geometry
Values for checking the rear axle
geometry
Underbody heights
Brake limiter
07
07-1
07-2
07-5
07-7
07-13
07-15
07-17
07-18
07-21
07-22
07-23
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DRAINING, RE-FILLING
Power assisted steering
05
CHECKING THE LEVEL
POWER ASSISTED STEERING PUMP LEVEL
For topping up or filling, use ELF RENAULTMATIC
D2 or MOBIL ATF 220 oil
.
The level, when correct, should be visible between
the
MINI and MAXI marks on the reservoir (1).
98489R1
98487R1
F8Q ENGINE
F3R ENGINE
98437R1
K7M ENGINE
98700R1
E7J ENGINE
05-4
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VALUES AND SETTINGS
Accessories belt tension
07
GROOVED BELT
Tensioning process
Engine cold (ambient temperature).
Fit the new belt.
Position the sensor of Mot. 1273.
Turn the adjusting button of the sensor until it disengages (three ’’CLICKS’’).
Tension the belt until the recommended fitting value is displayed on Mot. 1273 .
Lock the tensioner, check it, adjust the value.
Turn the crankshaft overthree times.
Check that the tension value is within the fitting tension tolerance, otherwise readjust it.
NOTE :
Never refit a belt which has been removed.
Replace the belt, if the tension is below the minimum operating tension.
Small cuts or cracks do not mean that the belt has to be replaced.
07-7
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VALUES AND SETTINGS
Accessories belt tension
07
98706R
A Crankshaft
B Alternator
C Power assisted steering pump
D Air conditioning compressor
T Tensioner
→Tension check point
ALTERNATOR AND POWER ASSISTED STEERINGE7J / K7M
ENGINES
98707R
Tension
(US=SEEM unit)Multitoothed
air
conditioning
belt (1)Multitoothed
alternator belt
(2)Multitoothed
power assisted
steering belt
(3)
Fitting110 ± 7 84 ± 6 84 ± 6
Minimum
operating75 52 52
AIR CONDITIONING
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VALUES AND SETTINGS
Accessories belt tension
07
98751R
AIR CONDITIONING ALTERNATOR AND POWER ASSISTED STEERING
F3R
ENGINE
98752R
A Crankshaft
B Alternator
C Power assisted steering pump
D Air conditioning compressor
E Water pump
T Tensioner
→Tension check point
Tension
(US=SEEM unit)Multitoothed
air
conditioning
belt (2)Multitoothed
power assisted
steering belt
(1)
Fitting109 ± 3 107 ± 3
Minimum
operating62 62
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VALUES AND SETTINGS
Accessories belt tension
07
98751R
ALTERNATOR AND POWER ASSISTED STEERING F8Q ENGINE
Power assisted
steering
A Crankshaft
B Alternator
C Power assisted steering pump
E Water pump
T Tensioner
→Tension check point
Tension
(US=SEEM unit)Multitoothed power
assisted steering belt (1)
Fitting97 ± 3
Minimum operating67
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VALUES AND SETTINGS
Accessories belt tension
07
98837-1R2
Remove :
- the lower timing cover,
- the belt.
SPECIAL NOTES FOR REMOVING THE
ACCESSORIES BELT
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Before removing the accessories belt, check the
value of the tension.
The tension measured must be between 61 and 77
SEEM units.
F8Q ENGINE
Air conditioning
98837R2
Slacken bolt (A) then bolt (B), until the shoulder is
exceeded, whilst holding the automatic tensio-
ning plate using a 9 mm socket (eg. : FACOM J
151 ratchet), then slacken the belt by moving the
ratchet in the direction of the arrow. Remove the mounting bolt for the diesel pipe re-
taining bracket and move it.
99706R
A Crankshaft
B Alternator
C Power assisted steering pump
D Air conditioning compressor
E Water pump
G Roller
T Tensioner
→Tension check point
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VALUES AND SETTINGS
Accessories belt tension
07
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
The belt is tensioned by bringing the automatic
tensioner up against the bolt (B), without forcing
it, using a 9 mmsocket (eg. : FACOM J151 rat-
chet).
F8Q ENGINE
Air conditioning
98837-1R3
Check the tension of the accessories belt with the
previously listed values.
NOTE: never refit a belt which has been removed.
07-12