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GENERAL DATA
04-15
* New metal dowels supplied with gasket must be fitted
Valves
Stem diameter:
⇒ Inlet valves 5.952 - 5.967 mm (0.2343 - 0.2349 in.)
⇒ Exhaust valves 5.947 - 5.962 mm (0.2341 - 0.2347 in.)
Stem to guide clearance:
Inlet valves 0.033 - 0.063 mm (0.0013 - 0.0025 in.)
⇒ Service limit 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
Exhaust valves 0.038 - 0.078 mm (0.0015 - 0.0013 in.)
⇒ Service limit 0.11 mm (0.0043 in.)
Valve stem fitted height:
⇒ New 38.93 - 39.84 mm (1.533 - 1.569 in.)
⇒ Service limit 40.10 mm (1.579 in.)
Valve guide fitted height 6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
Valve guide inside diameter 6.000 - 6.025 mm (0.2362 - 0.2372 in.)
Head diameter:
⇒ Inlet valves 31.4 - 31.6 mm (1.236 - 1.244 in.)
⇒ Exhaust valves 27.3 - 27.5 mm (1.075 - 1.083 in.)
Valve seat width:
⇒ Inlet valves
⇒ Exhaust valves1.2 mm (0.05 in.)
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Seat face angle:
⇒ Inlet valves
⇒ Exhaust valves45°
45°
Valve face angle:
⇒ Inlet valves
⇒ Exhaust valves45°
45°
Valve springs
Free length 47.6 mm (1.874 in.)
Fitted length 37.0 mm (1.457 in.)
Load at fitted length 210 ± 13 N
Load at top of lift 440 ± 22 N
Lubrication
Type Cast aluminium, wet sump with full flow filtration
Oil pump: Crankshaft driven, high pressure die cast body
⇒ Outer rotor end-float 0.04 - 0.09 mm (0.0016 - 0.0035 in.)
⇒ Inner rotor end-float 0.04 - 0.09 mm (0.0016 - 0.0035 in.)
⇒ Inner rotor tip 0.05 - 0.13 mm (0.002 - 0.005 in)
⇒ Outer rotor to body diameterical clearance
0.13 - 0.23 mm (0.0051 - 0.0091 in.)
⇒ Rotor body to drive gear clearance (pump not fitted)
0.15 - 0.25 mm (0.0059 - 0.0098 in.)
Relief valve spring free length 38.90 mm (1.531 in)
Oil filter Full-flow disposable cartridge
Oil cooler Partial flow type
Pressure at idle (min.) 1.0 bar (14.5 lbf.in
2)
Pressure at 3000 rev/min. 3.0 bar (43.5 lbf.in
2)
Relief valve opening pressure 4.1 bar (59.5 lbf.in
2)
Low oil pressure switch opening pressure 0.3 - 0.5 bar (4.4 - 7.3 lbf.in
2) General
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GENERAL DATA
04-23
4th to 5th gear clearance:
⇒ Standard 0.06 to 0.21 mm (0.002 - 0.008 in)
⇒ Service limit 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
Spacer collar length:
⇒ Standard 26.03 to 26.08 mm (1.025 - 1.027 in)
⇒ Service limit 26.01 mm (1.024 in)
4th gear thickness:
⇒ Standard 30.92 to 30.97 mm (1.217 - 1.219 in)
⇒ Service limit 30.80 mm (1.213 in)
5th gear thickness:
⇒ Standard 30.42 to 30.47 mm (1.198 - 1.200 in)
⇒ Service limit 30.30 mm (1.193 in)
1st. gear to thrust washer clearance:
⇒ Standard 0.03 to 0.08 mm (0.0012 - 0.0031 in)
⇒ Service limit 0.18 mm (0.007 in)
2nd to 3rd gear clearance 0.03 to 0.10 mm (0.0012 - 0.0039 in)
Input shaft end thrust 0.14 to 0.21 mm (0.006 - 0.008 in)
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GENERAL DATA
04-28
Front Suspension
Type Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, lower "L" shaped
arms and anti-roll bar
Nominal height to wheel arch from hub centre* 453 mm (17.83 in)
Road spring identification (colour code):
Td4 with manual gearbox
⇒ Colour code YELLOW / BLUE
⇒ Total coils 6
⇒ Active coils 5
⇒ Wire diameter 14.87 mm (0.585 in)
⇒ Free length 367 mm (14.45 in)
Td4 with automatic gearbox, non air conditioning
⇒ Colour code YELLOW / WHITE
⇒ Total coils 6
⇒ Active coils 5
⇒ Wire diameter 14.87 mm (0.585 in)
⇒ Free length 367 mm (14.445 in)
Td4 with automatic gearbox and air conditioning
⇒ Colour code YELLOW / BROWN
⇒ Total coils 6
⇒ Active coils 5
⇒ Wire diameter 14.866 mm (0.5853 in)
⇒ Free length 375 mm (14.76 in)
K1.8 without air conditioning
⇒ Colour code YELLOW / PINK
⇒ Total coils 5.5
⇒ Active coils 4.5
⇒ Wire diameter 14.03 mm (0.552 in)
⇒ Free length 359 mm (14.13 in)
K1.8 with air conditioning
⇒ Colour code YELLOW / GREY
⇒ Total coils 5.5
⇒ Active coils 4.5
⇒ Wire diameter 14.03 mm (0.552 in)
⇒ Free length 359 mm (14.13 in)
KV6 without air conditioning
⇒ Colour code YELLOW / BLUE
⇒ Total coils 6
⇒ Active coils 5
⇒ Wire diameter 14.87 mm (0.585 in)
⇒ Free length 367 mm (14.45 in)
KV6 with air conditioning
⇒ Colour code YELLOW / WHITE
⇒ Total coils 6
⇒ Active coils 5
⇒ Wire diameter 14.87 mm (0.585 in)
⇒ Free length 371 mm (14.61 in)
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GENERAL DATA
04-29
From 04MY: Models with Sports Suspension .
