General

SPECIFICATIONS
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
TOWING
LUBRICANTS - CONSUMABLES
DRAINING - REFILLING
VALUES AND SETTINGS

77 11 190 814

OCTOBER 1996

"The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
The methods may be modified as a result of changes by the manufacturer in the
production of the various component units and accessories from which his vehicles
are constructed".

Edition Anglaise

All copyrights reserved by Renault.

Copying or translating, in part or in full, of this document or use of the service part
reference numbering system is forbidden without the prior written authority of
Renault.

Rgie Nationale des Usines Renault S.A. 1996

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General
Contents

Pages

01 SPECIFICATIONS
Engine - Clutch - Gearbox
Vehicle identification

05 DRAINING - REFILLING
01-1
01-2

02 LIFTING EQUIPMENT
02-1

03 TOWING
03-1

04 LUBRICANTS - CONSUMABLES
Packaging

Engine
Gearbox
Power assisted steering

05-1
05-3
05-4

07 VALUES AND SETTINGS

Trolley jack - Axle stands

All types

Pages

04-1

Dimensions
Capacities - Grades
Belt tension
Accessories belt tension
Timing belt tension
Cylinder head tightening
Main brake components and
dimensions
Front axle setting values
Front axle checking values
Rear axle checking values
Underbody heights
Brake compensator

07-1
07-4
07-7
07-9
07-15
07-17
07-21
07-22
07-24
07-25
07-27
07-28

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine - Clutch - Gearbox

01

Engine
Vehicle type

Type of manual and automatic

gearbox

Clutch type

Type

Cubic
capacity
(cm 3)

B530 - C530 - L530

S530

C1G

1237

180 CP 3300

JB0 - JB1 - JB4 - JB5

B531 - C531 - L531

C1J

1397

180 CP 3300

JB0 - JB1 - JB4 - JB5

C2J

1397

180 CP 3300

JB0 - JB1 - JB4 - JB5

B532 - C532 - L532

C3J

1390

180 CP 3300

JB0 - JB1

B53G - B537 - C537

L53G - L537 - S537

E6J

1390

180 CP 3300

JB0 - JB1 - MB1

B53A - C53A - L53A

E7J

1390

180 CP 3300

JB1 - MB1

B535 - C535 - L535

E7J

1390

180 CP 3300

JB1 - MB1

B53W - C53W - L53W

E7F

1171

180 CP 3300

JB0 - JB1 - JB3

B53E - B53M - B533

B536 - C53E - C53M
C533 - L533 - L536

F2N

1721

200 CP 4000

JB0 - JB1 - JB3 - AD4

B53B - B53C - B53F

C53B - C53C - C53F
D53C - L53B - L53C L53F

F3N

1721

200 CP 4000

AD4 - JB3 - MB3

B53V - B53Y - B538

C53V - C53Y - C538
D53V - D53Y - L53V
L53Y - L538 - 353A
353C - 353D - 353F
453A - 453C - 453D
453F - 453H - 553A
553C - 553D - 553F
553H - 853A - 853C
853F

F3P

1794

200 CP 4000

AD4 - JB3 - JC5

B53D - B539 - C53D

C539 - D53D - L53D
L539

F7P

1764

200 CP 4400

JB3 - JC5

B53I - B53J - B53K

B53T - B53Z - B534
C53I - C53J - C53K
C53T - C53Z - C534
L53I - L53J - L53K
L53T - L53Z - L534
S53I - S53J - S53K S534

F8Q

1870

B53H - B53P - C53P

L53H - L53P

200 CPV 4600

JB1 - JB3 - JC5

200 CPV 3500

01-1

SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle identification

01

IDENTIFICATION OF F3P ENGINES WITH REDUCED CUBIC CAPACITY

ENGINE

APPROVAL
LETTER

NUMBER

704

706

708

760

706

760

765

VEHICLE
TYPE

X53 Y

053 A

F3P

053 B - F - H
X53 V

053 C - D - H
A

682
X53 8

Definition of identification X and 0

X53 Y = B53 Y, C53 Y, L53 Y

Vehicle type code starting with a letter.

053A = 353 A, 453 A

Vehicle type code starting with a number.

The reduced cubic capacity can be identified using

the type approval letter (B) on the engine plate.

C D
A
B
C
D
E
F

000 0 000 /
0000000
F

E
90775

01-2

:
:
:
:
:
:

the engine type

the vehicle type approval letter
the identity of RENAULT SA
the engine number
the engine manufacturing number
letter indicating the factory at which the engine was manufactured (e.g.: C for Clon)

SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle identification

01

LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

Position n 1

Position n 3

95890-1R

Adhesive plate (D) is attached to the chassis on the

side of the right front door.
92025R

Plates (A) and (B) may be separate or on a single

plate (according to specification).

Position n 2

94946R

Plate (C) is located on the front panel.

01-3

SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle identification

01

METAL PLATE (Position n 1)

Rectangular plate

Oval plate

REGIE NATIONALE

DES USINES RENAULT

B2

X*0* 0000

B1

XX0000

000

0000 kg

0000 kg

1 - 0000 kg

2 - 0000 kg

00000
00 000
000
X 0000000
0000

00000000

0000

This consists of:

At 1 : the vehicle type
At 2 : special features of the vehicle*
At 3 : the basic equipment * (see table),
At 4 : options,
At 5 : the manufacturing number,
At 6 : the vehicle model year* or paint identification code*,
At 7 : the factory at which the vehicle was assembled:
A : Portugal
B : Batilly
C : Creil
D : Douai
E : Spain
F : Flins
G : Grand Couronne
H : Haren
J : Billancourt
K : Dieppe
N : Mexico
P : Mexico
Q : A.M.C.
S : Sandouville
T : Matra Romorantin
U : Maubeuge
W : Spain Valladolid
X : Heuliez
Y : Yugoslavia
Z : U.S.A.

