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ENGINE
CHECKING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFK
Checking the timing (continued).
Suspend the engine, using a workshop hoist.
Remove:
- The RH engine support.
- The upper timing cover.
Peg the camshaft pulleys, using tool [1].
NOTE:The pegs [1] should go in without forcing.
WARNING: If the pegs go in only with difficulty, repeat the operation for fitting and tensioning
the timing belt
(see corresponding operation).
Remove the pegs [1]and [2].
Complete the refitting.
IMPERATIVE: Carry out the operations that are necessary following a reconnection of the battery
(see corresponding operation).
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Engine: RFK
Tools.
[1]Camshaft setting peg: (-).0189.A
[2]Crankshaft setting peg: (-).0189.R
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Engine: RFK
Tools.
[1]Camshaft setting peg: (-).0189.A
[2]Crankshaft setting peg: (-).0189.R
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Engine: RFK
Tools.
[1]Camshaft setting peg: (-).0189.A
[2]Crankshaft setting peg: (-).0189.R
[3] Timing belt retaining pin: (-) 0189.K
[4]Adaptor for angular tightening: 4069-T
[5]Hub immobilising tool: (-).0189.S
[5a] : (-).0189.S1
[5b] : (-).0189.S2
Pliers for removing plastic pins: 7504-T
IMPERATIVE: Respect the safety and cleanliness requirements.
Checking and setting the timing.
Removing.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery
(see corresponding operation).
Raise and support the vehicle, front wheels hanging.
Remove the auxiliaries drive belt
(see corresponding operation).
Unclip and move aside the fuel supply hose from the timing cover.
Remove the screw (1).
Move aside the power steering pipes.
Turn the engine by means of the screw (4)of the crankshaft pinion (3)to bring it to the pegging position.
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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFK
Checking and setting the timing (continued).
Refitting (continued).
Remove the tools [1]and [2].
Refit the upper RH engine support.
Remove the workshop hoist.
Rotate the crankshaft ten times
(normal direction of rotation).
IMPERATIVE: No exterior pressure or action should be applied on the timing belt.
Suspend the engine using a workshop hoist.
Remove the upper RH engine support.
Peg the inlet camshaft pulley, using tool [1].
Checking.
Timing belt tension.
IMPERATIVE: Check the position of the index «a», it should be opposite the slot «f». If the position of the index «a» is not correct, repeat
the operations to tension the timig belt.
Complete the refitting.
IMPERATIVE: Carry out the operations that are necessary following a reconnection of the battery
(see corresponding operation).
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1BP2LXC
Tools.
[1] Pliers for removing plastic pegs: 7504-T
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Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
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Tools.
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Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
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Tools.
[1] Pliers for removing plastic pegs: 7504-T
[2]Lever for detensioning the dynamic tensioner roller: (-).0194.E
[3]Engine flywheel setting peg: (-).0194.C
[4] Camshaft setting peg: (-).0194.B
[5]Crankshaft and high pressure pump setting peg: (-).0194.A
Preliminary operations.
Remove:
- The front RH wheel.
- The front RH splash-shield, using tool [1].
- The clips of the electrical harness on the upper timing cover.
- The accessories belt, using tool [2]
(see corresponding operation).
Checking the setting.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the upper timing cover (1).
Rotate the engine using the screw (2)of the crankshaft pulley.
NOTE:The locking hole is located under the crankshaft bearing cap cover.
Undo the screw (2).
Detension the auxiliary drive belt dynamic tensioner roller, using tool [2].
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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1EP18EC
Checking the setting (continued).
Remove:
- The accessories drive belt.
- The accessories drive pulley.
- The lower timing cover (3).
IMPERATIVE: The magnetic track should show no signs of damage
and should not be approached by any other source of magnetism.
Reposition the screw (2).
Remove tool [3].
Rotate the engine by means of the crankshaft pinion screw (2)
(clockwise), to bring it to the pegging position.
Position the tool [4].
Peg the crankshaft pinion (1), using tool [5].
Peg the high pressure pump pinion, using tool [5].
NOTE: Index «a»of the roller tensioner must be centred within
the area «b».
Check the correct positioning of index «a».
Remove tools [4]and [5].
Rotate the engine ten times.
Fit the tools [4]and [5].
If pegging is not possible, carry out the operation to remove/refit the
timing belt
(see corresponding operation).
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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1EP18LCB1BP2LZC
Setting the timing (continued).
Refit:
- The intermediate RH engine support, tighten the screws (16)to 5,5 ± 0,5 m.daN.
- The RH engine support, tighten the screws (17)to 4,5 ± 0,4 m.daN.
- The bottom timing cover (3).
Immobilise the engine flywheel, using tool [3].
Remove the screw (2).
Refit the accessories drive pulley and tighten to:
- Pre-tighten to : 3 ± 0,3 m.daN.
- Angular tighten to: 180° ± 1,8°.
Remove tool [3].
Refit:
- The top cover (1).
- The accessories belt
(see corresponding operation).
- The exhaust line
(see corresponding operation).
- The front RH splash-shield.
- The front RH wheel.
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ENGINECHECKING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 9HX - 9HY - 9HZ
Tools.
[1]Flywheel setting peg: (-).0194.C
[2] Camshaft setting peg: (-).0194.B
[3] Crankshaft setting peg: (-).0194.A
IMPERATIVE: Respect the safety and cleanliness requirements specific to High pressure Diesel
injection (HDi) engine versions.
Checking and setting the timing.
Raise and support the vehicle, wheels hanging.
Disconnect the battery.
Uncouple:
- The fuel supply unions (1).
- The air/air heat exchanger inlet and outlet pipes (3).
- The exhaust line at the catalytic converter flexible pipe.
- Disconnect the connecteur at «a».
Remove the accessories drive belt
(see corresponding operation).
Support the engine with a roller jack equipped with a block.
Remove the four screws (5), the three screws (4)and the engine supports (3).
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Engines: 9HX - 9HY - 9HZ
Checking the timing (continued).
Peg the camshaft at «c», using tool [2]
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Engines: 9HX - 9HY - 9HZ
Checking the timing (continued).
Peg the camshaft at «c», using tool [2]
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Engines: 9HX - 9HY - 9HZ
Checking the timing (continued).
Peg the camshaft at «c», using tool [2]
(oil the pegs).
WARNING: The magnetic track should not show any sign of damage and should not be
approached by any other magnetic source.
Peg the crankshaft at «d», using tool [3].
ESSENTIAL: Should it not be possible to peg the camshaft, check that the offset between
the camshaft pinion hole and the pegging hole is not more than 1 mm. If it is more, repeat
the operation to position the timing belt
(see corresponding operation).
Note : The index «e»of the dynamic tensioner roller should be centred in the interval «f».
Check the correct positioning of the index «e».
If it is not correct, repeat the operation to tension the timing belt
(see corresponding operation).
Remove tools [2]and [3].
Refitting.
Peg the flywheel at «b», using tool [1].
Remove the screw (8).
Refit the upper timing cover (11), lower timing cover (10), the accessories drive pulley (9), the screw (8).
Tightening method for the screw (8):
- Pre-tighten to 3 ± 0,3 m.daN.- Angular tighten: 180° ± 5°.
Remove the tool [1]and complete the refitting.
IMPERATIVE: Carry out the operations that are necessary following a reconnection of the battery
(see corresponding operation).
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