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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
K7M engine
Remove:
- the relay plate and the engine connection unit
connector,
98756R
- the pipe from the canister solenoid valve,
- the injection computer and secure it to the
engine,
- the starter motor feed wire from the battery.
Disconnect the injection feed wire located in the
scuttle panel.
98754R
Remove:
- the accessories belt,
- the power assisted steering pump pulley.
Move the power assisted steering pump and the
the air conditioning compressor away (without
opening the circuits).
Secure the low pressure pipe for the compressor
to the air filter mounting.
Position the load positioning tool.
Lift the engine to remove the three bolts, the
engine tie-bar mounting and the gearbox
mounting.
Remove the engine.
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Fill the gearbox and the cooling circuit and bleed
the circuit (see section 19).
Fit the brake caliper bolts with Loctite
FRENBLOC and tighten to the correct
torque.
Press the brake pedal several times to bring the
pistons back into contact with the pads.
NOTE: ensure the heat shields are correctly
positioned.
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
F (E) engine
Move the power assisted steering pump and the
air conditioning compressor away (without
opening the circuits).
Remove the air conditioning low pressure pipe
clip on the suspended gearbox mounting.
Remove the bonnet.
Remove the engine tie-bar.
99308R4
Position the load positioning tool.
Lift the engine to remove the suspended engine
mountings adn gearbox.
Remove the engine.
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
For the accessories belt tension (see section 07).
Fit the suspended engine mounting cover and the
movement limiter assembly.
ADJUSTING THE LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT
LIMITER
Slacken the two limiter bolts (E).
Insert the fork for centring the limiter Mot. 1289-
03 into the openings in the suspended engine
mounting cover.
99166-1R
Tighten the two limiter bolts (E) to a torque of
6 daN.m.
Fill the gearbox and cooling circuit and bleed the
circuit (see section 19).
Fit the brake caliper bolts with Loctite
FRENBLOC and tighten to the correct tor-
que.
Press the brake pedal several times to bring the
pistons back into contact with the pads.
NOTE: ensure the heat shields are correctly
positioned.
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
F8Q engine
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Fit the suspended engine mounting cover and
movement limiter assembly.
ADJUSTING THE LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT
LIMITER
Slacken the two limiter bolts (E).
Insert the fork for centring the limiter Mot. 1289-
03 into the openings in the suspended engine
mounting cover.
99174-2R
Tighten the two limiter bolts (E) to a torque of
6 daN.m.
Fill the gearbox and cooling circuit and bleed the
circuit (see section 19).
Apply RHODORSEAL 5661 (e.g.-
CAF 4/60 THIXO)
to the holes for the driveshaft roll pins.
Fit the brake caliper bolts with Loctite
FRENBLOC and tighten to the correct tor-
que.
Press the brake pedal several times to bring the
pistons back into contact with the pads.
NOTE: ensure the heat shields are correctly
positioned.
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ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
E7J Engine
REFITTING
The engine sub-frame can be easily aligned with
the bodywork by positioning the two
approximately 100 mm long threaded rods into
the two front mountings of the body sub-frame .
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
If the vehicle has manual steering, position the
shock absorber mountings into the holes (A), and
into holes (B) for power assisted steering.
92114-1R
Tighten all bolt, nuts and screws to the
recommended torques.
Fit the caliper mounting bolts using Loctite
FRENBLOC and tighten them to the correct
torque.
Press the brake pedal several times to bring the
pistons back into contact with the pads.
Fill:
- the cooling circuit and bleed it (see section
19),
- the engine and gearbox if required.
NOTE:
- check the steering shaft yoke spacer is in place
when refitting,
- ensure the heat shields are correctly
positioned.
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ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
K7M engine
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REFITTING
The engine sub-frame can be easily aligned with
the bodywork by positioning the two
approximately 100 mm long threaded rods into
the two front mountings of the body sub-frame .
Tighten the sub-frame mounting bolts to a torque
of :
•6 daN.m at the front,
•11 daN.m at the rear.
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
If the vehicle has manual steering, position the
shock absorber mountings into the holes (A), and
into holes (B) for power assisted steering.