This consists of;

At A : the manufacturers name,
At B : the EU official approval number, including:
At B1 : the number of the country granting the EU approval
At B2 : the approval number for the vehicle type.
At C : the official type number preceded by the
manufacturers worldwide identification
code (for example VF1 is the code for
RENAULT France),
At D : the chassis number
At E : the gross vehicle weight,
At F : the gross train weight,
At G : the maximum permissible front axle
weight,
At H : the maximum permissible rear axle
weight,
At J* : the vehicle model year or paint identification code.
* NOTE: some of these items of information are

not required for certain export markets. The

plates described above are shown in their most
complete form.

* DEPENDING ON COUNTRY OR SPECIFICATION

01-4

SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

01

METAL PLATE (Position n 2)

REGIE NATIONALE
0000
00 000 000

DES USINES RENAULT

B

AU 0000-00-00

VF1000000

00000000

0000 kg

0000 kg

1 - 0000 kg

2 - 0000 kg

00 000 000
0000000

1
3
4
7
6
8
5
2

This consists of:

: the manufacturers name,
: the EU official approval number
: the official type number preceded by the manufacturers worldwide identification code
(for example : VF1 for RENAULT France),
At D : the chassis number,
At E : the gross vehicle weight,
At F : the gross train weight,
At G : the maximum permissible front axle weight,
At H : the maximum permissible rear axle weight,
At A
At B
At C

At 1 : the vehicle type,

At 2 : the first number indicates the gearbox or the factory options
the second number indicates the level of equipment,
At 3 : the technical equipment number,
At 4 : the factory option additional equipment,
At 5 : the trim identification code,
At 6 : the paint identification code,
At 7 : the level of equipment,
At 8 : a letter indicating the factory of manufacture, followed by the manufacturing number.
WARNING: The 7 characters of the manufacturing number must not be separated. For vehicles manufactured

before that date, the manufacturing number is 7 numbers.

NOTE: some of these items of information are not required for certain export markets. The plates described
above are shown in their most complete form.

01-5

SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle identification

01

METAL PLATE (Position n 3)

REGIE NATIONALE DES

A
B

USINES RENAULT S.A.

e000-00/00000-0000-00

VF0000000

00000000

0000 kg

0000 kg

1 - 0000 kg

2 - 0000 kg

8
9

0000
00 000 000

10

00 000 000
0000000

11
12
13
14
7

Renault

VF0000000

00000000

0000

00 000 000

10

14

00 000 000

11

13

0000000

01-6

12

SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle identification

01

This consists of:

At A : the manufacturers name,
At B : the EU official approval number
At 1 : the official type number preceded by the manufacturers worldwide identification code
(for example : VF1 for RENAULT France),
At 2 : the chassis number,
At 3 : the gross vehicle weight,
At 4 : the gross train weight,
At 5 : the maximum permissible front axle weight,
At 6 : the maximum permissible rear axle weight,
At 7 : the first number indicates the gearbox or the factory options
the second number indicates the level of equipment,
At 8 : the vehicle type
At 9 : the technical equipment number,
At 10 : the factory option additional equipment,
At 11 : the level of equipment,
At 12 : the paint identification code,
At 13 : a letter indicating the factory of manufacture, followed by the manufacturing number,
At 14 : the trim identification code.
NOTE: some of these items of information are not required for certain export markets. The plates described

above are shown in their most complete form.

ALLOCATION OF THE TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT CODES

The equipment code, three letters at (9), must be documented when vehicle identification is required (ordering of replacement parts, warranty form, etc).

01-7

SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle identification

01

Due to the European depollution standards, the "ABCD" coding of some vehicles has become saturated following the introduction of new engines (letter "D"), the body code "A" therefore becomes "A".

"ABCD"

3 door hatchback

C53A

353A

5 door hatchback

B53A

553A

4 door saloon

L53A

Utility

S53A

653A

Cabriolet

D53A

853A

Renault 19 all models

X53A

053A

The engine letter"D" at A in both cases corresponds:

to engine E7J 700 when the body type is B, C, D, L, and S
X covers B, C, D, L, and S
to motor F3P 706 when the body type is 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8
0 covers 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8.
Therefore

B53A :

553A :
C53A :
353A :

Renault 19 5 door hatchback with engine E7J 700

Renault 19 5 door hatchback with engine F3P 706
Renault 19 3 door hatchback with engine E7J 700
Renault 19 3 door hatchback with engine F3P 706

REMINDER:

"A" or "A"
"BC"
"D"

= body type
= N of project (example 53)
= Engine number

01-8

"ABCD"

or

453A

LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Trolley jack - Axle stands

02

Safety symbol (special precautions to be taken when carrying out work).

ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOLS

Cha.
Cha.

280 -02
408 -02

Trolley jack pad

Trolley jack socket

Suitable axle stands must be used when using a trolley jack.

It is forbidden to lift the vehicle by taking the load under the front suspension arms. Use whichever of the
sockets Cha. 408-02 that suits the trolley jack to fit pad Cha. 280-02.

LIFTING WITH THE TROLLEY JACK FROM THE

FRONT

LIFTING WITH THE TROLLEY JACK FROM THE

REAR

Apply the handbrake or place chocks under the

rear wheels.

It is FORBIDDEN to lift the rear of the vehicle

taking the load under the rear axle. Lift each
wheel separately taking the load under the
vehicle jacking points.

Use pad Cha. 280-02.

