l7x Engine

Workshop Repair Manual
ENGINE (petrol)
6 cylinders - L7X 700 - 701
Engine
for the Laguna
X56 V
77 11 195 335 JULY 1997 Edition Angl
"The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the All copyrights reserved by Renault.
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
Copying or translating, in part or in full, of this document or use of the service part
The methods may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the reference numbering system is forbidden without the prior written authority of
manufacturer in the production of the various component units and accessories Renault.
from which his vehicles are constructed
C Renault 1997
Contents
Page
10 ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
- Introduction 10- 1
- Section view 10- 2
- Identification 10- 3
- Tightening torques (in daN.m or degrees) 10- 4
- Specifications 10- 6
- Special tooling required 10-23
- Equipment required 10-26
- Engine repair 10-27

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Introduction 10
USING THE MANUAL
In this manual you will find three large sections :
- Specifications,
- Engine removal
- Engine refitting
For the repair of components on the vehicle, please refer to the vehicle
Workshop Repair Manual and Technical Notes.
UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
• All dimensions are expressed in millimetres (mm) unless specified otherwise.
• The tightening torques are given in decaNewtonmetre (daN.m).
• The pressures is are given bars (reminder: 1 bar = 100 000 Pa).
• The electrical resistances are given in ohms ( Ω).
• The voltages are expressed in (V).
TOLERANCES
Tightening torques expressed without tolerances are to be observed :
• In degrees : ± 3°.
• In daN.m : ± 10 %.
10-1
Section view 10
DI1046
10-2
Identification 10
The identification of the engine is carried out fol-
lowing two methods :
On the other hand :
On the one hand : - By a plate riveted to the timing cover.
- By a marking engraved on the crankshaft bea-
ring block ( next to the oil filter).
12768R 12767R
It shows :
- At A : The engine type and homologation

letter,
- At B : Renault identity and the engine

suffix,
- At C : The engine fabrication number.
Bore Stroke Capacity

Engine Suffix Vehicle Ratio
(mm) (mm) (cm 3)
700
L7X X56V 10.5 / 1 87 82.6 2946
701
10-3
Tightening torques (in daN.m or degrees) 10
Top of engine :
Description Tightening torques
Camshaft bearing cap bolts 0.8
Cylinder head bolts *
Bearing cap cover bolts 1
Air distributor bolts and nuts **
Engine and cylinder head support bolts 6
Timing pulley bolts 8
Timing belt tension plate shouldered bolt 1
Timing belt tension plate mounting bolt 2.5
Camshaft pulley hub mounting bolt 2 and angle tighten by 60°
Camshaft pulley mounting bolt 1
Exhaust manifold nuts 3
Suspended engine mounting bolts on cylinder head 4.5
Inlet manifold bolts 2
* See tightening method on page 10-6
** See tightening method on page 10-81
10-4
Tightening torques (in daN.m or degrees) 10
Lower engine :
Description Tightening torques
Crankshaft bearing block bolts *
Big end nuts 2 and angle tighten by 74°
Sump bolts 0.8 **
Oil pump bolts 0.8 **
Timing sprocket bolts 2 and angle tighten by 80°
Water pump bolts 0.8 ***
Mounting bolt for accessories belt tensioner support plate 2.5
Mounting bolt for accessories belt tensioner 1.5
Flywheel bolts 2 and angle tighten by 60°
* See tightening method on page 10-72
** See tightening order on page 10-75
*** See tightening order on page 10-77
10-5
Specifications 10
CYLINDER HEAD
Check the length under the heads of the bolts, which should be 147.5 ± 0.3 mm.
Do not use the bolts again if the length is greater than 149.5 mm.
Re-used bolts must be brushed and greased with engine oil underneath the heads and on the threads .
CYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING METHOD
12728R
- Pretighten to 2 daN.m in the order recommended above.
- Slacken bolt ( 1 ) completely.
- Retighten bolt ( 1 ) to 1.5 daN.m, then angle tighten by 225°.
- Proceed in the same way for the other bolts.
Proceed in the same way for the other cylinder head.
Thickness of cylinder head gasket : Nominal dimension = 1.45 ± 0.04 mm.

Repair dimension = 1.65 ± 0.04 mm.
10-6
Specifications 10
CYLINDER MARKING Firing order
Cylinder n°1 is situated in the front bank at the 1-6-3-5-2-4

flywheel end
Cylinder head height (in mm)
0
H = 139.8 - 0.3
12730R1
A: front bank of cylinders

12955R
B: rear bank of cylinders
The cylinder numbers are also engraved on the

cylinder block at ( C ).
12766R1
10-7
Specifications 10
CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET The repair cylinder head gasket is marked by a
SURFACE hole ( 2 ) in the tab and is 1.65 ± 0.04 mm thick.
Check for cylinder head bow using a straight edge
and a set of shims.
Maximum deformation : 0.05 mm

During repairs, the cylinder heads may be re-
ground by 0.20 mm. It is vital to carry out regrin-
ding on both cylinder heads
The reground cylinder heads must be marked with
the letter R ( 1 ) engraved with an electric engra-
ver.
Front cylinder head (viewed from the flywheel
end).
12959R
Spark plug tightening torques ( daN.m ) : 2.5 to 3

