RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC 1995 Service Owner's Guide

VALUES AND SETTINGS
Timing belt tension
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F3R engine
96528R1
Belt tension (n SEEM units)
Fitting: 29 S.U.
Minimum operating : 27 S.U.F8Q engine
99175R
Belt tension (in SEEM units)
Fitting: 38 S.U.
Minimum operating: 36 S.U.
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VALUES AND SETTINGS
Tightening the cylinder head
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METHOD FOR TIGHTENING THE CYLINDER HEAD
Using engine oil, lubricate the threads and under
the heads of the bolts.
REMINDER: to ensure that the bolts are correctly
tightened, use a syringe to remove any oil which
may be in the cylinder head mounting holes.
Tighten the bolts in the order given below:
90 775
27610
18594
3
1st tightening to 2 daN.m.
2nd tightening (angle) : 97° ± 2°.
Wait at least 3 minutes.
Slacken bolts 1 and 2 then tighten to2 daN.m.
2nd tightening (angle) : 97° ± 2°.
Repeat the slackening and retightening opera-
tion for bolts 3, 4, 5, and 6 then 7, 8, 9 and 10.
There is no cylinder head retightening operation.
E ENGINE
METHOD FOR TIGHTENING THE CYLINDER HEAD
Using engine oil, lubricate the threads and under
the heads of the bolts.
REMINDER: to ensure that the bolts are correctly
tightened. Use a syringe to remove any oil which
may be in the cylinder head mounting holes.
Tighten the bolts in the order given below:
90 775
27610
18594
3
1st tightening to 2 daN.m.
2nd tightening (angle) : 100° ± 6°.
Wait at least 3 minutes.
Slacken bolts 1 and 2 then tighten to2 daN.m.
2nd tightening (angle) : 110° ± 6°.
Repeat the slackening and retightening opera-
tion for bolts 3, 4, 5, and 6 then 7, 8, 9 and 10.
There is no cylinder head retightening operation.
K ENGINE
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VALUES AND SETTINGS
Tightening the cylinder head
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METHOD FOR TIGHTENING THE CYLINDER HEAD
All bolts must be systematically renewed after re-
moval.
Using engine oil, lubricate the threads and under
the heads of the bolts.
REMINDER: to ensure that the bolts are correctly
tightened. Use a syringe to remove any oil which
may be in the cylinder head mounting holes.
Tighten the bolts in the order given below:
1st tightening to 3 daN.m.
2nd tightening (angle) : 50° ± 4°
Wait at least 3 minutes.
Slacken bolts 1 and 2 then perform a 1st tighte-
ning to 2.5 daN.m.
2nd tightening (angle) : 213° ± 7°.
Repeat the slackening and retightening operation
for bolts 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10.
There is no cylinder head retightening operation.
F ENGINE (diesel)
METHOD FOR TIGHTENING THE CYLINDER HEAD
All bolts must be systematically renewed after re-
moval.
Using engine oil, lubricate the threads and under
the heads of the bolts.
REMINDER: to ensure that the bolts are correctly
tightened. Use a syringe to remove any oil which
may be in the cylinder head mounting holes.
Tighten the bolts in the order given below:
90 775
27610
18594
3
F ENGINE (petrol)
81528-1S
1st tightening to 3 daN.m.
2nd tightening (angle) : 50° ± 4°
Wait at least 3 minutes.
Slacken bolts 1 and 2 by 180° then perform :
1st retightening to 2.5 daN.m.
2nd tightening (angle) : 123° ± 7°.
Repeat the slackening and retightening operation
for bolts 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10.
There is no cylinder head retightening operation.
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VALUES AND SETTINGS
Dimensions of the main braking components
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FRONT BRAKE (dimensions in mm)
Slave cylinder diameter
Disc diameter
Disc thickness
Minimum disc thickness
Lining thickness (including backing plate)
Minimum lining thickness (including backing plate)
Maximum disc run-out
REAR BRAKE (dimensions in mm)
Slave cylinder diameter
Drum diameter
Maximum drum diameter after regrinding
MASTER CYLINDER (dimensions in mm)
Diameter
48
238
12
10.3
18
7
0.07
17.5
203.2
204.4
20.6
BA0G
48
259
20.60
19
18
6
0.07
17.5
203.2
204.4
20.648
238
20
18.3
18
6.5
0.07
17.5
203.2
204.4
20.6
Brakes discs cannot be repaired. They must be replaced if large scratches or excessive wear occur.