Take the load under the front sub-frame.
Avoid the pad touching the gearbox or the
exhaust down-pipe.

92556R

For some vehicles, make a notch in tool Cha. 28002 to prevent it touching the exhaust.

91936G2

02-1

85679-1G13

LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Trolley jack - Axle stands

02

LIFTING WITH THE TROLLEY JACK FROM THE SIDE

AXLE STANDS

Use pad Cha. 280-02.

When taking the weight of the vehicle on the axle

stands ensure that the stands are under the
vehicle jacking points (1).

Take the load on the body sill, under the front

door.

Stands are to be placed under the rear end by

lifting the vehicle from the side.

Ensure that the body sill flange locates correctly in

the groove in the pad.

87709R

91936G3

02-2

85679-1G14

TOWING
All models

03

FOR TOWING, REFER TO THE LEGISLATION IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED.

NEVER USE THE DRIVESHAFT TUBES AS ATTACHMENT POINTS.

The towing points are only to be used for towing the vehicle on the road. In no circumstances are they to be
used for pulling the vehicle out of a ditch, or for any other similar operation nor are they to be used for lifting
the vehicle either directly or indirectly.

FRONT

REAR

92020S

92019S

03-1

LUBRICANTS - CONSUMABLES
Packaging
DESCRIPTION

PACK SIZE

04
PART NUMBER

GREASES
MOLYKOTE "BR2"
for bushing surfaces, thrust pad guide tube,
clutch fork pads, lower suspension arm bearings, torsion bar splines, steering box, driveshaft splines.
MOLYKOTE "33 Medium"
bushes on tubular rear axles
anti-roll bar bushes
ANTI-SEIZE
(high temperature grease) Turbo etc.

1 kg tin

77 01 421 145

100 g tube

77 01 028 179

80 ml tube

77 01 422 307

180 g sachet

77 01 366 100

Aerosol

77 01 422 308

"MOBIL CVJ" 825 Black star

or MOBIL EXF57C

for driveshaft seals

MULTIPURPOSE GREASE
wheel sensor

MECHANICAL SEALING COMPOUNDS

Perfect-seal "LOWAC"
liquid jointing compound

100 g tube

77 01 417 404

Mastic
for sealing exhaust pipe joints

1.5 kg tin

77 01 421 161

RHODORSEAL 5661

100 g tube

77 01 421 042
77 01 404 452

Kit

77 01 421 080

AUTO joint blue

jointing paste

100 g tube
45 g tube

77 01 396 227
77 01 397 027

AUTO joint or
sealing compound for the timing cover of V6
engines

100 g tube

77 01 422 751

HARDENER KIT (Rhodorseal 5661)

for sealing the sides of bearing caps

04-1

LUBRICANTS - CONSUMABLES
Packaging
DESCRIPTION

PACK SIZE

04
PART NUMBER

MECHANICAL SEALING COMPOUNDS

AUTO joint grey
sealing compound
LOCTITE 518
for sealing gearbox housings
Leak detector

100 g tube

77 01 422 750

24 ml syringe

77 01 421 162

Aerosol

77 11 143 071

ADHESIVES
"LOCTITE - FRENETANCH"
to prevent bolts coming loose but still permit
their release

24 cc bottle

77 01 394 070

"LOCTITE - FRENBLOC"
for locking bolts

24 cc bottle

77 01 394 071

"LOCTITE SCELBLOC"
for bonding bearings

24 cc bottle

77 01 394 072

"LOCTITE AUTOFORM"
for bonding the flywheel to the crankshaft

50 cc bottle

77 01 400 309

CLEANERS - LUBRICANTS
"NETELEC"
release, lubricating agent

250 g aerosol

77 01 408 464

Cleaner NC1
electrical contact cleaner

Aerosol

77 01 422 379

250 ml can
300 ml aerosol

77 01 393 112
77 01 393 111

355 ml can

77 01 423 189

420 ml aerosol

77 01 407 689

Aerosol

77 01 405 952

Carburettor cleaner

Injector cleaner
Super concentrated release agent
"DECAPJOINT "
for cleaning aluminium cylinder head gasket
faces

04-2

LUBRICANTS - CONSUMABLES
Packaging
DESCRIPTION

04

PACK SIZE

PART NUMBER

Bottle

77 01 421 135

Kit

77 01 422 752

VARNISH
"CIRCUIT PLUS"
Varnish for the repair of heated rear screens
"CONTACT PLUS"
Varnish for the repair of heated rear screen supply tabs

AIR CONDITIONING
Compressor oil ELF RIMA 100

250 ml (R12)

77 01 417 655

Fixed cubic capacity compressor oil SANDEN SP

20

250 ml (R134a)

77 11 143 700

Variable cubic capacity compressor oil SP10

250 ml (R134a)

77 01 419 313

04-3

DRAINING - REFILLING
Engine

05

ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOLS

Engine drain plug spanner

DRAINING: plug (1)

REFILLING:

ENGINES C - F

plug (2)
dipstick (3)

ENGINES C1G - C1J - C2J - C3J

98486R

92179R

ENGINE E

ENGINES E6J - E7J - E7F

98701R

92178R

05-1

DRAINING - REFILLING
Engine
REFILLING:

05

plug (2)
dipstick (3)

ENGINES F2N - F3P

ENGINE F7P

92035R

92715R

ENGINE F3N

ENGINE F8Q

95748R

95747R

05-2

DRAINING - REFILLING
Gearbox

05

MANUAL
DRAINING: plug (1)
REFILLING: plug (2)

ENGINES C - E - F

98486R1

Plug (A) with no dipstick

Plug (A) with dipstick

92081R

DI0522

Fill to the level of the opening.

