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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: KFU
Tools.
[1]Flywheel setting peg: 4507-T.A
[2]Camshaft setting peg: 4533-T.AC1
[3] Camshaft setting peg: (-).0194.A
[4] Belt retaining pin: 4533-TA.D
IMPERATIVE: Respect the safety and cleanliness requirements.
Setting the timing.
Raise and support the vehicle, wheels hanging.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the engine cover.
Raise and support the vehicle, wheels hanging.
Remove:
- The accessories drive belt (3)
(see corresponding operation).
- The crankshaft pulley, the engine cover.
- The upper timing cover (1).
- The oil filter (2).
Remove the sparking plugs to facilitate rotation of the engine.
Suspend the engine.
Remove the screws (4), the upper RH engine support (5)and the screws (6).
B1BP37QD
B1BP37RC
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CHECKING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: NFU
Remove the sparking plugs, to facilitate rotation of the crankshaft.
Rotate the engine by means of the crankshaft pinion screw
(clockwise)to bring it to the pegging
position.
Fit the tools [2a]and [2b].
Peg the flywheel, using tool [1].
NOTE:If the setting proves impossible, restart the timing setting operation.
Remove the tools [1], [2a]and [2b].
Complete the refitting.
IMPERATIVE: Carry out the operations that are necessary following a reconnection of the
battery
(see corresponding operation).
B1EP170C
B1BP2MBC
C4
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IGNITION
VehiclesEngine
BOSCH EYQUEM CHAMPION SAGEMElectrode gap Tightening
typesetting torque
1.4i 16V KFU VR8SE2,25 ± 0,2
1.6i 16V NFU3 ± 0,3
C4 2.0i 16V RFN RFN52HZ3A
2.0i RFJ REC9MCLX 2,7 ± 0,2
2.0i 16V RFK FR 7 ME
1.4i KFW FR 7 DE RFN 58 LZ RC 8 YLC 0,9 ± 0,05
XSARA 1.6i 16V NFU FR 7 ME RFN 58 HZ
2.0i 16V RFN FR 8 ME RFN 52 HZ REC 9 YCL 2,5 ± 0,2
1.6i90 hp
NFV RFN 58 LZ
XSARA100 hp FR 7 DE RC 8 YLC
PICASSO 1.8i 16V 6FZ
FR 8 ME RFN 52 HZ REC 9 YCL
2.0i 16V RFN
SPARKING PLUGS
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BRAKESTIGHTENING TORQUES: BRAKING SYSTEM
Front brakes
7Braking amplifier2,2 ± 0,3
8Master cylinder on braking amplifier2 ± 0,5
Parking brake
9Parking brake lever1,5 ± 0,2
B3FP7DXD
B3FP7DYC
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BRAKES
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment.
IMPERATIVE: Respect the safety and cleanliness requirements.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the central console.
WARNING: Check the routing of the brake cables under the vehicle.
Release the handbrake lever.
Press gently on the brake pedal
(then repeat the operation 3 times).
Action the handbrake lever with a force of 40 daN.
Use a feeler gauge at «J»to measure the movement of the lever in relation to its stop.
NOTE:The movement should be less than 1,5 mmand more than 0,05 mm.
(1)Nut for adjusting the tension of the handbrake cables
Move the nut (1)to obtain a movement «J»less than or equal to 1,5 mm.
Action the handbrake lever 8 timeswith a force of 40 daN.
With the handbrake released, check the movement «j»with a feeler gauge.
NOTE:The movement should be less than 1,5 mmand more than 0,05 mm.
Refit the central console
(see corresponding operation).
Check the efficiency of the handbrake.
B3FP7F1C
B3FP7F2D
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BRAKES
PARKING BRAKE
XSARA
Checking and adjusting the handbrake.
Remove the handbrake console.
Jack up and chock the vehicle with the rear wheels hanging free.
Check the correct routing of the brake cables under the vehicle.
Apply and release the handbrake ten times
.
Set the handbrake to the 3rdnotch.
Tighten the nut (1)until the rear brakes are applied.
Pull the handbrake lever vigorously 4to 5 times.
Set the handbrake to the 3rd notch.
Check that the rear brakes are applied.
Check that the wheels can be turned freely by hand with the handbrake
released.
Lower the vehicle.
Refit the handbrake console.
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BRAKES
B3FP11XD
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
XSARA PICASSO
Adjustment.
Remove the handbrake trim (1).
Unclip the sound-deadening (2).
Raise and support the vehicle with the rear wheels hanging
free.
Check the correct routing of the brake cables under the
vehicle.
Apply and release the handbrake 4 times
.
Set the handbrake to the 5thnotch.
Tighten the nut (3)until the rear brakes are applied.
Pull the handbrake lever vigorously 4to 5 times.
Set the handbrake to the 5thnotch.
Check that the rear brakes are applied.
With the handbrake released, check that the wheels can be
turned freely by hand.
Lower the vehicle.
Refit the sound-deadening (2)and the handbrake trim (1).
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