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Mot. 1040-01 Dummy cradle for removing and
refitting the engine and
transmission assembly
Mot. 1159 Tool for securing the engine on the
sub-frame
Mot. 1289-03 Fork for centring suspended engine
mounting limiter
Mot. 1273 Tool for checking belt tension
ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
F3R engine
Front sub-frame mounting bolt 6
Rear sub-frame mounting bolt 11
Upper shock absorber cup mounting bolt 3
Wheel bolts 9
Brake caliper bolt 3.5
Universal steering joint mounting bolt 3
Nut for mounting rubber mounting pad
on front left hand side member mounting 7.5
Bolt mounting front right hand suspended
engine mounting cover on engine 4
Mounting bolt for front right hand
suspended engine mounting
movement limiter 6
SPECIAL TOOLING
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Remove the engine undertray.
Disconnect the battery.
Drain:
- the cooling circuit from the lower radiator
hose, water pump end,
98898R2
- the engine and gearbox if necessary.
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
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ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
F8Q engine
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Front sub-frame mounting bolt 6
Rear sub-frame mounting bolt 11
Upper shock absorber cup mounting bolt 3
Wheel bolts 9
Brake caliper bolt 3.5
Universal steering joint mounting bolt 3
Nut for mounting rubber mounting pad
on front left hand side member mounting 7.5
Bolt mounting front right hand suspended
engine mounting cover on engine 4
Nut mounting suspended engine
mounting cover on rubber mounting pad 4.5
Mot. 1040-01 Dummy cradle for removing and
refitting the engine and
transmission assembly
Mot. 1159 Tool for securing the engine on the
sub-frame
Mot. 1311-06 Tool for removing the fuel pipe
SPECIAL TOOLING
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Remove the engine undertray.
Disconnect the battery.- the brake calipers and attach them to the
body,
- the sub-frame-body tie rods,98710R
Drain:
- the cooling circuit from the lower radiator
hose (radiator end),
- the engine and gearbox if necessary.
Remove:
- the front wheels,
- the right hand left hand mudguards,
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ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
F8Q engine
92442R
PREPARATION OF TOOL MOT. 1040-01
Fit the wheel pins into the lower holes (G).
This is secured to the sub-frame by hooks (I).
98755R
Secure tool Mot. 1040-01 under the sub-frame.
PRJ1003
Remove:
- the upper shock absorber bolts,
- the four sub-frame mounting bolts.
Remove the engine and transmission assembly by
lifting the body.
99178S
Tie the spring - shock absorber units together
using rope.
Lower the 2 post lift until the tool comes into
contact with the floor.
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TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Cylinder head gasket
11 F3R ENGINE
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Drain the cooling circuit from the lower radiator
hose at the water pump end.
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Front right suspended engine
mounting cover nut 3 to 4.5
Wheel bolt 9
Tensioner nut 4
Suspended engine mounting cover bolt 4
Suspended engine mounting limiter bolt 6
Crankshaft pulley 12
Bolt mounting suspended engine
mounting on cylinder head 2
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Allen key for cylinder head bolts ST 10L FACOM for example
Engine support tool DESVIL M300 for example
Star socket ST X 14 FACOM for example
Star shaped elbowed allen key T50 FACOM for example
Remove the 2 bolts (1) and slacken bolt (2) of the
coil mounting then slide it downwards.
98898R
Mot. 591-04 Angular wrench for tightening the cylinder head
Mot. 591-02 Index
Mot. 1054
TDC pin
Mot. 1159 Engine support tool
Mot. 1273 Tool for checking belt tension
Mot. 1289-03 Fork for centring the suspended engine mounting limiter
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TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Cylinder head gasket
11F8Q ENGINE
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the engine undertray.
Drain the cooling circuit via the lower radiator
hose (radiator end).
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Wheel bolt 9
Crankshaft pulley bolt 12
Suspended engine mounting cover bolt 6
Suspended engine mounting limiter bolt 4
Tensioner nut 5
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Star socket ST X 14 FACOM for example
Star socket EX 255 FACOM for example
Engine support tool DESVIL M300 for example
99174R
Mot. 251-01 Dial gauge mounting
Mot. 252-01 Pressure plate for measuring cylinder liner protrusion
Mot. 1311-06 Tool for removing fuel pipe
Mot. 591-02 Index
Mot. 591-04 Angular wrench for tightening the cylinder head
Mot. 1054
TDC pin
Mot. 1159 Tool for retaining the engine on the sub-frame
Mot. 1202 Hose clip pliers
Mot. 1273 Tool for checking belt tension
Mot. 1281-01 Oil filter wrench
Mot. 1289-03 Fork for centring suspended engine mounting limiter
Remove:
- the timing belt (see section 11 - timing belt),
- bolts (A) mounting the tensioner, together
with bolt (B) for the alternator drive belt ten-
sion strut mounting,
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FUEL SUPPLY
Fuel gallery
13
Remove the four bolts mounting the throttle
body (do not disconnect the coolant hoses which
warm the throttle body).
Remove the heat shield between the throttle
body and the manifold.F3R engine
99239-1R
Unclip the wiring and the pipe mounted on the
manifold and tilt the assembly towards the
injection computer.
Disconnect the injectors.
Remove the wiring mounting.
Disconnect:
- the fuel supply pipe (17) on the flywheel end,
marked by a green ring,
- the return pipe to the fuel tank (18) at the
timing end, marked by a red ring,
- the vacuum pipe (19) for the fuel pressure
regulator.
99229R
Remove the fuel gallery by sliding it along the
inlet manifold.
99229-1S
Remove:
- the two fuel gallery mounting nuts,
- the earth strap (15).
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PUMP
Mechanical power assisted steering pump
13
REPLACING THE PULLEY
REMOVAL
Remove the component by removing the three
bolts.
98829R
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
FILLING THE CIRCUIT
Oil grade to be used:
ELF RENAULTMATIC D2
orMOBILATF 220
Capacity : 1.1 litres
Fill the reservoir to the top.
Move the steering wheel gently in both
directions.
Top up the level.
Start the engine and move the steering wheel
gently from full lock to full lock.
Top up the level.
91662-1S
The oil should be visible to the level of the
MAXIMUM line.
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PUMP
Mechanical power assisted steering pump
13
E and K engines
without AC
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 453-01 Hose clamp pliers
REMOVAL
Slacken the tensioner nut and lock nut assembly
(A).
Release the two upper mounting bolts (B) and (C)
for the pump.
96047R
Remove bolt (D) using a half moon polygon
wrench.
Remove the belt.
Fit clamp Mot. 453-01 to the supply pipe.
Disconnect the supply and high pressure pipes.
Remove the upper pump mounting bolt (C).
Remove the pump.
96047-1R
REFITTING
Insert bolt (B).
Refit :
- the pump,
- the belt,
- the supply and high pressure pipes.
Remove clamp Mot. 453-01.
Adjust the belt tension (see section "Adjustment
values").
Fill and bleed the circuit by moving the steering
wheel gently from lock to lock.
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