Wipe the dipstick section.

Refit the plug without tightening it, dipstick
downwards.
Remove the plug, the level should be on the boss
(2).

For automatic transmission, refer to the relevant section.

05-3

DRAINING - REFILLING
Power assisted steering
CHECKING THE LEVEL
POWER ASSISTED STEERING PUMP LEVEL

Use ELF RENAULTMATIC D2 or MOBIL ATF 220 for

topping up or refilling.
The level is correct when the fluid is visible
between the MINIMUM and MAXIMUM levels on
the reservoir (1).

92030R

05-4

05

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Dimensions

07

Phase 1

91936R1

Marks

Dimensions in metres

Marks

Dimensions in metres

2.545

1.416 unladen

4.155

from 1.406 to 1.417

1.418

1.676 or 1.694

07-1

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Dimensions

07

Phase 2

95890R

Marks

Dimensions in metres

0.813

from 2.540 to 2.544 (1)

from 0.805 to 0.809 (1)

from 4.158 to 4.166 (1)

0.120 (2)

1.426

from 1.684 to 1.696 (1)

from 1.400 to 1.420 (1) - (3)

1.406 or 1.417 (1)

Turning circle (in metres)

Between kerbs : 10.4 (10.8 model with F7P engine)
Between walls : 11.0 (11,4 model with F7P) engine
(1) According to model with option
(2) Laden
(3) Unladen

07-2

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Dimensions

07

Models D and L

95888R4

Marks

Dimensions in metres

Marks

Dimensions in metres

0.813

1.426

from 2.540 to 2.544

from 1.684 to (1.696 with moulding)

from 0.805 to 0.809

from 1.395 to 1.410

4.162

1.406 or 1.417

0.120 (*)

(*) Laden

07-3

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Capacities - Grades

07

Units

Capacity
in litres

Grade

Petrol engine
(oil)

For oil
drain

EU countries
PETROL

- 15 C
- 30 C - 20 C

+ 25 C

- 10 C

0C + 10 C + 20 C + 30 C

CCMC-G4
ACEA A2-96/A3-96

3.5

F2N - F3N - F3P

4.8

F7P

15W40-15W50
15W40-15W50

CCMC-G5
ACEA A2-96/A3-96

10W30-10W40-10W50
10W30-10W40-10W50

CCMC-G5
ACEA A2-96/A3-96

5W30
5W30

CCMC-G5
ACEA A2-96/A3-96

5W40-5W50
5W40-5W50

Other countries
PETROL

- 15 C
- 30 C - 20 C

- 10 C

0C

+ 10 C + 20 C + 30 C

API SH 15W40

API SH 10W40

API SH 10W30

(plus 0.5 litre

for oil filter)

API SH 5W30

07-4

VALUES AND SETTING

Capacities - Grades

07

Units

Capacity
in litres

Grade

Diesel engine
(oil)

For oil
drain

EU countries
DIESEL (All models)
- 15 C
- 30 C - 20 C

+ 25 C

- 10 C

0 C + 10 C

CCMC-PD2
ACEA B2-96/B3-96

F8Q

+ 20 C + 30 C

15W40
15W40

CCMC-PD2
ACEA B2-96/B3-96

10W40
10W40

CCMC-PD2
ACEA B2-96/B3-96

5W30
5W30

CCMC-PD2
ACEA B2-96/B3-96

5W40
5W40

5
Other countries
DIESEL

- 15 C
- 30 C - 20 C

+ 15

- 10 C

0 C

+ 10 C + 20 C + 30 C

API CF 15W40

API CF 10W40

API CF 10W30

(plus 0.5 litre

for oil filter)

07-5

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Capacities - Grades

Units

Capacity
in litres

Manual
gearbox
JB0
JB1
JB3
JB4
JB5
JC5

Grade

07
Special points

All countries: TRANSELF TRX 75 W 80 W

(Standards API GL5 or MIL-L 2105 C or D)
3.25
3.40
3.40
2.80
2.90
3.10

Automatic
transmission
MB1
MB3
AD4

4.5
4.5
4.6

Final drive AD4

Braking system
Fuel
tank

or if not available use:

SAE J 1703

ABS : 1

and DOT 4

Separate
reservoir
1.1

MOBIL ATF 220 (D20104 or D21412)

TEXAMATIC 4011

Normal : 0.7

55

Power
assisted
steering

ELF RENAULT MATIC D2 (D20104)

The brake fluid must be of a type approved by our

Design office.

Unleaded
petrol/diesel

ELF RENAULT MATIC

D2 or

MOBIL ATF 220

Engine cooling
system
C1G - C1J - C2J

C3J
E6J
E7F - E7J
F2N - F3N

F3P
F7P
F8Q

5.4
6
5.2
5,2
6
6.1 or 6.5
7
6.8

07-6

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Belt tension

07

ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOLS

Mot.

1273

Belt tension checking tool

96601R

A
B
C
D

:
:
:
:

Sensor
Display
Connecting lead
Calibration checking blade

Calibration of the equipment

The equipment is calibrated at the factory, however, this calibration must be checked every six
months.

Principle

Procedure

Via the pressure piece button (1), the pressure

piece (2) and the external pads (3), the sensor applies a constant slack to the belt.

Setting zero:
- switch on the equipment (button E) with the
pressure piece button (1) head down,
- if 0 is displayed, do not adjust anything,
- if there is no display, check the charge of the
equipments 9 volt battery,
- if a value other than 0 is displayed, operate
screw (F) until 0 is obtained .

The reactive force of the belt is measured using a

test unit (4) fitted with stress gauges.
The pulling of the gauges creates a variation in
their electrical resistances. Once converted by the
equipment, this variation is displayed in SEEM
units (US).

