Renault Clio: F4R
WARNING
Do not run the engine without the accessories belt
to avoid damaging the crankshaft accessories pulley.
Note:
- Two different engine support tools can be used to
remove the right-hand suspended engine mounting:
- the (Mot. 1453) fitted with the (Mot. 1453-01)
used only for standard removal and refitting of the
timing belt,
- the (Mot. 1672) used for removing and refitting the
timing belt followed by removal and refitting of the
cylinder head, which releases the lifting eyes for
the cylinder head to be removed.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
- Remove:
- the scoop under the scuttle panel grille (see Scoop
under the scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 393, 56A, Exterior equipment),
- the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 56A, Exterior
equipment).
- Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
- Remove the air inlet duct (A) :
- unclip it from the front end panel,
- turn it and disconnect it.
- Disconnect the duct (B) :
- from the air resonator,
- from the air filter unit.
- Remove:
- the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery),
- the air filter box (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter
unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
- the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
- the front right-hand wheel arch liner on the front
bumper side (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal
- Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
- the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of
engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
- the engine undertray.
- Remove the crankshaft accessories pulley, locking
the flywheel with a screwdriver.
- Fit the timing end lifting eye (see 11A, Top and
front of engine, Lifting eyes: Removal - Refitting, 11A-305).
- Fit the (Mot. 1453) with the (Mot. 1453-01) and with
retaining belts.
- Remove:
- the right-hand suspended mounting support (see
19D, Engine mounting, Right-hand suspended
engine mounting: Removal - Refitting, 19D-22),
- the nuts and bolts (1) on the upper timing cover,
- the upper timing cover,
- the bolts (2) on the lower timing cover,
- the lower timing cover.
- Use a screwdriver to make a hole in the middle of
the camshaft sealing plugs.
- Remove the camshaft sealing plugs.
- Remove the TDC setting pin plug (3).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
1 - ADJUSTING THE TIMING
- Refit:
- the crankshaft accessories pulley,
- the crankshaft accessories pulley bolt.
- Rotate the engine clockwise (timing end) so that the
camshaft grooves are offset below the centre line
and almost horizontal.
position of TDC pin before setting point
position of TDC pin setting point
- Insert the TDC setting pin (Mot. 1054) and rotate the
engine slightly clockwise (timing end) until the setting
point is reached.
- At the setting point the camshaft grooves must be
horizontal and offset below the centre line.
- Fit the (Mot. 1496) onto the ends of the camshafts.
- Remove:
- the crankshaft accessories pulley bolt,
- the crankshaft accessories pulley.
2 - REMOVING THE TIMING BELT
WARNING
Never turn the engine against its operating direction.
WARNING
The belt must be replaced with a new one if it
has been removed.
WARNING
When replacing the belt, be sure to replace the
tensioning rollers and fixed rollers.
Note:
Always replace the inlet camshaft dephaser bolt
and the exhaust camshaft pulley nut after checking
the tension of the timing belt.
- Slacken the timing belt by undoing the tensioning roller nut (4).
- Remove:
- the fixed roller (5) fitted with its bolt and spacer,
- the timing belt,
- the tensioning roller (6) fitted with its nut,
- the crankshaft sprocket (7),
- Check that the ring of the camshaft dephaser is correctly
locked (no rotation of the ring to the left or to
the right); if it is not, replace the inlet camshaft
dephaser.
Note:
If the inlet camshaft dephaser must be removed,
follow the removal-refitting procedure for the
camshaft dephaser (see 11A, Top and front of
engine, Camshaft: Removal - Refitting,
11A-247). Always lock the inlet camshaft
dephaser when replacing it.
REFITTING
I - OPERATION FOR REFITTING THE TIMING BELT
1 - ADJUSTING THE TIMING
- Check that camshaft setting tool (Mot. 1496) is still
in place.
position of TDC pin setting point
- Check that the TDC pin (Mot. 1054) is still in place
and that the crankshaft is set.
WARNING
Always degrease:
- the end of the crankshaft (timing end),
- the timing sprocket bore and contact surfaces,
- the bearing faces of the crankshaft accessories
pulley.
This is to avoid timing slippage.
This slippage causes engine damage.
2 - TIMING BELT REFITTING PREPARATION
OPERATION
- Fit:
- the (Mot. 1801) fitted with the sprocket (Mot. 1509-
01),
- the upper bolt (8) on the upper timing cover and the collar nut (9).
- Tighten the upper bolt on the upper timing cover and
the collar nut.
- Bring the toothed sprockets of the tool into contact
with the camshaft pulleys.
- Torque tighten the toothed sprocket nuts (80 N.m) (10).
Note:
Beware of oil running out when removing the
blanking cover from the camshaft dephaser and
when removing the camshaft dephaser.