Note : the spark plug is offset by 3 mm towards
the exhaust.
Hydraulic tappet
12957R External diameter ( in mm ) : - 0.015
Inlet and exhaust = 32 - 0.025
Rear cylinder head (viewed from the flywheel

end)
12958R
10-8
Specifications 10
VALVES VALVE GUIDES
Valve lift ( mm ) length ( mm ) 39.75 to 40.25
Inlet and exhaust 9.2
Internal diameter (mm)
Diameter of the stem ( mm )
Inlet and exhaust 5.6 to 5.675
Inlet and exhaust 5.985
Port angle :
External diameter of guide (mm)
Inlet and exhaust 90°
Inlet and exhaust 11.062 to 11.073
Head diameter ( in mm )
The inlet and exhaust guides are fitted with valve
Inlet 33.83
stem seals.
Exhaust 31.50
Angle of inlet and exhaust valve guides :
Inlet α 1 = 23°45
Exhaust α 2 = 22°12
VALVE SEATS
Seat angle α
Inlet and exhaust 90°
Seat width (mm) X

Inlet 1.6
Exhaust 2.1
Exterior diameter (mm) D

Inlet 35.239 to 35.264
Exhaust 33.139 to 33.164
12956R
87428R
10-9
Specifications 10
Position of the inlet and exhaust valve guides in CAMSHAFT
relation to the gasket surfaces ( in mm )
Camshaft identification :
Inlet A = 46.8
the longest camshafts are mounted on the front
Exhaust A = 45
bank (cylinders 1 - 2 - 3), and are identified by a
marking at ( D ).
96794R 12677R
Valve springs ( in mm ) : Inlet D = A 718

Exhaust D = E 720
Free length 41.30
25.2 daN.m 33.2 X : Timing side

Length under load of
58 daN.m 24
Length (coils touching) 21.6
Wire diameter 3.70
Internal diameter 19.3
External diameter 27.3
10-10
Specifications 10
The shortest camshafts are mounted on the rear Camshaft bearing diameter ( mm )
bank (cylinders 4 - 5 - 6), and are identified by a
marking at ( F ) Flywheel end
1 27.959 to 27.98
2 27.959 to 27.98
3 27.959 to 27. 98
4 30.950 to 30.975
Timing end
Timing diagram (cannot be checked)

- Inlet opening retard * - 7° 53’
- Inlet closing retard 37° 50’
- Exhaust opening advance 38° 07’
- Exhaust opening advance** - 7° 50’
12676R
* As the inlet opening retard is negative, the
opening of the valve is after TDC.
Inlet F = A 717
Exhaust F = E 719 ** As the exhaust closing advance is negative,
the closing of the valve is before TDC.
X : timing side
End play ( mm )
Between 0.070 and 0.27, this is determined at
the central bearing of the cylinder bearing
block.
Number of bearings 4
Cylinder head camshaft bearing diameter (mm)
Flywheel end
1 28.03 to 28.096
2 28.03 to 28.096
3 28.03 to 28.096
4 31.01 to 31.049
Timing end
10-11
Specifications 10
PISTONS
The gudgeon pin is fully floating in the connec-

ting rod and the piston.
The gudgeon pin is secured by two circlips.
Piston marking
11953S
1 - TDC fixed marking on cylinder block
2 - TDC mobile marking on flywheel
3 - BDC mobile marking on flywheel
4 - Inlet opening retard (IOR)

12961R
5 - Exhaust closing advance (ECA)
6 - Inlet closing retard (ICR) - The offset between the gudgeon pin hole (1)
and the piston axis of symmetry (2) is 0.5 ±
7 - Exhaust opening advance (EOA) 0.15 mm.
- The piston mounting direction is shown by the

marking (3) ↑ plus DT towards the timing side.
- The piston class is given by the marking (4) (pis-

ton class A-B-C).
- The marking (5) is for the supplier’s reference

only.
10-12
Specification 10
MARKING OF THE PISTON DIAMETER IN Significance of marking ( 6 ) on the cylinder block
RELATION TO THE CYLINDER DIAMETER
Piston Piston Diameter Cylinder

marking (mm) diameter (mm)
86.550 to 87 to 87.007
A
86.957 (excl) (excl)
86.957 (incl) 87.007 (incl) to

B
to 86.964 (excl) 87.014 (excl)
86.964 to 86.971 87.014 to 87.021

C
(incl) (incl)
The markings of the piston diameters ( 6 ) are en-

graved on the cylinder block (above the oil filter)
DI1048
7 - Indicates timing end
8 - Front bank of cylinders
9 - Rear bank of cylinders
10 - Cylinder n°1 (front bank)
13 - Cylinder n°4 (rear bank)

12766R
CYLINDER LINERS
These are of the "dry" type ( non -regrindable )
10-13
Specifications 10
MEASURING THE PISTON DIAMETER Section clearance
Measurement of the piston diameter must be car-
ried out at a point where A = 45 mm.
Piston rings Section clearance ( mm )
Upper ring 0.20 to 0.35
Taper compression
0.40 to 0.65
piston ring
Scraper ring 0.25 to 0.50
Gudgeon pin:
86928-4R
PISTON RINGS
Three rings (thickness in mm) :
- Upper piston ring 1.5
- Taper compression piston ring 1.5
- Scraper ring 3
12962R
Length : 55.7 to 56 mm
External diameter : E = 21.99 to 22 mm
Internal diameter : I = 12.55 to 12.75mm
C = 15.8 to 16.5 mm
Note : the shaft is biconical, two machined areas