07-7

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Belt tension

07

Checking the calibration

Switch on the equipment (button E).
Position the standard spring blade (Z) on the sensor as shown on the diagram (checking value etched towards
the top , (A) minimum value, (B) maximum value).
Tighten the pressure piece button (1) until it clicks (three "CLICKS").
Check that the display shows a value X between values (A and B) (A X B).
COMMENT: It may be necessary to carry out a few preliminary test in order to obtain the correct value.

If the values are incorrect after several tests, contact your local After Sales Head Office.
NOTE: Each apparatus has its own standard spring blade which is not interchangeable.

96602R

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS:

1 Knurled button (pressure piece)

A
Standard blade checking value
B
Z Standard blade

- Never refit a belt which has been removed, always fit a new one.
- Never retighten a belt the tension value of
which is between the fitting value and the minimum required for operation.

SEEM

Please contact your local After Sales Head Office

for details.

- When carrying out a check, if the tension is below the minimum operating tension, change
the belt.

07-8

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Accessories belt tension

07

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FITTING BELTS:

V-BELT

Procedure for tensioning a new belt:

With the engine cold (ambient temperature).
Fit the new belt.
Fit the sensor of Mot. 1273.
Turn the sensor wheel until it clicks (three CLICKS").
Tension the belt until the recommended fitting value is displayed on Mot. 1273.
Lock the tensioner, carry out a check, adjust the value.
Turn the crankshaft through three revolutions.
Check that the tension is within the fitting tension tolerance, adjust it if it is not.

Procedure for tensioning a belt which has been operated:

With the engine cold (ambient temperature).
Fit the belt.
Fit the sensor of Mot. 1273.
Turn the sensor knob until it clicks (three CLICKS").
Tension the belt until 80% of the recommended fitting value is displayed on Mot. 1273.
Lock the tensioner, carry out a check, adjust the value.
Turn the crankshaft through three revolutions.
Check that the tension is within the tolerance of 80% of the fitting tension. If it is not, adjust it to 80% of the
fitting value.
NOTE:

The V-belt is changed depending on its condition or the noise which it makes.
For the measuring point, fit the sensor of Mot. 1273 in place of El. 346-04.

07-9

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Accessories belt tension
Toothed BELT

Tensioning procedure
With the engine cold (ambient temperature).
Fit the new belt.
Fit the sensor of Mot. 1273.
Turn the sensor wheel until it clicks (three "CLICKS").
Tension the belt until the recommended fitting value is displayed on Mot. 1273.
Lock the tensioner, carry out a check, adjust the value.
Turn the crankshaft through three revolutions.
Check that the tension is within the fitting tension tolerance, adjust it if it is not.

NOTE :

Never refit a belt which has been removed.

Change the belt if the tension is below the minimum operating tension.
Small cuts or cracks are not criteria for changing the belt.
For the measuring point, fit the sensor of Mot. 1273 in place of El. 346-04.

07-10

07

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Accessories belt tension

C
ENGINE

ALTERNATOR AND COOLANT PUMP

92648R1

A
B
C

Coolant pump
Crankshaft pump
Alternator pump
Tension checking point

Tension
(US=SEEM unit)

Coolant pump
Alternator
Belt

Air
conditioning
belt

Fitting

90 6
89 5 (*)

105 6 (*)

Minimum
operating
tension

64
68 (*)

75 (*)

(*) = C2J 776

07-11

07

E
ENGINE

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Accessories belt tension

07

ALTERNATOR

92320R2

B Crankshaft pulley
C Alternator pulley
Tension checking point

E6J engine

Alternator V-belt

Air conditioning
V-belt

Air conditioning
and power assisted
steering belt
(four teeth)

84 6

83 7

90

106

52

70

72

59

Tension
(US=SEEM unit)

Toothed alternator
belt
(three teeth)

Fitting
Minimum operating
tension
E7J engine

Tension
(US=SEEM unit)

Toothed
alternator belt
(three teeth)

Toothed power
assisted steering
belt (three teeth)

Alternator
V-belt

Air
conditioning
V-belt

Air
conditioning
and power
assisted
steering belt
(four teeth)

Fitting

84 6

84 5

83 7

90

106

Minimum operating
tension

52

46

70

72

59

07-12

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Accessories belt tension

F
ENGINE

07

F2N, F3N engines

Tension
(US=SEEM unit)

Toothed belt
(six teeth)
Alternator
Air conditioning and
power assisted steering

Toothed belt
(six teeth)
Alternator
Power assisted steering

Toothed belt
(six dents teeth)
Alternator and
coolant pump

Fitting

106 6

98 6

83 6

Minimum operating
tension

71

73

57

F7P engine

Tension
(US=SEEM unit)

Toothed belt
(six teeth)
Alternator
Air
conditioning

Toothed belt
(six teeth)
Alternator
Power assisted
steering

Fitting

91 5

95 5

Minimum
operating
tension

58

57

F8Q engine

Tension
(US=SEEM unit)

Toothed belt
(six teeth)
Alternator
Air conditioning
and power assisted
steering

Toothed belt
(six dents teeth)
Alternator
Air conditioning

Toothed belt
(six teeth)
Alternator
Power assisted
steering

Toothed belt
(six teeth)
Alternator

Fitting

112 4
116 7*

101 5

99 5

97 3

67

68

67

Minimum operating
tension
*

67

only for belt Part number : 77 00 272 741

07-13

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Accessories belt tension

F
ENGINE

07

ALTERNATOR AND COOLANT PUMP

87413R1

A
B
C
E

86979R1

91136R3

Coolant pump
Crankshaft
Alternator
Air conditioning compressor

92290R2

A
B
C
D
E
F

Coolant pump pulley

Crankshaft pulley
Alternator pulley
Assistance pump pulley
Compressor pulley
Tensioner roller
Tension checking point

07-14

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Timing belt tension
Tensioning procedure

07
E engine

With the engine cold (ambient temperature).