- Remove the inlet camshaft dephaser blanking cover (11).
- Release by a single turn:
- the old inlet camshaft dephaser bolt (12),
- the old exhaust camshaft pulley nut (13).
- Remove the (Mot. 1801) fitted with sprocket (Mot.1509-01).
3 - REFITTING THE TIMING BELT
WARNING
Never turn the engine against its operating direction.
WARNING
The belt must be replaced with a new one if it
has been removed.
WARNING
When replacing the belt, be sure to replace the
tensioning rollers and fixed rollers.
Note:
Always replace the inlet camshaft dephaser bolt
and the exhaust camshaft pulley nut after checking
the tension of the timing belt.
- Refit:
- the timing sprocket on the crankshaft,
- the new tensioning roller.
Note:
Ensure that the (Mot. 1496) is correctly fitted and
that the inlet camshaft dephaser and the exhaust
camshaft pulley can rotate freely so that the timing
belt tension is correct.
- Refit:
- the new timing belt,
- the new fixed roller.
- Torque tighten the fixed roller bolt (50 N.m).
4 - BELT TENSION
Note:
When tightening the tensioning roller, use a 6mm
Allen key to stop the roller moving during the
operation.
- Align the marks on the tensioning roller using a 6mm
Allen key.
- Torque tighten the tensioning roller nut (7 N.m).
- Fit the (Mot. 1801) fitted with the sprocket (Mot.1509-01).
- Bring the upper bolt on the upper timing cover into
contact with the collar nut.
- Tighten the upper bolt on the upper timing cover and
the collar nut.
- Bring the sprockets into contact with the camshaft
pulleys.
- Tighten to torque:
- the toothed sprocket nuts (80 N.m) (14),
- the old inlet camshaft dephaser bolt (30 N.m),
- the old exhaust camshaft pulley nut (30 N.m).
- Remove the (Mot. 1801).
- Remove:
- the TDC setting pin (Mot. 1054),
- the camshaft setting tool (Mot. 1496).
5 - CHECKING THE TIMING AND THE TENSION OF
THE TIMING BELT
a - Checking the timing
- Refit:
- the crankshaft accessories pulley,
- the new crankshaft accessories pulley bolt.
position of TDC pin before setting point
position of TDC pin setting point
- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by two turns (timing
end), and before the end of the two turns insert the
TDC pin (Mot. 1054) then move the crankshaft to its
setting point.
position of camshaft setting point
- Fit the camshaft setting tool (Mot. 1496) (without
forcing it).
b - Checking the tension
- After the engine has been rotated twice, check that
the tensioning roller marks are correctly aligned; if
they are not aligned return to the timing belt tension
step.
- Torque tighten the tensioning roller nut (32 N.m).
- Position the (Mot. 1801).
- Bring the upper bolt on the upper timing cover into
contact with the collar nut.
- Tighten the upper bolt on the upper timing cover and
the collar nut.
- Bring the sprockets into contact with the camshaft
pulleys.
- Torque tighten the toothed sprocket nuts (80
N.m).
- Undo:
- the old inlet camshaft dephaser pulley mounting
bolt,
- the old exhaust camshaft pulley nut.
- Fit without tightening:
- the new inlet camshaft dephaser bolt,
- the new exhaust camshaft pulley nut.
- Tighten to torque:
- the new inlet camshaft dephaser bolt (30 N.m),
- the new exhaust camshaft pulley nut (30 N.m).
- Remove the camshaft setting tool (Mot. 1496).
- Tighten to torque:
- the new inlet camshaft dephaser bolt (90 N.m) (15),
- the inlet camshaft dephaser pulley blanking cover (15 N.m) (16).
- Tighten to angle the new exhaust camshaft pulley nut (86
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IMPORTANT
Wear protective gloves during the operation.
WARNING
Never rotate the engine anti-clockwise (timing end).
WARNING
Do not run the engine without the accessories belt,
to avoid breaking the c
IMPORTANT
Wear protective gloves during the operation.
WARNING
Never rotate the engine anti-clockwise (timing end).
WARNING
Do not run the engine without the accessories belt,
to avoid breaking the c
M4R
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply the safety and
cleanliness instructions and operation recommendations before carrying out an
SEE MORE:
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D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764
Air inlet
Air inlet trunking
Air filter unit
Motorised throttle valve
Inlet manifold
D4F, and 784
air inlet
Air filter box air inlet pipe
Air filter unit
Air filter box outlet air pipe
Turbocharger air outlet pipe
Intercooler
Intercooler air outlet pip
NAVIGATION AID 1 LEVEL
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
If the "computer - navigation screen" is being replaced,
carry out the necessary operations using the
Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement
of components) (86C, Navigation).
Switch off the ignition.
WARNING
To preven
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