allow the mass of the moving parts to be reduced.
12960G
10-14
Specifications 10
Connecting rods Crankshaft:
Big end end float: 0.20 to 0.80 mm
Number of bearings 4
Distance between big and little ends : 154 mm
Roll hardened journals :
When fitting the big end bearing shells, ensure
that the hole ( 16 ) in the bearing shell coincides - Nominal diameter (mm) 65.971 to 65.990
exactly with the opening ( 17 ) in the connecting
rod.
Roll hardened crankpins :
- Nominal diameter (mm) 51.171 to 51.190
Six crankpins offset by 60°
Crankshaft end float (mm) : 0.1 to 0.3
Note : The two flats on the crankshaft head drive

the oil pump.
Marking on crankshaft :
Marking of the crankshaft journal diameter

classes ( 18 ).
12682G
IMPORTANT
Do not use a scriber tool for the marking of the
big end caps in relation to their bodies, in order to
avoid starting any cracks in the connecting rods.
Use an indelible pencil instead.
12952R
10-15
Specifications 10
Significance of the marking : CRANKSHAFT BEARING SHELLS
Fitting direction
- For bearings 1 - 3 - 4, place the grooved shell

24 ) on the cylinder block side and the non-
grooved shell ( 25 ) on the bearing block side
DI1049
19 Indicates timing end
20 Marks the diameter class of journal n°1
98201R2
Table of diameter classes of the bearing journals

- For bearing 2, the end flanges are part of the
Marking of class on Journal diameter half-shell. The grooved shell (26) is fitted on the
crankshaft ( mm ) cylinder block side and the shell without the
groove ( 27 ) on the bearing block side.
5 65.971 to 65.974
6 65.975 to 65.978
7 65.979 to 65.982
8 65.983 to 65.986
9 65.987 to 65.990
98200R2
10-16
Specifications 10
Determining the class of the crankshaft bearing shells
The upper half-shells are grooved and the lower ones are smooth.It is vital to mark the position of the bea-
ring shells, as the class may be different for each bearing of the bearing block.
There is only one class of upper bearing shells (Cylinder block side) .
The operating clearance ( radial clearance ) of the crankshaft bearings must be between 0.026 and 0.053
mm and is obtained by creating four classes of lower bearing shells (bearing block side).
The bearing shell classes are determined by the measurement of each bearing . The result is marked on the
cylinder block ( 28 ) and on the crankshaft ( 18 ).
Cylinder block Crankshaft
12766R2 12952R
10-17
Specifications 10
Significance of the marking ( Cylinder block ) : Significance of marking ( on crankshaft) :
DI1050 DI1049
29 Indicates timing end 19 Indicates timing end
30 Diameter class of bearing n°1 20 Marking of diameter class of journal n°1
Table of different diameter classes of bearings Table of different diameter classes of journals
Marking of class on Bearing diameter Marking of class on Journal diameter

cylinder block ( mm ) crankshaft ( mm )
1 72 to 72.004 5 65.971 to 65.974
2 72.005 to 72.009 6 65.975 to 65.978
3 72.010 to 72.014 7 65.979 to 65.982
4 72.015 to 72.019 8 65.983 to 65.986
9 65.987 to 65.990
10-18
Specifications 10
Method for selection of lower half-shell:
Note the different classes on the crankshaft and on the cylinder block
On crankshaft 5689
On cylinder block 2344
Bearing n°1 5 689 Bearing n°2 56 89

2 344 2 3 44
According to the information in the following According to the information in the following
table, a yellow C3 class bearing shell is required. table, a yellow C3 class bearing shell is required.
Bearing n°3 56 8 9 Bearing n°4 568 9

23 4 4 234 4
According to the information in the following According to the information in the following
table, a yellow C3 class bearing shell is required . table, a blue C 2 class bearing shell is required.
Cylinder block class marking
Crankshaft class
marking
DI1047
10-19
Specifications 10
Table of thicknesses of crankshaft bearing shells
Half-shell Marking Class Thickness( mm )
Upper Grooved 2.999 to 3.005

( no marking )
Lower Black, smooth C1 2.987 to 2.993
Lower Blue, smooth C2 2.995 to 3.001
Lower Yellow, smooth C3 3.003 to 3.009
Lower Red, smooth C4 3.011 to 3.017
OIL PUMP Exploded view of the oil pump.
Minimum oil pressure at 80 °C ( in bar )
- Idle speed 2
- 3000 rpm 5
The oil pump is driven by the two flats at ( 34 ).
12917S1
NOTE : Fill the pump with oil (in order to facilitate

repriming).
12952R1
The pump is a rotor type pump.
10-20
Specifications 10
Mounting the engine on the DESVIL stand Remove the engine support plate Mot. 792-03
from the DESVIL stand.
Remove:
Fit the engine support tool Mot. 1435 onto the en-
- the starter motor heat shield, gine.
- the starter motor ,
12779-1R 12950R
- the clutch and the flywheel using tool Mot.