Fit the new belt
Fit the sensor of Mot. 1273.
Turn the sensor knob until it clicks (three
"CLICKS").

Tension the belt until the recommended fitting

value is displayed on the Mot. 1273.
Lock the tensioner, carry out a check, adjust the
value.
Turn the crankshaft through a minimum of three
revolutions.
Check that the tension is within the fitting tension
tolerance ( 10%). If it is not, adjust it.

98708R

Belt tension (in SEEM units)

NOTE :

Fitting : 30 U.S.
Do not refit a belt which has been removed.
Minimum operating tension: 26 U.S.
Change the belt if the tension is below the minimum operating tension.

07-15

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Timing belt tension
F engine (petrol) except F7P

07
F8Q engine

96528R1

99175R

Belt tension (in SEEM units)

Belt tension (in SEEM units)

Fitting: 25 U.S.

Fitting: 38 U.S.

Minimum operating tension: 22 U.S.

Minimum operating tension: 36 U.S.

07-16

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Cylinder head tightening

07

E ENGINE

C ENGINE

CYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING PROCEDURE

CYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING PROCEDURE

Grease the bolt threads and underneath the bolt

heads with engine oil.

Grease the bolt threads and underneath the bolt

heads with engine oil.

REMINDER: In order to tighten the bolts correctly,

remove any oil from the cylinder head securing

holes using a syringe.

REMINDER: In order to tighten the bolts correctly,

remove any oil from the cylinder head securing
holes using a syringe.

Tighten the cylinder head in the order shown below:

Tighten the cylinder head in the order shown below:

10

90775S

81528-1S

1st tightening to 2 daN.m.

1st tightening from 5.5 to 6.5 daN.m.

2nd tightening (angle) : 97 2.

Adjusting the clearance at the valves
Wait for at least three minutes.
Run the engine for 20 minutes.
Slacken bolts 1 and 2 then tighten to 2 daN.m.
After 2 hours 30 minutes with the engine stopped,
retighten the cylinder head:
- slacken bolt number 1 by 180 and retighten it
to the recommended torque,
- repeat for the other mounting bolts following
the tightening order.

2nd tightening (angle) : 97 2.

Repeat the slackening and retightening operation
for bolts 3, 4, 5, 6 then 7, 8, 9, 10.
The cylinder head is not retightened.

Adjust the clearance at the valves.

The cylinder head is not retightened.

07-17

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Cylinder head tightening

07

For engines F2N - F3N - F3P, refer to the "F ENGINE" section.

F ENGINE (petrol) ALL TYPES EXCEPT F7P

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WITH ASBESTOS

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WITH NO ASBESTOS

CYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING PROCEDURE

CYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING PROCEDURE

Grease the bolt threads and underneath the bolt

heads with engine oil.

All of the bolts must be changed automatically after removal.

REMINDER: In order to tighten the bolts correctly,

Grease the bolt threads and underneath the bolt

heads with engine oil.

remove any oil from the cylinder head securing

holes using a syringe.

REMINDER: In order to tighten the bolts correctly,

remove any oil from the cylinder head securing
holes using a syringe.

Tighten the cylinder head in the order shown below:

Tighten the cylinder head in the order shown below:

10

10

90775S

1st tightening to 3 daN.m.

90775S

2nd tightening (angle) : 7 daN.m.

1st tightening to 3 daN.m.

Wait for at least three minutes.

2nd tightening (angle) : 50 4 .

Slacken bolts 1 and 2 then tighten to 2 daN.m.

Wait for at least three minutes.

2nd assembly (angle) : 123 2.

Slacken bolt by bolt by 180, then tighten to

2.5 daN.m. :

Repeat the slackening and retightening operation

for bolts 3, 4, 5, 6 then 7, 8, 9, 10.

2nd tightening (angle) : 123 7.

The cylinder head is not retightened.

Repeat the slackening and retightening operation

for bolts 3, 4, 5, 6 then 7, 8, 9, 10.
The cylinder head is not retightened.

07-18

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Cylinder head tightening

07

F7P ENGINE
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WITH NO ASBESTOS
CYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING PROCEDURE

Grease the threads and underneath the heads of

the new bolts.

1) Pre-seating the gasket:

- tighten all of the bolts to 3 daN.m then carry
out an angular tightening of 51 3 in the
order recommended below.
Wait for at least 3 minutes to allow the gasket
to settle.

2) Cylinder head tightening:

- slacken bolt by bolt until they are completely free then tighten all of the bolts to 2.5
daN.m, then carry out an angular tightening
of 108 3 .

10

90775S

The cylinder head is not retightened.

07-19

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Cylinder head tightening

07

F ENGINE (diesel)

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WITH ASBESTOS

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WITHOUT ASBESTOS

CYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING PROCEDURE

CYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING PROCEDURE

This operation is carried out when cold, when the

cylinder head is refitted, and there is no other reason for it to be carried out.

All of the bolts must be changed automatically after removal.

Grease the bolt threads and underneath the bolt
heads with engine oil.

Grease the bolt threads and underneath the bolt

heads with engine oil.

REMINDER: In order to tighten the bolts correctly,

remove any oil from the cylinder head securing
holes using a syringe.

REMINDER: In order to tighten the bolts correctly,

remove any oil from the cylinder head securing

holes using a syringe.

