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ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
F8Q engine
- the pipes and connectors for the fast idle and
EGR solenoid valves,
- the brake servo pipe,
- the accelerator and clutch cables,
- the diesel fuel filter connector,
- the compressor feed wire (if fitted).
Remove:
- the cooling assembly (see section 19
"Radiator"),
- the alternator belt (see section 16),
- the compressor mounting bolts (if fitted) and
attach it to the front cross member.
NOTE: cut the base of tool Mot. 1159 to 30 mm.
99023R2
99024R2
Remove the oil filter.
Unclip the alternator wiring and move it to one
side.
Diagram for drilling tool Mot. 1159. (For
instructions on use, refer to page 10-40).
99028R
Fit tool Mot. 1159.
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PRJ1004
ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Sump
10
- nuts (1) for the engine and gearbox mounting
pads,
- nuts (2) for the tie bar mounting,
PRJ1001
- the air filter.
Fit the engine support tool, for example
DESVIL
M300.
98750R
Remove:
- the canister solenoid valve pipe,
98714R2
- the fuel pipes and their mounting on the right
hand side member and the inlet manifold,
- the power assisted steering reservoir,
- the speedo gear from the gearbox.
Lift the engine by the two lifting rings (4) and (5)
so that the three bolts (6) on mounting (7) may be
removed and then remove the engine by lifting it
out. E7J engine
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Sump
10
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
B.Vi. 31-01 Set of punches
Mot. 453-01 Hose clamp pliers
Mot. 1311-06 Tool for removing fuel pipe
T.Av. 476 Ball joint extractor
Wheel bolt 9
Track rod nut 3.5
Shock absorber base bolt 17
Engine tie bar bolt:
- on gearbox 6.5
- on sub-frame 7.5
Right hand engine mounting nut 4.5
Left hand gearbox mounting nut 4.5
Sump bolt 0.7 to 0.9
Oil pump bolt 2.5
Tie bar bolt on gearbox 2.5
Tie bar bolt on engine 5
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the expansion bottle and position it
below the level of the upper radiator hose on the
thermostat.
Disconnect the upper radiator hose on the
thermostat and clamp it using tool Mot. 453-01.
98710R
Remove:
- the front wheels,
- the right hand mudguard,
- the catalytic converter (disconnect the oxygen
sensor connector),
- the gearbox control at the gearbox end. K7M engine
steel sump
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Engine support tool
(example : DESVIL M300)
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Sump
10
- the fuel supply and return pipes using tool
Mot. 1311-06.
99461R
Fit the lifting bracket (A) (locally made) to the
engine block.
99585R
99182R
Fit the engine support tool (for example: DESVIL
300).
98750S
Release the clutch cable from the side member. K7M engine
steel sump
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TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Timing belt
11 F3R ENGINE
Remove:
- the plastic protector from the suspended en-
gine mounting cover,
- the suspended mounting and cover,
- bolts (1) from the fuel pipe mounting,
- the two timing covers (2) and (3),
98897R
98982R
Note : the timing belt is captive on its mounting.
Remove the TDC plug.
Turn the crankshaft to the timing adjustment po-
sition (see diagram below) and insert the TDC pin
Mot. 1054. - the crankshaft pulley bolt,
- the tie bar between the shock absorber turrets.
Fit the engine support tool
DESVIL M300 for
example.
- the suspended mounting support (4) on the cy-
linder head.
99501-4R
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TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Timing belt
11F8Q ENGINE
99183R
Fit the TDC pin , Mot.1054.
Remove:
- the fuel pipe mounting bolts (A),
- the timing covers (2) and (3).
99176R
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TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Cylinder head gasket
11 E7J - K7M ENGINE
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove:
- the timing belt (see section 11, timing belt),
- the air filter,
- the rocker box cover,
- the earth strap,
- the fuel pipes,
- the canister solenoid valve pipe.
Disconnect the throttle body connections.(in daN.m)
TIGHTENING TORQUESor
(in degrees)
Wheel bolt 9
Crankshaft pulley 2 daN.m + 68° ± 6°
Timing tensioner nut 5
98714R3
Release the wiring from the cylinder head.
Remove the upper mounting bolt for the dipstick ,
the brake servo pipes and the absolute pressure
sensor, together with the accelerator cable. Mot. 588 Retaining flange
Mot. 591-02 Index
Mot. 591-04 Angular wrench for angular tightening
Mot. 1273 Tool for checking belt tension
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Star socket ST X 12 FACOM for example
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TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Cylinder head gasket
11 F3R ENGINE
Remove:
- the timing belt (see section 11-Timing belt),
- the spark plug caps.
98899R
98900S
Disconnect:
- the pinking sensor,
- the cylinder reference sensor,
- the absolute pressure sensor and its pipe,
- the idle speed valve,
- the air and coolant sensors,
- the throttle potentiometer,
- the injectors,
- the canister solenoid valve pipe,
- the oil vapour rebreathing pipe,
- the brake servo pipe,
- the accelerator cable,
- the fuel supply and return pipes (gallery end),
- the coolant temperature sensor (9).
Remove:
- the air filter,
- hoses 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
99222R
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