1431.
12656R
10-21
Specifications 10
CONSUMABLES
Part Number
Type Quantity Component concerned
( SODICAM )
Ravitol S 56 - Cleaning parts 77 01 421 513
Loctite Frenetanch (braking and 1 to 2drops - 77 01 394 070

sealing resin)
Décapjoint Coat Cleaning gasket faces 77 01 405 952
Autojoint OR Coat Camshaft bearing block 77 01 422 751
PRECAUTIONS PARTS TO BE REPLACED ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN

REMOVED
WASHING THE ENGINE
- All seals.
Protect the timing and alternator belts to avoid
splashing water and washing products on to - Flywheel bolts.
them.
- Valve guides .
Do not allow water to penetrate the air inlet
pipes. - Cylinder head bolts if their length is greater
than 149.5 mm.
FITTING OF THREAD INSERTS
- Crankshaft bearing block bolt if their length is
The threaded holes in all the engine components greater than :
may be repaired using thread inserts, except the
mounting holes of : •for M8 bolts : 119 mm.
- the cylinder head, •for M11 bolts : 131. 5 mm.
- the crankshaft bearing block.
10-22
Special tooling required 10
Method Part
Diagram Description
reference number
Mot. 11 00 01 072 100 Crankshaft bearing extractor.
68603S1
Mot. 445 00 00 044 500 Oil filter wrench.
69716S1
Magnetized adapter for cylinder head angle

Mot. 591-02 00 00 059 102
tightening wrench.
77889S1
Angle tightening wrench for tightening the

Mot. 591-04 00 00 059 104
cylinder head, 1/2" drive with index.
78181S
Mot. 1273 00 00 127 300 Tool for checking belt tension
96508S1
Mot. 1280-01 00 00 128 001 Oil filter cover
97160-1S1
Pliers to remove valve stem seals

Mot. 1335 00 00 133 500
98503S
10-23
Method Part number
Diagram Description
Reference
Mot. 1428 00 00 142 800 Camshaft locking tool.
13290S1
Timing belt tension wheel setting fork.

Mot. 1429 00 00 142 900
13289S1
Five pins for setting camshaft and crankshaft

Mot. 1430 00 00 143 000
pulleys.
13293S1
Mot. 1430-01 00 00 143 001 Control pin
13292S1
Mot. 1431 00 00 143 100 Flywheel immobiliser.
13284S1
Tool for fitting camshaft seal.

Mot. 1432 00 00 143 200
13286S1
10-24
Method Part
Diagram Description
Reference Number
Tool for fitting crankshaft seal at flywheel

Mot. 1433 00 00 143 300
end
96898-1S1
Tool for fitting crankshaft seal (timing

Mot. 1434 00 00 143 400
end).
13287S1
Mot. 1435 00 00 143 500 Engine support tool, fits on DESVIL stand.
12950S1
Mot. 1436 00 00 143 600 Timing belt locking pin.
13288S1
10-25
Equipment required 10
Description
Ring for fitting piston with piston rings inside cylinder liner (all types).
83391S
Set of CERGYDIS C108 NEWAY burrs for grinding valve seats
Valve lifter
12/14 standard 1/2" female Torx sockets ( 12.7 mm square).
Tool for angle tightening bearing cap bolts, for crankshaft, cylinder heads,
etc.
Piston ring pliers
10-26
Engine repair 10
EXPLODED VIEW OF CYLINDER HEAD
PRN1204
10-27
Engine repair 10
Drain the engine oil and cooling

circuit.
12771-1S1
Remove the engine electrical wi-

ring loom (diagrams 1 to 9 )
12770S1
10-28
Engine repair 10
12771S1
12769S1
10-29
Engine repair 10
4
12772S1
12773S1
10-30
Engine repair 10
12757S1
12756S1
10-31
Engine repair 10
12774S1
12775S1
10-32
Engine repair 10
Remove from the top of engine in the order recommended below (diagrams 10 to 48)
10
12759S1
11
12758S1
10-33
Engine repair 10
12
12761S1
13
12683S1
10-34
Engine repair 10
14
12760S1
15
12762S1
10-35
Engine repair 10
16
12765S1
17
Thermostat
12763S1
10-36
Engine repair 10
18
12764S1
Release the three bolts at ( 1 ).
Slacken bolt ( 2 ) up to the conical section (3 ) ( while holding the fork wrench).
Pivot the wrench to the left to slacken the belt.
19
12678G
10-37
Engine repair 10
20
12754S1
21
12753S1
10-38
Engine repair 10
22
12752S1
23
12751S1
10-39
Engine repair 10
24
12750S1
25
12749S1
10-40
Engine repair 10
26
12748S1
27
12747S1
10-41
Engine repair 10
28
12746S1
29
12721S1
10-42
Engine repair 10
Turn the engine in the operating

direction to bring the timing to
its setting point and simulta-
neously insert pins Mot. 1430 in-
to the crankshaft and camshafts.
30
12720-1R3
Note : The camshaft pinning

operation becomes easier after
having slackened the sprocket
bolts at ( 1 ) and turned the
camshaft hubs using tool
Mot. 1428.
31
12716R1
10-43
Engine repair 10
Fit a 75 mm M8 bolt ( 2 ) and

tighten until it touches at ( A )
(without forcing it).
32
12720-1R4
Slacken the three bolts at ( 3 );

it is vital that the bolt at (4) re-
mains tight.
33
12715-1R2
10-44
Engine repair 10
Position tool Mot. 1429, slacke-

ning bolt ( 2 ) if necessary: fit a
35 mm M8 bolt ( 5 ) and tigh-
ten it until tool Mot. 1429 locks.
Slacken bolt ( 2 ) as far as possi-

ble to slacken the timing belt,
then remove it.
34
12719R1
35
12716R1
10-45
Engine repair 10
Timing plate
36
12715S1
37
12714S1
10-46
Engine repair 10
38
12713S1
Power assisted steering pump