92114-1R
Tighten all bolt, nuts and screws to the
recommended torques.
Fit the caliper mounting bolts using Loctite
FRENBLOC and tighten them to the correct
torque.
Press the brake pedal several times to bring the
pistons back into contact with the pads.
Fill:
- the cooling circuit and bleed it (see section
19),
- the engine and gearbox if required.
NOTE:
- check the steering shaft yoke spacer is in place
when refitting,
- ensure the heat shields are correctly
positioned.
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ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
F3R engine
REFITTING
The engine sub-frame can be easily aligned with
the bodywork by positioning the two
approximately 100 mm long threaded rods into
the two front mountings of the body sub-frame .
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Tighten the sub-frame mounting bolts to a torque
of :
•6 daN.m at the front,
•11 daN.m at the rear.
If the vehicle has manual steering, position the
shock absorber mountings into the holes (A), and
into holes (B) for power assisted steering.
92114-1R
When the left and right hand suspended
mountings are refitted, remember to remove the
block under the gearbox and tool Mot. 1159
ADJUSTING THE LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT
LIMITER
Slacken the two limiter bolts (E).
Insert the centring fork tool Mot. 1289-03 into the
openings in the suspended mounting cover.
99166-1R
Tighten the two limiter mounting bolts (E) to a
torque of6 daN.m.
Tighten all bolt, nuts and screws to the
recommended torques.
Fit the caliper mounting bolts using Loctite
FRENBLOC and tighten them to the correct
torque.
Press the brake pedal several times to bring the
pistons back into contact with the pads.
Fill:
- the cooling circuit and bleed it (see section
19),
- the engine and gearbox if required.
NOTE:
- check the steering shaft yoke spacer is in place
when refitting,
- ensure the heat shields are correctly
positioned.
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ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
F8Q engine
REFITTING
The engine sub-frame can be easily aligned with
the bodywork by positioning the two
approximately 100 mm long threaded rods into
the two front mountings of the body sub-frame .
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Tighten the sub-frame mounting bolts to a torque
of :
•6 daN.m at the front,
•11 daN.m at the rear.
If the vehicle has manual steering, position the
shock absorber mountings into the holes (A), and
into holes (B) for power assisted steering.
92114-1R
When the left and right hand suspended
mountings are refitted, remember to remove the
block under the gearbox and tool Mot. 1159
ADJUSTING THE LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT
LIMITER
Slacken the two limiter bolts (E).
Insert the centring fork tool Mot. 1289-03 into the
openings in the suspended mounting cover.
Tighten the two limiter mounting bolts (E) to a
torque of6 daN.m.
Tighten all bolt, nuts and screws to the
recommended torques.
Fit the caliper mounting bolts using Loctite
FRENBLOC and tighten them to the correct
torque.
Press the brake pedal several times to bring the
pistons back into contact with the pads.
Fill:
- the cooling circuit and bleed it (see section
19),
- the engine and gearbox if required.
NOTE:
- check the steering shaft yoke spacer is in place
when refitting,
- ensure the heat shields are correctly
positioned.
99174-2R
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Sump
10
On the left hand side of the vehicle
Remove:
- the track rod end using tool T.Av. 476,
- the three gaiter bolts,
- the shock absorber base bolts.
Release the driveshaft from the gearbox taking
care to protect the spider.
Attach the driveshaft to the body.
On the right hand side of the vehicle
Remove:
- the driveshaft roll pin using punches B.Vi. 31-
01,
- the upper shock absorber bolt and slacken the
lower bolt.
Tilt the hub and release the driveshaft from the
gearbox.
Attach the driveshaft to the steering.
98746-1S
Remove:
- the engine - gearbox tie bar,
- nuts (1) for the engine and gearbox mounting
pads,
- nuts (2) for the tie bar mounting,
PRJ1001
- the tie bar between the shock absorber
turrets,
- the earth strap,
- the speedo gear from the gearbox,
- the power assisted steering reservoir.
Disconnect:
- the brake servo pipe,
- the canister pipe,
- the oil vapour rebreathing pipe,
- the throttle potentiometer connector,
K7M engine
steel sump
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