⇒ Colour code GREY / ORANGE
⇒ Total coils 5.5
⇒ Active coils 5.5
⇒ Wire diameter 15.5
⇒ Free length 308.5
Anti-roll bar diameter 20.5 mm (0.81 in)
* At unladen weight
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GENERAL DATA
04-30
Rear Suspension
* At unladen weight
Type Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs and lower
"trapezoidal links"
All models, except those with Sports
Suspension:Nominal height to wheel arch from hub
centre*463 mm (18.228 in) ± 10 mm (0.39)
Models with Sports Suspension only:Nominal height
to wheel arch from hub centre*433 mm (17.047 in)
Road spring identification:
All models except Sports Suspension
⇒ Colour code WHITE / GREEN
Total coils 6.42
Active coils 4.7
Wire diameter 13.825 mm (0.5443 in)
Free length 349.86 (13.774 in)
Models with Sports Suspension, (fitted from 04MY)
⇒ Colour code ORANGE / ORANGE
⇒ Total coils 6.8
⇒ Active coils 5.6
⇒ Wire diameter 13.97
⇒ Free length 311
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GENERAL DATA
04-35
Dimensions
* At EEC kerb weight
Overall length (inc. 195/80 spare wheel/tyre):
⇒ K1.8 4368 mm (14 ft 4 in)
⇒ KV6 4433 mm (14 ft 7 in)
⇒ Td4 4368 mm (14 ft 4 in)
Overall width (including mirrors 2.068 m (6 ft 9.4 in)
Overall height (including roof bars and cross rails)* 1.708 m (5 ft 7.2 in)
Overall height (including roof bars and cross rails)*
⇒ 3 door 1.808 m (5 ft 11.2 in)
⇒ 5 door 1.828 m (5 ft 11.9 in)
Ground clearance (minimum)*: 186 mm (7.3 in)
Wading depth (maximum) 400 mm (15.7 in)
Wheelbase 2.557 m (8 ft 4.7 in)
Maximum approach angle
*30.5°
Maximum departure angle (with towbar)
*24°
Maximum departure angle (without towbar)
*33.9°
Maximum breakover angle 24°
Track:
⇒ Front
⇒ Rear1534 mm (60.4 in)
1545 mm (60.8 in)
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MAINTENANCE
10-4 MAINTENANCE
Seats and Seat Belts
Check
1.Check seat frames are secured to floor and
show no signs of movement.
2.Check operation of seat slide and tilt
mechanisms, ensuring there is no excessive
play between seat cushion and seat back.
3.Check tightness of accessible seat fixings.
4.Fully extract seat belt and allow it to return
under its own recoil mechanism.
5.Check entire length of seat belt webbing for
signs of fraying or damage. Repeat for all belts.
6.Check security of seat belt upper mountings.
7.Check for correct operation of seat belt height
adjusters.
8.Check security of seat belt buckle mountings.
9.Connect each belt to the correct buckle, check
seat belt buckle and tongue are secure.
Release seat belt buckle and check for correct
operation.
10.Check tightness of accessible seat belt
mountings.
Lamps, Horns and Warning Indicators
Check
1.Switch on side, head and tail lights and check
operation.
2.Check headlamp dim/dip operation.
3.Check headlamp levelling operation.
4.Check turn signals and hazard warning lights
operation.
5.Press brake pedal and check operation of
brake lights.
6.Check all exterior lamp lenses for clarity and
condition. Pay particular attention to head lamp
lenses for signs of stone chips or damage.
7.Check horn for loud clear sound.
8.Check operation of all instrument pack warning
and indicator lights.
9.Check for correct operation of interior courtesy
lights.
10.Switch on headlamps (with ignition switch at 'O'
position) and check light reminder warning
operates when door is opened.
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-56 REPAIRS
7.Remove 4 nuts securing engine oil cooler to
mounting bracket and position oil cooler aside.
8.Remove oil pressure relief valve plug nut.
Note: If a hexagonal head plug and sealing
washer are fitted, discard sealing washer.
9.Remove spring and valve.Refit
1.Clean valve, spring and plug; remove all traces
of sealant from threads in oil pressure relief
valve bore and from threads of plug.
CAUTION: Do not use a tap.
2.Clean valve seating inside oil pump housing.
3.Check that valve slides freely in bore and that
valve and bore are free from scoring and
corrosion.
Note: Light corrosion may be removed using
grade 600 emery cloth soaked in oil.
4.Check free length of spring.
+ GENERAL DATA, Engine - KV6
Petrol.
5.Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to plug
threads.
Note: If a hexagonal head plug and sealing
washer were fitted, fit new sealing washer to
plug.
6.Fit valve, spring and plug to oil pump housing.
Tighten plug to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
7.Fill canister of replacement oil filter with clean
engine oil.
8.Lubricate new oil filter seal with clean engine oil
and fit filter.
9.Position engine oil cooler to mounting bracket,
fit and tighten nuts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
10.Remove oil container from underneath of
engine.
11.Fit splash shield and secure with bolts.
12.Fit RH road wheel and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
13.Fit underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
14.Connect battery earth lead.
15.Check engine oil level, top-up if necessary.
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