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10A-18
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K4M
10A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the dipstick,
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the engine undertray.
aDrain the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling,
page 10A-22) .
aRemove:
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),-the rear engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mount-
ing, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting,
page 19D-18) ,
-the front axle subframe (see Front axle subframe:
Removal - Refitting) (31A, Front axle compo-
nents).
aRemove:
-the front right-hand driveshaft flange bolt (1) on the
relay bearing,
-the bolts (2) from the front right-hand driveshaft re-
lay bearing,
-the front right-hand driveshaft relay bearing. Tightening torquesm
sump bolts (initial
torque)14 N.m
sump bolts14 N.m
sump bolts on the gear-
box44 N.m
bolt mounting the multi-
function support on the
sump25 N.m
catalytic pre-converter
upstream bracket bolt44 N.m
driveshaft relay bearing
bolts44 N.m.
right-hand driveshaft
bracket bolt on the relay
bearing21 N.m
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
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10A-19
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K4M
10A
aRemove the bolt (3) on the catalytic pre-converter
upstream bracket.
II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aRemove:
-the bolt (4) from the multifunction support on the
cylinder block,
-the sump bolts (5) on the gearbox,
-the sump bolts on the cylinder block,
-the sump,-the sump seal.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aparts always to be replaced: engine oil sump
seal.
aUse SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts
and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consuma-
bles - Products) to clean and degrease:
-the sump joint face if it is to be reused,
-the cylinder block gasket face.
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WARNING
Do not scrape the joint faces of the aluminium,
any damage caused to the joint face will result in
a risk of leaks.
WARNING
The joint faces must be clean, dr y and free from
grease (avoid finger marks).
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10A-20
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K4M
10A
aUse SILICONE ADHESIVE SEALANT (see Vehi-
cle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B,
Consumables - Products) to apply:
-a bead at (4) ,
-a drop at (5) at the joint between the cylinder block
and crankshaft closure panel.II - REFITTING OPERATION
aRefit:
-a new sump seal,
-the sump in the direction of the arrows.
aFinger tighten the sump bolts on the cylinder block.
aFinger tighten the 4 sump bolts on the gearbox
housing.
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WARNING
Applying excess sealant could cause it to be
squeezed out when parts are tightened. A mix-
ture of sealant and fluid could damage certain
components (engine, radiator, etc.).
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ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K4M
10A
aPretighten in order (1) , (2) , (19) , (20) , (17) , (18)
the sump bolts (initial torque) (14 N.m).
aTighten to torque and in order the sump bolts (14
N.m).
aTorque tighten:
-the sump bolts on the gearbox (44 N.m),
-the bolt mounting the multifunction support on
the sump (25 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aTorque tighten the catalytic pre-converter up-
stream bracket bolt (44 N.m).
aRefit the driveshaft relay bearing.
aTorque tighten:
-the driveshaft relay bearing bolts (44 N.m.),
-the right-hand driveshaft bracket bolt on the re-
lay bearing (21 N.m).
aRefit:
-the front axle subframe (see Front axle subframe:
Removal - Refitting) (31A, Front axle compo-
nents),
-the rear engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mount-
ing, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting,
page 19D-18) ,
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the dipstick,
-the engine undertray.
aTop up the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylin-
der block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refill-
ing, page 10A-22) .
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10A-23
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Engine oil: Draining - Refilling
D4F or D7F
10A
D4F 772 engine
D4F 780 and 782 enginesD7F engine
aRemove:
-the engine oil filler cap (1) ,
-the dipstick (2) ,
D4F and D7F engine:
aRemove the drain plug (3) from the engine oil sump
using the (Mot. 1018) or a oil change wrench.
aLet the oil run into a oil recovery tray.
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ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Engine oil: Draining - Refilling
K4M
10A
I - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REPAIR
aDirection of fitting for a drain plug seal.For a sheet metal engine oil sump
aThere is no direction of fitting for a seal fitted with a
rubber lip.
II - PARTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE REPAIR
aparts always to be replaced: Drain plug seal on
engine oil sump.
aconsumable:
-engine oil (see Engine oil: Specifications) (Tech-
nical Note 6013A, 04A, Lubricants). Equipment required
oil recovery tray
oil change wrench
torque wrench
oil change end piece with an 8 mm square drive
Tightening torquesm
engine oil sump drain
plug20 N.m
EngineAverage oil capacity (adjust with
dipstick) (l)
DrainingOil change
plus oil filter
replacement
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IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
WARNING
Always check the oil level using the dipstick.
Do not exceed the maximum level on the dipstick
(could destroy the engine).
Correct the engine oil level if necessary before
delivering the vehicle to the customer.
Note:
When topping up the engine oil, always leave at
least 10 minutes before checking the level with a
dipstic k.
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ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Engine oil: Draining - Refilling
K4M
10A
III - DRAINING
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the engine oil filler cap (1) ,
-the dipstick (2) ,
-the engine undertray bolts,
-the engine undertray.
aPlace the oil recovery tray under the engine.aRemove the drain plug (3) from the engine oil sump
using the oil change wrench.
aLet the engine oil run into the oil recovery tray.
aRemove the drain plug seal.
aFit a new seal onto the engine oil drain plug.
aTorque tighten the engine oil sump drain plug (20
N.m) using a torque wrench and a oil change end
piece with an 8 mm square drive.
aWipe the oil drips on the sump using a cloth.
aRemove the oil recovery tray.
aRefit the engine undertray.
IV - FILLING
aPosition the vehicle back on the ground.
aFill the engine with oil, observing the recommended
amount.
aWait at least 10 minutes.
aCheck the oil level using the dipstick.
aTop up the engine oil level if necessary.
aRefit:
-the dipstick,
-the engine oil filler cap.
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10A-27
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Engine oil: Draining - Refilling
K9K
10A
I - PRECAUTIONS FOR REPAIR
aThere is no direction of fitting for a seal fitted with a
rubber lip.
II - PARTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE REPAIR
WORK
aparts always to be replaced: Drain plug seal on
engine oil sump.
aConsumable:
-engine oil (see Engine oil: Specifications) (Tech-
nical Note 6013A, 04A, Lubricants). Special tooling required
Mot. 10188 mm square engine drain
plug spanner.
Equipment required
oil recovery tray
oil change wrench
oil change end piece with an 8 mm square drive
Tightening torquesm
the drain plug20 N.m
Engine SuffixAverage oil capacity
(adjusting using dipstick) (l)
Oil change
without fil-
ter replace-
mentOil change
with filter
replacement
K9K740 4.3 4.4
718 4.5 4.6
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IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
WARNING
Always check the oil level using the dipstick.
Do not exceed the maximum level on the dipstick
(could destroy the engine).
Correct the engine oil level if necessary before
delivering the vehicle to the customer.
Note:
When topping up the engine oil, always leave at
least 10 minutes before checking the level with a
dipstic k.