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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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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1BP2LXC
Tools.
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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1BP2LXC
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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ENGINECHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1EP18GC
Setting the timing.
Remove the upper timing cover (1).
Rotate the engine by means of the crankshaft screw (2).
NOTE:The pegging hole is located under the crankshaft bearing cap cover.
Peg the engine flywheel, using tool [3].
Remove the lower timing cover (3).
Uncouple the exhaust line from the manifold.
IMPERATIVE: Uncouple the exhaust line in order to avoid damaging the front flexible pipe. Twisting,
pulling and bending the front flexible pipe reduces its life.
Remove:
- The engine speed sensor (6).
- The belt retaining stop (5).
- The screw (2).
- The crankshaft pinion (4)
(with its magnetic track «a»).
IMPERATIVE: The magnetic track should show no signs of damage and should not be approached
by any other source of magnetism. Should this not be adhered to, it is essential to replace the
crankshaft pinion.
Refit the screw (2).
B1BP2LXC
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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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ENGINE
CHECKING AND SETTING THE VALVE TIMING
Engines: 8HX - 8HZ
B1EP18JD
Setting the timing (continued).
NOTE: Screw (9)slackened.
Position the timing belt (10)observing the following sequence:
- Crankshaft pinion (4).
- Guide roller (12).
- Camshaft pulley (11)
(check that the belt is held correctly against the roller).
- Coolant pump pinion (13).
- Fuel high pressure pump pulley (15).
- Tensioner roller (14).
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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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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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