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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: NFU
Refitting.
Fit the
(new)timing belt in position, in the following order:
- Inlet camshaft pulley, exhaust camshaft pulley, guide roller, crankshaft pulley, position tool [5],
coolant pump pulley, dynamic tensioner roller.
Remove tools [1], [2a], [2b]and [4].
Overtension on the belt.
Turn the tensioner roller (7)with the aid of a hexagonal spanner at «a».
Bring the index «c»to position «d», to tension the belt to the maximum of the interval indicated.
Hold the tensioner roller, using tool [4].
Tighten the fixing nut of the tensioner roller, tightening to 1 m.daN.
Turn the crankshaft by 4 rotations
(normal direction of rotation).
IMPERATIVE: Never make the crankshaft rotate backwards.
Make sure that the timing is correctly set by refitting the pegs [1], [2a]and [2b].
Remove the pegs [1], [2a], [2b]and[4].
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFJ
Tensioning the timing belt.
Refitting (continued).
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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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFJ
Tensioning the timing belt.
Refitting (continued).
Remove the tools[1] and[2].
Rotate the crankshaftten times
(normal direction of rotation).
IMPERATIVE: No exterior pressure or action should be applied on the timing belt.
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 timing 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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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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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engine: RFN
Tensioning the timing belt.
Refitting (continued).
Remove the tools[1] and[2].
Rotate the crankshaftten times
(normal direction of rotation).
IMPERATIVE: No exterior pressure or action should be applied on the timing belt.
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 «g». 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: 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
Engines: 6FZ - RFN
Refitting (continued).
Remove the tools [1]and [2].
Rotate the crankshaft ten times
(normal direction of rotation).
IMPERATIVE: No pressure or outside force should be brought to bear on the timing belt.
Peg the inlet camshaft pulley, using tool [1].
Checks.
Tension of the timing belt.
ESSENTIAL: Check the position of the index «a», which should be opposite the slot «g».
If the position of the index «a» is not correct, repeat the operations to tension the timing belt.
Refit the upper timing cover (1).
Clip the fuel delivery hose on the timing cover.
Refit the accessories drive belt
(see corresponding operation).
Lower the vehicle.
Reconnect the battery
(see corresponding operation).
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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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