mounting.
39
12712S1
10-47
Engine repair 10
40
12711S1
41
12710S1
10-48
Engine repair 10
42
12709S1
43
12723S1
10-49
Engine repair 10
44
12724S1
45
12725S1
10-50
Engine repair 10
IMPORTANT: When removing the camshaft bearing block covers , it is imperative not to damage the seals
( 1 ) which are profiled on the part.
This seal can endure several removal operations. If damaged, it can be partly repaired using the sealing pro-
duct Autojoint OR.
12684R
46
12726S1
10-51
Engine repair 10
47
12727S1
48
12728S1
10-52
Engine repair 10
Stripping the cylinder heads :
Rear cylinder head
12692S1
12693S1
10-53
Engine repair 10
Front cylinder head.
12694S1
12695S1
10-54
Engine repair 10
Remove the hydraulic tappets. Front cylinder head (viewed from the flywheel end)
Compress the valve springs
Remove the collits, the upper cups, the springs,

the valves, the valve seals using tool Mot. 1335
and the lower cups.
Place the parts in order.
Cleaning
It is very important not to scratch the sealing

faces of aluminium parts.
Use the product Decapjoint to dissolve any part of

the seal which remains. 12957R
Apply the product to the part to be cleaned; wait Rear cylinder head (viewed from the flywheel end)
about ten minutes, then remove it by means of a
wooden spatula.
The wearing of gloves is recommended during

this operation.
The utmost care should be taken in carrying out

this operation to prevent foreign bodies from en-
tering the oilways feeding oil under pressure to
the camshafts (oilways located both in the cylin-
der block and in the cylinder head) and in the oil
return pipe.
CHECKING THE GASKET FACE BOW
Check with a straight edge and a set of shims to

determine if there is any gasket face bow. 12958R
The repair cylinder head gasket is marked by a

Maximum bow : 0.05 mm hole (2) in the tab and is 1.65 ± 0.04 mm thick.
During repairs, the cylinder heads may be re-

ground by 0.20 mm. Regrinding must be carried
out on both cylinder heads.
Reground cylinder heads must be marked with

the letter R (1) engraved using an electric engra-
ver.
12959R
10-55
Engine repair 10
REGRINDING OF THE VALVE SEATS
Inlet Exhaust
- Port width X = 1.6mm - Port width X = 2.1 mm
- Angle α = 90° - Angle α = 90°
The port (1) is straightened with cutter 230, angle The port (1) is straightened with cutter 274, angle
45°. Reduce the width of this port at (2) with cut- 45°. Reduce the width of this port at (2) with cut-
ter n° 605 angle 65° until width (X) is obtained. ter n° 605 angle 65° until width (X) is obtained.
91580R2
NOTE: Observe the position of the valve on its seat.
88988-1R
10-56
Engine repair 10
Check that all the ball valves ( 3 ) in the cylinder
head open correctly. REFITTING THE CYLINDER HEAD
Front cylinder head Place the new valves in position (26). Lap them in
gently on their respective seats. Ensure that all
parts are clean and marked, then refit.
Lubricate all the parts.
Place the spring base washers in position (27) .
Fit the seals (28) on the valve guides (29) with the
aid of a pipe wrench.
Position :
- the new valves as you go along (26),
- the springs (30),
- the cups (31).
Compress the springs.
Position the collits (32).

12954R
Rear cylinder head
12953R 77678R4
10-57
Engine repair 10
Check the end play of the camshaft, which should The shortest camshafts are fitted on the rear bank
be 0.070 to 0.27 mm. This play is determined at (cylinders 4 - 5 - 6),and are identified by a marking
the central bearing of the bearing block. at ( F )
Positioning and identification of camshafts
The longest camshafts are fitted on the front

bank (cylinders 1 - 2 - 3 ), and are identified by a
marking at ( D ).
12676R
Inlet F = A 717
Exhaust F = E 719
X : timing end
12677R
Inlet D = A 718
Exhaust D = E 720
X : timing end
10-58
Engine repair 10
Place a bead of Autojoint OR on

the gasket surface at ( A ) and
check for dowels at ( 1 ).
12695R1
Front cylinder head
Refitting of the camshaft bea-

ring blocks :
- Hand tighten then tighten
progressively the mounting
bolts in the order described
Finally tighten bolts to a tor-
que of 0.8 daN.m.
12694R1
10-59
Engine repair 10
Rear cylinder head
12692R
Fitting of camshaft seals using

tool Mot. 1432
12722S1
10-60
Engine repair 10
EXPLODED VIEW OF CYLINDER BLOCK
PRN1205
10-61
Engine repair 10
Removal of lower engine in the
order recommended below
( diagrams 49 to 58 ).
49
12733S1
50
12732S1
10-62
Engine repair 10
IMPORTANT : when removing
the oil pump, it is vital not to
damage the seals (1). (Seals pro-
filed on part). These seals can
endure several removal opera-
tions. If damaged, they can be
partly repaired with the sealing
product Autojoint Or.
12680R
51
12731S1
10-63
Engine repair 10
IMPORTANT : when removing
the sump, it is vital not to da-
mage the seals (1). (Seals profi-
led on part). These seals can en-
dure several removal opera-
tions. If damaged, they can be
partly repaired with the sealing
product Autojoint Or.
12679R1
52
12691S1
10-64
Engine repair 10
53
12690S1
54
12689S1
10-65
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55
12688S1
Mark the big end caps according