Tighten the cylinder head in the order shown below:

Tighten the cylinder head in the order shown below:

81528-1S

81528-1S

1st tightening to 3 daN.m.

1st tightening to 3 daN.m.

2nd tightening (angle) : 50 4 .

2nd tightening (angle) : 7 daN.m.

Wait for at least three minutes.

Wait for at least three minutes.

Slacken bolt by bolt until they are completely free,

then tighten to 2.5 daN,m.

Slacken bolt by bolt until they are completely free,

then tighten to 2 daN,m.

2nd tightening (angle) : 213 7.

2nd tightening (angle) : 123 2.

The cylinder head is not retightened except on

the F8Q Turbo.
- Special features of engines F8Q 610, 740, 744,
768.
- Following an increase in engine temperature
(operation of the fan).
- Wait until the engine returns to ambient temperature.
- In the recommended order, again tighten bolts
1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, angle 120 7.

07-20

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Main brake components and dimensions

07

B/C/L/S

B/C/D/L/S

B/C/L/S

B/C/D/L

530, 531
532, 534
535, 537
53A, 53B
53G, 53H
53J, 53W

533, 536
538, 53C
53F, 53K
53T, 53V
53Y, 53Z

538, 53F
53K, 53T

539, 53D
X53 ABS*

3/4/5
53C, 53D
53H

3/4/5/8
53A, 53F
53H
FRONT BRAKE (dimensions in mm)
Diameter of slave cylinders
Diameter of discs
Thickness of discs
Minimum thickness of discs (1)
Thickness of linings (including mounting)
Minimum thickness of linings (including mounting)
Maximum run-out of discs

48
238
12
10.5
18
6
0.07

48
238
20
18.3
18
6
0.07

48
259
20.7
17.7
18
6
0.07

48
259
238
20.7
20
17.7
18
18
6
0.07

REAR BRAKE (dimensions in mm)

Diameter of slave cylinders
Diameter of drums
Maximum diameter of drums after grinding
Width of linings
Thickness of linings (including mounting)
Minimum thickness of linings (including mounting)
Diameter of discs
Thickness of discs
Minimum thickness of discs (1)
Thickness of linings (including mounting)
Minimum thickness of linings (including mounting)
Maximum run-out of discs

20.6 (2)
180.25
181.25
40
6.5
2.5
-

20.6 (2)
180.25
181.25
40
6.5
2.5
-

19
203.20
204.40
38
6.5
2.5
-

30
238
8
7
11
5
0.07

20.6

20.6

MASTER CYLINDER (dimensions in mm)

Diameter

20.6

20.6

(*) Except sport version

(1) The brake discs cannot be ground. The discs must be changed if they are excessively scratched or worn.
(2) Wheel cylinder with integral fixed compensator: in the event of a wheel cylinder or compensator
function fault: change the assembly, repair is forbidden.

07-21

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Front axle setting values

07

MANUAL STEERING
ALL TYPES EXCEPT B539 - C539 - L539 - B53D - C53D - D53D - L53D

ANGLES

POSITION OF

VALUES

ADJUSTMENT

FRONT AXLE
CASTOR

255
225
155
125
055

78423S3

H5-H2=
H5-H2=
H5-H2=
H5-H2=
H5-H2=

21 mm
40 mm
59 mm
78 mm
97 mm

NOT ADJUSTABLE

H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=

22 mm
59 mm
86 mm
115 mm
149 mm

NOT ADJUSTABLE

H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=

22 mm
59 mm
86 mm
115 mm
149 mm

NOT ADJUSTABLE

Maximum left/ right

difference= 1

CAMBER

135
030
05
030
045

30

Maximum left/right
difference = 1
78423S1

KING PIN INCLINATION

1045
125
1255
1340
1415

78423S2

30

Maximum left/right
difference = 1

PARALLELISM

(Toe-out)

For two wheels

010 10
(1 1 mm)

UNLADEN

Adjusted by
rotating track rod
sleeves
1 turn= 30
(3 mm)

78423S

POSITION FOR TIGHTENING RUBBER BUSHES

UNLADEN

81603S1

07-22

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Front axle setting values

07

POWER ASSISTED STEERING

ALL TYPES EXCEPT B539 - C539 - L539 - B53D - C53D - D53D - L53D

ANGLES

POSITION OF

VALUES

ADJUSTMENT

FRONT AXLE
CASTOR

5
430
4
330
3

78423S3

H5-H2=
H5-H2=
H5-H2=
H5-H2=
H5-H2=

21 mm
40 mm
59 mm
78 mm
97 mm

NOT ADJUSTABLE

H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=

22 mm
59 mm
86 mm
115 mm
149 mm

NOT ADJUSTABLE

H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=

22 mm
59 mm
86 mm
115 mm
149 mm

NOT ADJUSTABLE

Maximum left/right
difference= 1

CAMBER

135
030
05
030
045

30

Maximum left/right
difference= 1
78423S1

KING PIN INCLINATION

1045
125
1255
1340
1415

78423S2

30

Maximum left/right
difference= 1

PARALLELISM

(Toe-out)

For two wheels

010 10
(1 1 mm)

UNLADEN

UNLADEN

Adjusted by
rotating track rod
sleeves
1 turn= 30
(3 mm)

