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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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SPECIFICATIONS
Engine- Clutch - Gearbox
01
Vehicle typeEngine
Type CapacityClutch typeType of manual gearbox and
automatic transmission
BA0E E7J 1390180 DST 3050
180 CP 3300JB1
BA0F
BA0LK7M 1598 200 HR 4000 JB1
BA0G F3R 1998 215 HRN 4000 JB3
BA0A
BA0UF8Q 1870200 HRV 4600
200 HRV 3100JB1
BA0F K7M 1598 - AD4
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Example : BA0E
B : Body type (example 5 door hatchback)
A : Project code (example 64)
0E : Engine suffix (example E7J 764)
01-1
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DESCRIPTIONPACKAGINGPART NUMBER
1 kg tin
100 g tube
80 ml tube
180 g sachet
Aerosol77 01 421 145
77 01 028 179
77 01 422 307
77 01 366 100
77 01 422 308
LUBRICANTS
LUBRICANTS - CONSUMABLES
Packaging
04
•MOLYKOTE "BR2"
for main bearing journal faces, thrust pad
guide tubes, clutch fork pads, lower suspension
arm bearings, torsion bar splines, steering box,
driveshaft splines.
•
MOLYKOTE "33 Medium"
tubular rear axle rings
anti-roll bar rings.
•
ANTI-SEIZE
(high temperature grease) Turbo etc.
•
"MOBIL CVJ" 825 Black star
or MOBIL EXF57C
for driveshaft joints
•
MULTIPURPOSE LUBRICANT
wheel sensor
• Perfect-seal "LOWAC"
coating fluid for seals.
• Mastic
for sealing exhaust pipe unions.
•
HARDENER KIT
("CAF 4/60 THIXO")
for sealing sides of bearing caps.
• AUTO joint blue
sealing paste.
100 g tube
1.5 kg tin
Kit
100 g tube
45 g tube77 01 417 404
77 01 421 161
77 01 421 080
77 01 396 227
77 01 397 027
MECHANICAL SEALANTS
04-1
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
E7J engine
Remove:
- the catalytic converter,
- the gearbox selector rod,
- the nuts (1) from the engine and gearbox
mountings,
- the nuts (2) engine tie-bar mounting,
PRJ1001
- the power assisted steering pipe mountings
from the gearbox,
98749R
Disconnect the reversing light.
Remove:
- the power assisted steering pump,
98747R
- the power assisted steering reservoir,
- the air filter,
- the accelerator cable from the throttle body,
- the clutch cable from the gearbox,
- hoses (4), (5), (6) and (7),
98711R
- the speedometer.
10-5
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
K7M engine
98749R
Remove:
- the heat shield from the exhaust manifold
- the catalytic converter,
- the gearbox selector rod,
- the nuts (1) from the engine and gearbox
mountings,
- the nuts (2) from the engine tie-bar mounting,
PRJ1001
- the power assisted steering pipe mountings
from the gearbox,
- the speedometer.
Disconnect the reversing light.
Remove:
- the acoustic tie-rod between the two shock
absorber turrets,
- the air filter,
- the accelerator cable from the throttle body,
- the clutch cable from the gearbox,
- the hoses (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8),
- the expansion bottle and secure it to the
wheelarch,
- the fuel supply and return pipes,
- the brake servo pipe,
- the absolute pressure sensor,
- the earth strap.
Disconnect:
- the power assisted steering and air
conditioning pressostats,
- the compressor supply and the fan unit
supply,
- the temperature switch sensor.
99167R
10-8
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
F (E) engine
Right hand side of the vehicle
Remove the pins from the right hand driveshaft
using tool B.Vi. 31-01.
Remove:
- the track rod end using tool T.Av. 476,
- the upper shock absorber bolt and slacken the
nut on the lower bolt without removing it.
Remove the driveshaft from the gearbox.
Remove:
- the exhaust downpipe,
- the gearbox selector rod,
- the power assisted steering pipe mountings
on the gearbox. Left hand side of the vehicle
Remove:
- track rod end using tool T.Av. 476,
- the three bolts for the driveshaft gaiter,
- the two bolts from the shock absorber base,
- the two bolts from the brake caliper then
secure it to the shock absorber spring,
- the bolt from the lower ball joint,
- the complete hub assembly and the
driveshaft.
98749R
Unclip the reversing light wiring loom from the
sub-frame.
98898R
Drain the cooling circuit through the lower
radiator hose at the water pump end.
Remove:
- the air filter as well as the sleeve and its
mounting,
- the tie-bar between the shock absorber
turrets,
- the accelerator and clutch cables,
- the brake servo pipe,
- the two heating hoses,
- the lower expansion bottle hose,
- hoses (1), (2) and (3),
99222R1
10-11
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
F8Q engine
- the air inlet sleeve, the air filter and its
mounting,
- the cooling assembly (see section 19
"Radiator"),
- the alternator belt (see section 16
"Alternator").
Disconnect the compressor feed wire (if fitted).
Remove:
- the compressor mounting bolts (if fitted) and
secure it to the front cross member,
- the power assisted steering pump pulley,
- the oil filter,
- the power assisted steering pump mounting
bolts as well as the power assisted steering
pipe bracket bolt.
Move the pump away and secure it to the sub-
frame.
Disconnect:
- the heating hoses on the thermostat
mounting,
98904R1
- the preheating unit (secure it to the engine),
- the accelerator and clutch cables,
- the altimetric sensor corrector,
- the relay plate and the engine connection unit
electrical connector,
- the fuel supply pipe on the diesel filter using
tool Mot. 1311-06,
98756R
99461R
- the connector on the diesel filter. - the brake servo pipe,
- the pipes and connectors on the fast idle and
EGR solenoid valves,
10-15
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ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
E7J Engine
SPECIAL TOOLING
Mot. 1040-01 Dummy cradle for removing and
refitting the engine and
transmission assembly
Mot. 1202 Hose clip pliers
Front sub-frame mounting bolt 6
Rear sub-frame mounting bolt 11
Upper shock absorber cup mounting bolt 3
Wheel bolts 9
Brake caliper mounting bolt 3.5
Universal steering joint mounting bolt 3.5
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect:
- the battery,
- the relay plate and the engine connection unit
electrical connector,
98756R
- the connectors of the ignition module and the
HT coil wire,
- the oxygen sensor connector,
- the accelerator and clutch cables.
Drain:
- the cooling circuit,
- the engine if necessary,
- the gearbox (by removing the cover) if
necessary.
Remove:
- the earth strap,
- the air filter,
- the nut and the eccentric bolt (1) (remove
using a roll pin punch) from the steering shaft
yoke after having pushed the protector back.
97390-1R
10-19