to their body.
Important: do not use a scriber

tool for the marking. In order to
avoid cracking of the connecting
rod, use an indelible pencil.
56
12687S1
10-66
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57
12686S1
It is vital to mark the position of

the shells, as the class may be
different for each bearing in the
block
58
12685S1
10-67
Engine repair 10
Check the piston ring play : Stagger the rings.
Upper piston ring 0.20 to 0.35 mm
Taper compression piston ring 0.40 to 0.65 mm
Scraper ring 0.25 to 0.50 mm
FITTING THE PISTON RINGS
The piston rings, which are adjusted in the facto-

ry, should move freely in their grooves.
Ensure they are fitted the correct way round.
72552R
Clean the crankshaft by passing a wire into the lu-

brication channels and clean the cylinder block
and bearing block gasket faces.
Replace the bearing at the end of the crankshaft

(flywheel end) if necessary using tool Mot. 11.
12960G
12951R
10-68
Engine repair 10
CRANKSHAFT BEARING SHELLS - For bearing 2, the end flanges are part of the
half shell. The grooved shell ( 26 ) is fitted on
Fitting direction the cylinder block side and the shell without
the groove ( 27 ) on the bearing block side.
- For bearings 1 - 3 - 4, fit the shells with the
groove ( 24 ) on the cylinder block side and the
shells without the groove ( 25 ) on the bearing
block side.
98200R2
Determining the crankshaft line shell class (see

98201R2 section "Specifications").
10-69
Engine repair 10
Fit the crankshaft and bearing block into position and torque tighten the bolts, following the order recommended below.
12688R
Important : do not re-use bolts whose length exceeds:
- For M8 bolts : 119 mm
- For M11 bolts : 131.5 mm
Tightening method:
- Re-used bolts must be brushed and lubricated with engine oil under the heads and on the threads.
- Tighten all bolts by hand.
- Tighten the M11 bolts to 3 daN.m, then the M8 bolts to 1 daN.m (in the recommended order).
- Tighten the edge bolts ( A ) M6 to 1 daN.m (tighten in a spiral).
- Completely slacken the M8 and M11 bolts.
- Retighten the M11 bolts, bolt by bolt, to 3 daN.m then angle tighten by 180°, then tighten the M8 bolts to
1 daN.m then angle tighten by 180° (in the recommended order).
Check the crankshaft end float which should be between 0.1 and 0.3 mm.
Remove the bearing block and the crankshaft once more.
10-70
Engine repair 10
Refitting
Lubricate the pistons.
Fit the "piston - connecting rod"

assemblies into the cylinder
block using the ring.
Take care when fitting the "pis-

ton - connecting rod" assemblies
- the arrow should point to-
wards the timing end and the jet
should be on the opposite side
to the oil filter.
12686S1
Fit the crankshaft ( lubricate the

journals and crankpins) and tigh-
ten the bearing caps to 2 daN.m
then angle tighten by 74°.
Apply a bead of Autojoint OR on

the gasket face at ( A ) and fit a
new O ring at ( B ).
12687R
10-71
Engine repair 10
Fit the bearing block into position and torque tighten the bolts, following the order recommended below.
12688R
Important : do not re-use bolts whose length exceeds:
- For M8 bolts : 119 mm
- For M11 bolts : 131.5 mm
Tightening method:
- Re-used bolts must be brushed and lubricated with engine oil under the heads and on the threads.
- Tighten all bolts by hand.
- Tighten the M11 bolts to 3 daN.m, then the M8 bolts to 1 daN.m (in the recommended order).
- Tighten the edge bolts ( A ) M6 to 1 daN.m (tighten in a spiral).
- Completely slacken the M8 and M11 bolts.
- Retighten the M11 bolts, bolt by bolt, to 3 daN.m then angle tighten by 180°, then tighten the M8 bolts to
1 daN.m then angle tighten by 180° (in the recommended order).
10-72
Engine repair 10
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
12689S1
Clean mesh ( 3 ) of the strainer

by removing clip ( 1 ) and rubber
fitting ( 2 ).
12916R
10-73
Engine repair 10
12690S1
12691S1
10-74
Engine repair 10
Torque tighten the sump in the

recommended order.
Hand tighten all the bolts, but do

not lock them.
Tighten the bolts to a torque of

0.8 daN.m.
13154R
Refit the oil pump:

Hand tighten all the bolts, then
torque tighten to 0.8 daN.m in
the recommended order.
12731R1
10-75
Engine repair 10
Fit the crankshaft seal using tool

Mot. 1434.
13393R
Refit the timing sprocket, tighte-

ning to a torque of
4 daN.m then an angle of 80°.
12732S1
10-76
Engine repair 10
Refit the water pump with a new

O ring seal and torque tighten to
0.8 daN.m beginning with bolt
( A ) then ( B ) and ( C ).
12733R
12730S
10-77
Engine repair 10
Position the pistons half way.
Fit the cylinder head gaskets, with tabs ( 1 ) towards the outside and check the oilway openings ( 2 ) are cor-
rectly positioned.
12729R
10-78
Engine repair 10
REFITTING THE CYLINDER HEADS
Check the length of the bolts under the heads which should be 147.5 ± 0.3 mm.
Do not use bolts of length greater than 149.5 mm.
Re-used bolts should be brushed and lubricated with engine oil under the heads and on the threads.
METHOD FOR TIGHTENING THE CYLINDER HEAD
12728R
- Pretighten to 2 daN.m in the recommended order.
- Slacken bolt ( 1 ) completely.
- Retighten bolt ( 1 ) to 1.5 daN.m, then angle tighten by 225°.
- Carry out the same operations for the other bolts.
Carry out the same operations for the other cylinder head.
Cylinder head gasket thickness : nominal dimension= 1.45 ± 0.04 mm.

