oil level RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC 1995 Service Repair Manual

DRAINING, RE-FILLING
Power assisted steering
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CHECKING THE LEVEL
POWER ASSISTED STEERING PUMP LEVEL
For topping up or filling, use ELF RENAULTMATIC
D2 or MOBIL ATF 220 oil
.
The level, when correct, should be visible between
the
MINI and MAXI marks on the reservoir (1).
98489R1
98487R1
F8Q ENGINE
F3R ENGINE
98437R1
K7M ENGINE
98700R1
E7J ENGINE
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Oil consumption
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TESTING METHOD
Oil consumption of 1 litre for 1 000 km (620
miles) is acceptable.
Check there is no external oil leak from the en-
gine.
For accurate testing, certain conditions must be
observed when draining the engine oil :
- the engine should be warm,
- the dipstick and filling plug should be removed.
Drain the engine and leave the oil running out for
15 minutes minimum.
Refit the drain plug and "seal" it (spot of paint co-
vering the plug and the sump) in order to check at
a later date that it has not been removed.
Use a measuring cylinder to check the amount of
oil required to fill the engine:
Engines:
E7J 2.75 litres
K7M 3 litres
F3R 5.5 litres
F8Q 5 litres
Refit the filling plug and seal it.Ask the driver to return the vehicle after 1 000 km
(620 miles) during which time the oil level should
be monitored regularly with the dipstick.
When the vehicle is returned, check the drain and
filling plugs have not been tampered with.
Under the same conditions:
- engine warm,
- dipstick and filling plug removed.
Drain the oil and use a measuring cylinder to
check the amount of oil collected.
Calculate the oil consumption in litres per
1 000 km (620 miles) if the mileage is different.
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Sump
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SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
B.Vi. 31-01 Set of punches
Mot. 453-01 Hose clamp pliers
Mot. 1311-06 Tool for removing fuel pipe
T.Av. 476 Ball joint extractor
Wheel bolt 9
Track rod nut 3.5
Shock absorber base bolt 17
Engine tie bar bolt:
- on gearbox 6.5
- on sub-frame 7.5
Right hand engine mounting nut 4.5
Left hand gearbox mounting nut 4.5
Sump bolt 0.7 to 0.9
Oil pump bolt 2.5
Tie bar bolt on gearbox 2.5
Tie bar bolt on engine 5
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the expansion bottle and position it
below the level of the upper radiator hose on the
thermostat.
Disconnect the upper radiator hose on the
thermostat and clamp it using tool Mot. 453-01.
98710R
Remove:
- the front wheels,
- the right hand mudguard,
- the catalytic converter (disconnect the oxygen
sensor connector),
- the gearbox control at the gearbox end. K7M engine
steel sump
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Engine support tool
(example : DESVIL M300)
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PUMP
Mechanical power assisted steering pump
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REPLACING THE PULLEY
REMOVAL
Remove the component by removing the three
bolts.
98829R
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
FILLING THE CIRCUIT
Oil grade to be used:
ELF RENAULTMATIC D2
orMOBILATF 220
Capacity : 1.1 litres
Fill the reservoir to the top.
Move the steering wheel gently in both
directions.
Top up the level.
Start the engine and move the steering wheel
gently from full lock to full lock.
Top up the level.
91662-1S
The oil should be visible to the level of the
MAXIMUM line.
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PUMP
Mechanical power assisted steering pump
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CHECKING THE OIL PRESSURE
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 453-01 Hose clamp pliers
Dir. 1204 Pressure test union
Dir. 803 Metric thread union
Fre. 1085
or Pressure gauge
Fre. 244-03
Fre. 284-06 Connecting pipe
Fit clamp Mot. 453-01 to the low pressure pump
hose.
Disconnect the high pressure pipe (take
precautions to catch the oil which will run out).
Insert union Dir. 803 (metric thread) between the
pipe and the pump.
For engines where it is fitted, remove the
pressostat on the rigid pipe (high pressure).
Connect the pressure test union
Dir. 1204 and the oil pressure gauge
Fre. 1085 (or Fre. 244-03 + Fre. 284-06).
77840R1
Connect pressure gauge Fre. 1085 (or Fre. 244-03
+ Fre. 284-06).
Remove clamp Mot. 453-01.
Top up the pump level and run the engine to
check the pressure.