BA0F
BA0A
BA0E
BA0L
BA0U
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H5-H2= 76.5 mm
H5-H2= 96.5 mm
H5-H2= 116.5 mm
H5-H2= 136.5 mm
H5-H2= 156.5 mm
81603S1 93011-1S 93014-1S
93013-1S 93012-1S
VALUES AND SETTINGS
Values for checking the front axle geometry
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UNLADENNOT ADJUSTABLE NOT ADJUSTABLE NOT ADJUSTABLE
CAMBERVALUES
CASTOR
2°30’
2°
1°30’
1°
0°30’
Maximum left /
right difference =
1°
1°14’
- 0°08’
0°25’
0°30’
Maximum left /
right difference =
1°
ADJUSTMENTPOSITION OF FRONT
AXLE
KING PIN INCLINATION
11°10’
13°01’
13°29’
14°29’
Maximum left /
right difference =
1°
H1-H2= 33 mm
H1-H2= 90 mm
H1-H2= 109 mm
H1-H2= 188 mm
H1-H2= 33 mm
H1-H2= 90 mm
H1-H2= 109 mm
H1-H2= 188 mm
PARALLELISM
RUBBER BUSHES
Adjustable by
rotating track
rod sleeves
1 turn= 30’
(3 mm)(For 2 wheels)
(toe-out)
10’ ± 10’
(1 ± 1 mm)
ANGLES
UNLADEN--
± 30’
± 30’
± 30’
E7J ENGINE - TUBULAR AXLE - MANUAL STEERING
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H5-H2= 76.5 mm
H5-H2= 96.5 mm
H5-H2= 116.5 mm
H5-H2= 136.5 mm
H5-H2= 156.5 mm
81603S1 93011-1S 93014-1S
93013-1S 93012-1S
VALUES AND SETTINGS
Values for checking the front axle geometry
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UNLADENNOT ADJUSTABLE NOT ADJUSTABLE NOT ADJUSTABLE
CAMBERVALUES
CASTOR
4°30’
4°
3°30’
3°
2°30’
Maximum left /
right difference =
1°
1°35’
- 0°20’
- 0°35’
- 0°30’
Maximum left /
right difference =
1°
ADJUSTMENTPOSITION OF FRONT
AXLE
KING PIN INCLINATION
10°45’
13°21’
13°48’
14°32’
Maximum left /
right difference =
1°
H1-H2= 22 mm
H1-H2= 102 mm
H1-H2= 122 mm
H1-H2= 188 mm
H1-H2= 22 mm
H1-H2= 102 mm
H1-H2= 122 mm
H1-H2= 188 mm
PARALLELISM
RUBBER BUSHES
Adjustable by
rotating track
rod sleeves
1 turn= 30’
(3 mm)(For 2 wheels)
(toe-out)
10’ ± 10’
(1 ± 1 mm)
ANGLES
UNLADEN--
± 30’
± 30’
± 30’
E7J - E7M - F8Q ENGINE - TUBULAR AXLE - POWER ASSISTED STEERING
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H5-H2= 71,5 mm
H5-H2= 91,5 mm
H5-H2= 111,5 mm
H5-H2= 131,5 mm
H5-H2= 151,5 mm
81603S1 93011-1S 93014-1S
93013-1S 93012-1S
VALUES AND SETTINGS
Values for checking the front axle geometry
07
UNLADENNOT ADJUSTABLE NOT ADJUSTABLE NOT ADJUSTABLE
CAMBERVALUES
CASTOR
4°30’
4°
3°30’
3°
2°30’
Maximum left /
right difference =
1°
1°35’
- 0°20’
- 0°37’
- 0°30’
Maximum left /
right difference =
1°
ADJUSTMENTPOSITION OF FRONT
AXLE
KING PIN INCLINATION
10°45’
13°20’
13°53’
14°32’
Maximum left /
right difference =
1°
H1-H2= 22 mm
H1-H2= 102 mm
H1-H2= 122 mm
H1-H2= 188 mm
H1-H2= 22 mm
H1-H2= 102 mm
H1-H2= 122 mm
H1-H2= 188 mm
PARALLELISM
RUBBER BUSHES
Adjustable by
rotating track
rod sleeves
1 turn= 30’
(3 mm)(For 2 wheels)
(toe-out)
10’ ± 10’
(1 ± 1 mm)
ANGLES
UNLADEN--
± 30’
± 30’
± 30’
F3R ENGINE - 4 BAR AXLE - POWER ASSISTED STEERING
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- 30’ ± 20’
(Toe-in)
or
- 3 ± 2mm - 0°50’ ± 15’
NOT ADJUSTABLE
93013-2S
93011-2S
81603S1
VALUES AND SETTINGS
Values for checking the rear axle geometry
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UNLADEN CAMBERVALUES
ADJUSTMENTPOSITION OF REAR
AXLE
PARALLELISM
ANGLES
UNLADEN- 1° ± 15’NOT ADJUSTABLE
- 50’ ± 20’
(Toe- in)
or
- 5 ± 2mm
UNLADEN--
RUBBER BUSHES
TUBULAR AND 4
BAR REAR AXLE TUBULAR AND 4
BAR REAR AXLEREAR AXLE
TUBULAR4 BAR
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VALUES AND SETTINGS
Underbody heights
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Axle type Tubular axle 4 bar axle
Vehicle type
BA0A - BA0E - BA0F - BA0L - BA0UBA0G
Wheel diameter (inches) 13" 14"
H1 - H2 (mm) 121 ± 5 123.5 ± 5
H4 - H5 (mm) 44.5 ± 11 52 ± 11
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VALUES AND SETTINGS
Brake limiter
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These vehicles are fitted with limiters which are load sensitive.
They are checked and adjusted when :
- the vehicle is unladen,
- the fuel tank is full,
- the driver is in the vehicle.
Vehicle
typeFuel tank
Front RearControl pressure (Bar)
BA0G100 72
BA0A
BA0E
BA0F
BA0L
BA0U
100Full
90966S
+0
-8
62+0
-8
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