78423S

POSITION FOR TIGHTENING RUBBER BUSHES

81603S1

07-23

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Front axle checking values

07

POWER ASSISTED STEERING

B/C/L 539 - B/C/D/L 53D

ANGLES

POSITION OF

VALUES

ADJUSTMENT

FRONT AXLE
CASTOR

530
5
430
4
330

93012-1S

H5-H2=
H5-H2=
H5-H2=
H5-H2=
H5-H2=

32 mm
51 mm
70 mm
89 mm
108 mm

NOT ADJUSTABLE

H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=

41 mm
120 mm
141 mm
185 mm

NOT ADJUSTABLE

H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=
H1-H2=

41 mm
120 mm
141 mm
185 mm

NOT ADJUSTABLE

Maximum left/right
difference= 1

CAMBER

018
015
000
102

30

Maximum left/right
difference= 1
93013-1S

KING PIN INCLINATION

840
1040
1100
1106

93014-1S

30

Maximum left/right
difference= 1

PARALLELISM

(Toe-out)

Foe two wheels

010 10
(1 1 mm)

UNLADEN

Adjusted by
rotating track rod
sleeves
1 turn= 30
(3 mm)

93011-1S

POSITION FOR TIGHTENING RUBBER BUSHES

UNLADEN

81603S1

07-24

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Rear axle checking values

07

ALL TYPES EXCEPT B/C/L 539 - B/C/D/L 53D

POSITION OF THE
REAR AXLE

VALUES

ADJUSTMENT

ANGLES

Rear axle
Tubular

Rear axle
4 bars

Rear axle Rear axle

Tubular 4 bars

Rear axle Rear axle

Tubular 4 bars

UNLADEN

NOT ADJUSTABLE

UNLADEN

NOT ADJUSTABLE

UNLADEN

CAMBER

- 050 30
(negative)

78423S1

PARALLELISM

- 20 to 40
(Toe-in)

- 30 to - 50
(Toe-in)
or

or
- 3 to - 5 mm
- 2 to - 4
mm
78423S

POSITION FOR TIGHTENING

RUBBER BUSHES

81603S1

07-25

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Rear axle checking values

07

B/C/L 539 - B/C/D/L 53D

ANGLES

VALUES

POSITION OF THE

ADJUSTMENT

REAR AXLE
CAMBER

- 050 30
(negative)

UNLADEN

NOT ADJUSTABLE

Per wheel
- 10 to 30
(Toe-in)
or
- 1 to - 3 mm

UNLADEN

NOT ADJUSTABLE

UNLADEN

93013-2S

PARALLELISM

93011-2S

POSITION FOR TIGHTENING RUBBER BUSHES

81603S1

07-26

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Underbody heights

07

UNDERBODY HEIGHTS (1) (mm)

Type
B530
C530
L530
S530
B531
C531
L531
S531
B532
C532
L532
S532
B534
C534
L534
S534

B535
C535
L535
B537
C537
L537
S537
B53A
C53A
L53A
B53B
C53B
L53B
B53G
L53G

B53I
C53I
L53I
S53I
B53J
C53J
L53J
S53J
B53W
C53W
L53W
S53W

B533
C533
L533
B538
C538
L538
B53C
C53C
D53C
L53C
S53C
B53F
C53F
L53F
B53K
C53K
L53K
S53K

B53T
C53T
L53T
S53T
B53V
C53V
D53V
L53V
B53Y
C53Y
D53Y
L53Y
S53Y
B53Z
C53Z
L53Z

353A
453A
553A
853A
353B
353C
453C
553C
353D
453D
553D
353F
453F
553F
853F
453H
553H

At the front
H1 - H2 = ... mm

At the rear
H4 - H5 = ... mm

Dimension X (mm)

87

10

590

93

25

645

RH and LH

X53 ABS*

B536
L536

B53H
L53H

86

580

B539
C539
L539

B53D
C53D
D53D
L53D

120

54

580

Tolerances : 7.5 mm
The differences between the right hand side and the left hand side on the same axle must not exceed 5 mm,
with the drivers side always being the higher.
Any alteration to the underbody height must be followed by resetting of the headlight beams and the
braking compensator.
(1) If there is a minus sign in front of a value, this represents a floor position which is higher than that of the
wheel centreline in relation to the ground.
*

As an option.

07-27

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Brake compensator

Amount of fuel in tank

(driver on board)

Type

All types with fixed compensator

07
Checking pressure (Bar)
Front

Rear

60

34 +0

100

40

-4

incorporated in the wheel cylinder

B/C/L

533
53C
53Y
534

With ABS
(after 05/92)

53J
53K

B/C/L

53T
53V

With
ABS

53Z
90966S

3/4/5

53A
53B

With
ABS

53F

B/C/L/S

53F
538
53K

Without ABS
(before 11/94)

53T
53Z

3/4/5

53C
53D

Without ABS
(before 11/94)

53H

07-28

+0
-8

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Brake compensator

Amount of fuel in tank

(driver on board)

Type

B/C/D/L

539

(before 05/92)

07
Checking pressure (Bar)
Front

Rear

100

47

100

52 -8

100

49

53D
B/C/L

+0
-8

53A
535

with ABS

53B
538

B/C/L

3/4/5

53F

with ABS
(after 05/92)

+0

53C
53D

with ABS

53H

90966S

D53D (after 05/92)

853C
B/C/L/S

53F
538
53K
53T

With ABS
(after 11/94)

53Z

3/4/5

53C
53D

Without ABS
(after 11/94)

53H

07-29

+0
-8

VALUES AND SETTINGS

Brake compensator

Amount of fuel in tank

(driver on board)

Type

B/C/D/L/S

07
Checking pressure (Bar)
Front

Rear

100

43

+0
-8

100

52

+0
-8

533
53C
53F
534

With ABS
(before 05/92)

53J
53K
53Y

B/C

53M ABS

B/C/L

53D

(after 05/92)
90966S

53C
53Y

53V

53A

With ABS
(after 05/92)

With ABS

53F

07-30