repair dimension = 1.65 ± 0.04 mm.
10-79
Engine repair 10
Hand tighten all the bolts wi-

thout locking them then torque
tighten to 1 daN.m ( in the re-
commended order).
12726R1
12725S1
10-80
Engine repair 10
12724S1
Hand tighten all the bolts, pre-

tighten to 1 daN.m ( in the re-
commended order ), then torque
tighten to 2.5 daN.m ( in the re-
commended order ).
12723R
10-81
Engine repair 10
Torque tighten the bolts to

6 daN.m.
12709S1
Torque tighten the pulley to 8

daN.m.
12710S1
10-82
Engine repair 10
12711S1
12712S1
10-83
Engine repair 10
Torque tighten the pulleys to 8

daN.m.
12713S1
12714S1
10-84
Engine repair 10
Tighten bolt ( 1 ) to a torque of

1 daN.m and hand tighten the
three other bolts without locking
them.
12715R
Fit the camshaft sprockets as

shown on the diagram.
Check that the hub key is cor-

rectly located in the camshaft.
12717S1
10-85
Engine repair 10
Tighten the camshaft hubs to a

torque of 2 daN.m then angle
tighten by 60°, locking them
using tool Mot. 1428.
12716R1
Position the camshafts and the

crankshaft at the setting point,
pinning them using tool Mot.
1430.
Fit bolt ( 5 ) M8, length 35 mm

and tighten until tool Mot. 1429
locks.
Fit bolt ( 2 ) M8, length 75 mm .
Turn the camshaft sprockets clo-

ckwise to the stop at the bottom
of the slots.
Torque tighten bolts ( 1 ) to

0.5 daN.m then slacken them by
45°.
12718R1
10-86
Engine repair 10
Tighten the three bolts ( 3 ) to 1

daN.m then slacken them by 45°.
12715-1R3
Fit the timing belt on the cranks-

haft sprocket and immobilise the
belt using clip Mot. 1436.
12923R1
10-87
Engine repair 10
Fit the belt on the pulley ( 1), ensuring that section ( A ) is correctly tensioned.
Gently turn the left hand exhaust camshaft sprocket ( 2 ) anti-clockwise to engage the belt.
Note :
Flatten the belt on the left hand exhaust camshaft sprocket. The angular movement value of the sprocket in
relation to the belt should not exceed the width of one tooth and the sprockets must not be at the bottom of
the slot.
Engage the belt:
- on the left hand inlet camshaft ( 3 ) as above,
- on the pulley ( 4 ),
- on the right hand inlet camshaft sprocket ( 5 ) then the right hand exhaust camshaft sprocket ( 6 ), (as be-
fore on the left hand camshafts),
- at the same time on the tension wheel ( 7 ), the water pump sprocket ( 8 ) and the pulley ( 9 ).
12719R2
10-88
Engine repair 10
Remove clip Mot. 1436, and posi-

tion the tool for checking belt
tension Mot. 1273.
Turn the sensor wheel until it en-

gages ( three clicks).
Adjust bolt ( 2 )to obtain the re-

commended fitting value of 83
± 2 SEEM Units.
Check and adjust the value if ne-

cessary.
12720R1
Torque tighten to 1 daN.m in the

recommended order :
bolts 10, 11, 12.
12715-1R4
10-89
Engine repair 10
Important: check that the camshaft pulleys are not at the bottom of the slot ( by removing one bolt).
If they are, repeat the operation for refitting the belt.
Tighten bolts ( 1 ) for the camshaft sprockets to 1 daN.m beginning with the left hand exhaust camshaft.
12720-1R5
Remove pins Mot. 1430 from the camshafts and the crankshaft.
Turn the engine over twice in the operating direction.
Pin the crankshaft only.
Slacken the following bolts by 45° : ( 10 ), ( 11 ), ( 12 ).
Remove bolt ( 5 ), and gently slacken bolt ( 2 ) to ensure tool Mot. 1429 slides with no play
( Important - wait one minute for the tension wheel to react).
Check the sliding of tool Mot. 1429 and remove it.
Torque tighten to 2.5 daN.m bolts ( 10 ), ( 11 ), ( 12 ) ( in the recommended order ).
Remove bolt ( 2 ) and the crankshaft pin.
Turn the engine over twice in the operating direction.
10-90
Engine repair 10
1) Pin in this order:
- the crankshaft using tool Mot. 1430,
- the left hand exhaust camshaft ( A ).
IMPORTANT :
- if pin Mot. 1430 goes into position, slacken by 45° bolts ( 1 ) of the camshaft sprocket,
- if pin Mot. 1430 does not go into position, the camshaft pinning operation is made easier by first
slackening by 45° bolt ( 1), and turning the hub using tool Mot. 1428.
2) Pin the left hand inlet camshaft ( B )

