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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFN
Checking and setting the timing (continued).
Refitting.
Turn the tensioner roller (9), using tool [5a]to go past the notch «b».
Position the tool [5b]to lock the index «a»and remove the tool [5a].
Reposition the timing belt (10)on the crankshaft pinion (1).
Hold the timing belt in place (10)using tool [3].
Put the timing belt (10)in place, in the following sequence:
- Guide roller (12).
- Inlet camshaft pulley (7).
- Exhaust camshaft pulley (6).
- Coolant pump (11).
- Tensioner roller (9).
NOTE: Make sure that the timing belt (10)is as flush as possible with the outer faces of the
various pinions and rollers.
Remove tools [3], [1]and [5b].
Refit the lower timing cover (5), the pulley (2)and the screw (3)of the crankshaft pulley.
Tighten the screw (3)to 4 ± 0,4 m.daN.
Angular tighten 53°±4°, using tool [4].
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B1EP1GAC
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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFN
Tensioning the timing belt.
Refitting (continued).
Turn the tensioner roller (9)in the direction of the arrow «c», using a hexagonal spanner at «d».
Place the index «a»in position «f».
IMPERATIVE: The index «a» should go past the slot «g» by an angular value of 10°.
If it does not, replace the tensioner roller or the tensioner roller and timing belt assembly.
Then bring the index «a»to its adjustment position «g», by turning the tensioner roller in the direction of
the arrow «e».
WARNING: The index «a» must not go past the slot «g».
If it does, restart the operation to tension the timing belt.
IMPERATIVE: The tensioner roller must not turn during the tightening of its fixing.
If it does turn, restart the operation to tension the timing belt.
Tighten the screw (8)of the tensioner roller (9)to 2,1 ± 0,2 m.daN.
IMPERATIVE: The hexagonal tensioner roller drive should be at approx. 15° below the level of
the cylinder head gasket «h».
Otherwise, replace the tensioner roller or the tensioner roller and timing belt assembly.
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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 6FZ - RFN
Setting the timing (continued).
Turn the tensioner roller (8), using tool [5a]to go beyond slot «b».
Position the tool [5b]to lock the index «a»and remove the tool [5a].
Reposition the timing belt (7)on the crankshaft pulley.
Hold the timing belt (7)in place using tool [3].
Fit the timing belt (7)in place, respecting the following order:
- Guide roller (10).
- Inlet camshaft pulley (6).
- Exhaust camshaft pulley (5).
- Coolant pump (11).
-Tensioner roller (8).
NOTE:Make so that the belt (7)is as flush as possible with the exterior face of the various
pinions and rollers.
Remove:
- Tool [3].
- Tool [1]from the exhaust camshaft pulley.
- Tool [5b]from the tensioner roller (8).
Refit:
- The lower timing cover (4)
(by moving the engine).- The crankshaft pulley (2).
- Screw (3)of the crankshaft pulley.
Tighten screw (3) to 4 ± 0,4 m.daN, then angular tighten to 53°±4°, tool [4].
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 6FZ - RFN
Tensioning the timing belt.
Turn the tensioner roller (8)in the direction of the arrow «c», by means of a hexagonal spanner at «d».
IMPERATVE: The index «a» should go past the slot «g» by an angular value of 10°.
If it does not, replace the tensioner roller or the timing belt and tensioner roller assembly.
Next bring the index «a» to its adjusting position «g», by turning the tensioner roller in the direction of
the arrow «e».
WARNING: the index «a» should not pass the slot «g».
Otherwise, repeat the operation to tension the timing belt.
IMPERATIVE: The tensioner roller should not turn during the tightening of its fixing.
If it does, repeat the operation to tension the timing belt.
Tighten the screw (9)of the tensioner roller (8)to 2,1 ± 0,2 m.daN.
IMPERATIVE: The hexagonal tensioner roller drive should be approx. 15° below the level of the cylinder
head gasket «h».
If it is not, replace the tensioner roller or the timing belt and tensioner roller assembly.
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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFK
Checking and setting the timing (continued).
Refitting.
Turn the tensioner roller (9), using tool [5a]to go past the notch «b».
Position the tool [5b]to lock the index «a»and remove the tool [5a].
Reposition the timing belt (8)on the crankshaft pinion (3).
Hold the timing belt (8)in place, using tool [3].
Put the timing belt (8)in place, in the following sequence:
- Guide roller (12).
- Inlet camshaft pulley (7).
- Exhaust camshaft pulley (6).
- Coolant pump (11).
- Tensioner roller (9).
NOTE:Make sure that the timing belt (8)is as flush as possible with the outer faces of the various
pinions and rollers.
Remove tools [3], [1]and [5b].
Refit the lower timing cover (5), the pulley (3)and the screw (4)of the crankshaft pulley.
Tighten the screw (4)to 4 ± 0,4 m.daN.
Angular tighten 80° ± 5°, using tool [4].
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFK
Tensioning the timing belt.
Turn the tensioner roller (9)anti-clockwise, using a hexagonal spanner at «c».
Place the index «a»in position «e».
IMPERATIVE: The index «a» should go past the slot «f» by an angular value of 10°.
If it does not, replace the tensioner roller or the tensioner roller and timing belt assembly.
Then bring the index «a»to its adjustment position «f», by turning the tensioner roller in the direction
of the arrow «d».
WARNING: The index «a» must not go past the slot «f».
If it does, restart the operation to tension the timing belt.
IMPERATIVE : The tensioner roller must not turn during the tightening of its fixing. If it does
turn, restart the operation to tension the timing belt.
Tighten the screw (10)of the tensioner roller (9)to 2,1 ± 0,2 m.daN.
IMPERATIVE: The hexagonal tensioner roller drive should be at approx. 15° below the level of
the cylinder head gasket «g».
Otherwise, replace the tensioner roller or the tensioner roller and timing belt assembly.
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B1EP1GZC
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1EP18HC
Setting the timing (continued).
Hold the tensioner roller, using a hexagonal spanner at «b».
Slacken the screw (9).
Remove the timing belt (10).
Refitting.
IMPERATIVE: Check that both the tensioner roller and the fixed roller turn
freely
(no tight spots). If this is not the case, replace the rollers.
Fitting of the pulleys.
- Camshaft pulley : Tighten to 4,3 ± 0,4 m.daN.
- Fuel high pressure pump pulley : Tighten to 5 ± 0,5 m.daN.
The crankshaft pinion is located without a screw at the end of the crankshaft.
Fitting of the rollers.
IMPERATIVE: Check that the tensioner roller turns freely
(no tight spot).
Otherwise, replace the rollers.
- Guide roller : Tighten to 4,5 ± 0,4 m.daN.
- Tensioner roller : Pre-tighten to 0,1 m.daN.
Check the condition of the seals at the camshaft and at the crankshaft pinion.
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1EP18KC
Setting the timing (continued).
Turn the tensioner roller to the right to bring the index «c»to position «d», using
a hexagonal spanner.
Tighten the screw (9)of the tensioner roller, tighten to 3 ± 0,3 m.daN.
Remove the tools [4]and [5].
Rotate the engine ten times
(check that the timing pinion is correctly up against
the crankshaft).
Check:
- The pegging of the camshaft.
- The crankshaft pinion.
- The fuel high pressure pump pinion (15).
- The correct positioning of the index of the dynamic tensioner.
If these are not correct, repeat the operation to position the timing belt.
Refit:
- The engine speed sensor (6).
- The belt retaining stop (5), tighten to 0,7 m.daN.
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