engine RENAULT ESPACE 2000 J66 / 3.G Technical Note 3426A Workshop Manual
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JE0 K - JE0 S
Basic manual: Workshop Repair Manual 315
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE ESPACE 
FITTED WITH THE G9T ENGINE
77 11 297 642
"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 introduced by the manufacturer 
in the production of the various component units and accessories from which his 
vehicles are constructed."
JUNE 2000
All copyrights reserved by Renault.
EDITION ANGLAISE
Reproduction or translation, 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.
© RENAULT 2000  
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07 
10 
11 
12 
16 
VALUES AND SETTINGS
Capacities - Grades  07-1
Tightening the cylinder head  07-2
ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Identification 10-1
Oil pressure 10-2
Engine and transmission assembly  10-3
TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Accessories belt  11-1
Timing belt  11-2
Cylinder head gasket 11-8
TURBOCHARGING - FUEL
MIXTURE
Turbocharger 12-1
Air inlet  12-3
Exhaust manifold  12-7
Inlet manifold 12-8
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator 16-1
Starter 16-4Page
19 
21 
61 
62 
COOLING SYSTEM
Filling - bleeding 19-1
Diagram 19-2
Coolant pump 19-3
Suspended mountings  19-4
Cooling system 19-5
MANUAL GEARBOX
Identification 21-1
Gears 21-2
Lubricants 21-3
Remove and refit 21-4
HEATING
Additional heating 61-1
AIR CONDITIONING
Air conditioning compressor 62-1  
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Capacities - Grades
07
107VALUES AND SETTINGS
Capacities - Grades
*  Adjust using the dipstick
(1)  After replacing the oil filterComponentsCapacity in 
litres 
(approx.)*Grade
Diesel engine 
(oil)
G9TFor oil 
changes 
7.7 
8.3 (1)European Union countries
Other countries
ComponentsCapacity in 
litresGrade Special notes
Gearbox 
PK13.1All countries: TRANSELF TRX 75 W 80 W 
(Standards API GL5 or MIL-L 2105 G or D)
Coolant circuit 
G9T 7.5Glacéol RX 
(type D)Protection to - 35 ˚C ± 2 ˚C for all countries
07-1  
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Tightening the cylinder head
07
07-2
Tightening the cylinder head
METHOD FOR TIGHTENING THE CYLINDER HEAD
Consult manual Mot. G9 for the details of this 
operation.You must remove the engine and transmission 
assembly to remove the cylinder head  
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Identification
10
110ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Identification
Manual to consult: Mot. G9 Vehicle type Engine GearboxCapacity 
(cm
3)Bore
(mm)Stroke
(mm)Compression 
ratio
JE0 K 
JE0 S G9T PK1 2188  87  92  18/1
10-1  
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Oil pressure
10
10-2
Oil pressure
CHECKING
The oil pressure should be checked when the engine 
is warm (approximately 80°C).
USE
Connect the pressure gauge in place of the oil 
pressure switch.
Oil pressure 
1 000 rpm 1.2 bar
3 000 rpm 3.5 bars SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot.  836-05 Boxed kit for measuring oil 
pressure
ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOLING
22 mm long socket  
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Engine and transmission assembly
10
10-3
Engine and transmission assembly
Parts to order: high pressure circuit plugs kit 
Part No.: 77 01 206 381. SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 1390 Universal mounting
Mot. 1410 Tool for unlocking the snap 
couplings in the refrigerant 
circuit
Dir. 1282 -01 Spanner for undoing the 
steering rack union
Dir. 1282 -02 Spanner for undoing the 
steering rack union
ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOLING
Two-post lift 
Safety pad or belts 
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Shock absorber base mounting bolts 
Ø M16 x 200 20
Driveshaft gaiter mounting bolt   2.5
Wheel bolts  10
Engine tie-bar bolts 10
Suspended mounting bolt to gearbox   5.5 to 6.5
Rubber suspended mounting nut to 
the front left side member   5.5 to 8
Mounting bolt for front right 
suspended mounting cover to engine   6.2
Mounting bolt for the movement 
limiter of the upper front right hand 
suspended engine mounting  10.5
Mounting nut for the rubber pad on 
the front right suspended engine 
mounting cover   3 to 4.5  
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Engine and transmission assembly
10
10-4
Place the vehicle on a two-post lift (fit the safety belts).
Disconnect and remove the battery.
Drain the refrigerant circuit (if fitted) using the filling 
station.
Remove:
–the engine undertray,
–the front wheels,
–the front right and left undertrays at the end of the 
wheel arches,
–the wheel arch protectors,
–the front bumper,
–the side driveshafts (see section 29 of Workshop 
Repair Manual 315 "Remove and refit side 
driveshafts").
Open the degassing tank.
Drain the power assisted steering circuit:
–by the low pressure hoses on the cooler,
–by disconnecting the power assisted steering high 
pressure pipe (lower pipe) from the steering rack 
(tool Dir. 1282-01). Take care to prevent escape.Drain the cooling circuit through the lower radiator 
hose. 
Remove the air filter unit.  
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Engine and transmission assembly
10
10-5
Disconnect the air conditioning compressor pipe 
connections.
Remove the complete heater exhaust line (if fitted).Remove:
–the exhaust pre catalytic converter,
–the engine tie-bar.
Disconnect the olives on the gearbox control cable.
10442M  
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Engine and transmission assembly
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10-6
Remove:
–the radiator grille rack,
–the radiator grille (bolts (C) and (D)),–the left hand headlight.
Separate the electrical wiring from its clip beneath the 
computer.