IMPORTANT :
- if pin Mot. 1430 goes into position, slacken by 45° bolts ( 1 ) of the camshaft sprocket,
- if pin Mot. 1430 does not go into position, the camshaft pinning operation is made easier by first
slackening by 45° bolt ( 1), and turning the hub using tool Mot. 1428.
3) Carry out the same operations in the order indicated, first to the right hand inlet camshaft ( C ) then the
right hand exhaust camshaft ( D ).
4) Tighten bolts ( 1 ) to a torque of 1 daN.m beginning with sprocket ( A ), then ( B ), then ( C ) and ( D ).
5) Remove pins Mot. 1430 from the camshafts and the crankshaft.
12720-1R6
10-91
Engine repair 10
Checking the timing
Turn the engine over twice in

the operating direction.
Pin the crankshaft using tool

Mot.1430.
Check that the camshaft test pin

Mot.1430-01 fits freely into the
cylinder heads and stops against
the camshaft sprockets.
If it does not, repeat the opera-

tion for fitting the belt.
Remove crankshaft pin

Mot.1430.
12721-1R1
Refit ( continued ), in the re-

commended order below.
( diagrams 59 to 68 )
59
12721S1
10-92
Engine repair 10
60
12746S1
61
12747S1
10-93
Engine repair 10
62
12748S1
63
12749S1
10-94
Engine repair 10
64
12750S1
65
12751S1
10-95
Engine repair 10
66
12752S1
67
12753S1
10-96
Engine repair 10
68
12754S1
10-97
Engine repair 10
Refitting the accessories belt
Slacken bolt ( 2 )up to the tapered section ( 3 ).
Pivot the fork wrench to the right then tighten bolts ( 2 ) and ( 4 ) to a torque of 2.5 daN.m and then the two
bolts ( 1 ).
12678G2
10-98
Engine repair 10
12764S1
12763S1
10-99
Engine repair 10
12765S1
12762S1
10-100
Engine repair 10
Tighten the manifold nuts to a torque of 3 daN.m.
12760S1
12683S1
10-101
Engine repair 10
12761S1
12758S1
10-102
Engine repair 10
12759S1
Refit the engine wiring harness

in the recommended order
( diagrams 69 to 77 )
69
12775S1
10-103
Engine repair 10
70
12774S1

4.5 daN.m.
71
12756S1
10-104
Engine repair 10

2 daN.m.
72
12757S1
73
12773S1
10-105
Engine repair 10
74
12772S1
75
12769S1
10-106
Engine repair 10
76
12771S1
77
12770S1
10-107
Engine repair 10
Remove the engine from the

DESVIL stand and the engine
support tool Mot. 1435.
Fit the crankshaft seal on the

flywheel end using tool Mot.
1433.
13394R
NOTE : Tool Mot. 1433 has a specific direction:

opening ( 1 ) opposite the index on the
crankshaft.
Refit:
- the flywheel, torque tightening the bolts to 2

daN.m then angle tighten by 60° immobilising
the flywheel using Mot. 1431,
- the clutch,
- the starter motor and its heat shield.
96898-1R1
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Workshop Repair Manual

6 cylinders - L7X 700 - 701

77 11 195 335 JULY 1997 Edition Angl

10 ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS

- Section view 10- 2

- Tightening torques (in daN.m or degrees) 10- 4

- Special tooling required 10-23

- Equipment required 10-26

- Engine repair 10-27

In this manual you will find three large sections :

• All dimensions are expressed in millimetres (mm) unless specified otherwise.

• The tightening torques are given in decaNewtonmetre (daN.m).

• The electrical resistances are given in ohms ( Ω).

• The voltages are expressed in (V).

Tightening torques expressed without tolerances are to be observed :

- At A : The engine type and homologation

- At B : Renault identity and the engine

- At C : The engine fabrication number.

Bore Stroke Capacity

Description Tightening torques

Camshaft bearing cap bolts 0.8

Cylinder head bolts *

Bearing cap cover bolts 1

Air distributor bolts and nuts **

Engine and cylinder head support bolts 6

Timing pulley bolts 8

Timing belt tension plate shouldered bolt 1

Timing belt tension plate mounting bolt 2.5

Camshaft pulley hub mounting bolt 2 and angle tighten by 60°

Camshaft pulley mounting bolt 1

Exhaust manifold nuts 3

Suspended engine mounting bolts on cylinder head 4.5

Inlet manifold bolts 2

* See tightening method on page 10-6

** See tightening method on page 10-81

Description Tightening torques

Crankshaft bearing block bolts *

Big end nuts 2 and angle tighten by 74°

Sump bolts 0.8 **

Oil pump bolts 0.8 **

Timing sprocket bolts 2 and angle tighten by 80°

Water pump bolts 0.8 ***

Mounting bolt for accessories belt tensioner support plate 2.5

Mounting bolt for accessories belt tensioner 1.5

Flywheel bolts 2 and angle tighten by 60°

* See tightening method on page 10-72

** See tightening order on page 10-75

*** See tightening order on page 10-77

CYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING METHOD

- Pretighten to 2 daN.m in the order recommended above.

- Slacken bolt ( 1 ) completely.

- Retighten bolt ( 1 ) to 1.5 daN.m, then angle tighten by 225°.

- Proceed in the same way for the other bolts.

Proceed in the same way for the other cylinder head.

Thickness of cylinder head gasket : Nominal dimension = 1.45 ± 0.04 mm.

Cylinder n°1 is situated in the front bank at the 1-6-3-5-2-4

A: front bank of cylinders

The cylinder numbers are also engraved on the

Maximum deformation : 0.05 mm

Spark plug tightening torques ( daN.m ) : 2.5 to 3