Wheels in straight line:
Regardless of engine speed, the pressure should
not exceed 5 to 7 bars.
Full lock to one side:
Hold the steering at full lock, the maximum
pressure should be 79 to 86 bars.
This operation should not be prolonged to avoid a
high increase in the oil temperature.
Remove union Dir. 803 and pressure gauge
Fre. 1085 or Fre. 244-03 , cutting the supply to the
pump with clamp Mot. 453-01.
Reconnect the high pressure pipe and remove
clamp Mot. 453-01.
Top up the oil in the reservoir.
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Contents
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23-29 Section view
Use
Identification
Gear ratios
Gear change thresholds
Consumables
Parts to be systematically replaced
Oil
Oil change frequencies
Fault warning light
Draining
Filling - levels
Oil pressure
Hydraulic distributor
Automatic transmission (Removal -
Refitting)
Differential output seal
Wiring
Wiring diagram
Checking the "timing point" on the
converter AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Transmission
CLUTCH
Identification
Section views
Exploded views
Consumables
Fault finding
Mechanism - Plate
Thrust pad - Fork20
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20-4
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Identification
Ratios
Capacity -Lubricants
Special notes
Consumables
Parts to be systematically replaced
Fault finding
Gearbox (Removal - Refitting)
5th gear on the vehicle
Differential output seal
Speedometer drive gear
MANUAL GEARBOX21
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29-24 Consumables
Driveshafts
Front transverse driveshafts
Gaiter on wheel end
Gaiter on gearbox end
Bearing gaiter DRIVESHAFTS
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MANUAL GEARBOX
Diagnostic
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Abnormal noises when driving
• Stop the vehicle
• Engine running
• Gear lever in neutral
Check
driveshafts
Check
wheel
bearingsReplace the
driveshafts
Replace the
wheel bearings
CorrectIncorrect
CorrectIncorrect
The noise
stops
Yes
Check the thrust
pad, cable and
plate
Replace the faulty
parts
The noise
stops
Look for the
noise in the
engine
Amount
of clearance
Check the toothed
sector of the clutch
pedal and the
cable
Oil level
YesNo
CorrectIncorrect
No
Look for the noise in
the engine
Remove the gearbox
and repair it
The noise
stops
Yes
No
Clutch fully depressed
Remove the
gearbox and
repair it
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Consumables
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Parts to be replaced after they have been
removed :
- roll pin,
- lock nuts,
- copper seals.
AD4 automatic transmission uses two grades of oil and has two levels.
MECHANISM : ELF RENAULTMATIC D2 (D20104).
In emergency, use:
- MOBIL ATF 220 D (D 20104 or D 21412).
-
TEXAMATIC 4011.
FINAL DRIVE: TRANSELF TRX 75W 80W.
DESCRIPTION COMPONENT AFFECTED
RHODORSEAL 5661
(Eg : CAF 4/60 THIXO)
Seals the driveshaft pins
MOLYKOTE BR2 grease
- Sunwheel splines
- Converter centrer
Loctite FRENBLOCBrake caliper mounting bolt
Parts to be systematically replaced
Oil
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oil change frequencies
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The mechanism is drained during the major service.
The oil level must be checked every 10000 miles (15 000 km) in case there is a slight oil leak.
The final drive is never drained ; it is filled for life.
The strainer is no longer replaced (NT 2261A).
Only the level may change due to a slight leak.
Oil capacity
NOTE :if the automatic transmission is replaced, only check the oil level since the transmission is supplied by
the Parts Department full of oil.
TOTAL volume
MECHANISM
5.7 l
FINAL DRIVE1 l
Fault warning light
MESSAGE FROM THE ELECTRONIC FAULT
WARNING LIGHT
Normal operation :
• The warning light is not illuminated during
normal operation whether the vehicle is being
started, engine running or when the vehicle is
stationary.
Presence of a fault :
• Vehicle stopped, engine running, or when
driving, warning light permanently illuminated
• Vehicle moving, warning light illuminates and
extinguishes without action at the ignition key.
• Vehicle moving, warning light illuminates
briefly.Oil temperature < - 20 °C or > + 140 °C
• Vehicle moving or stationary, warning light
flashes at a rate of approximately 1 flash per
second, in this case, reduce the performance
requirement by moderating acceleration.
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Oil pressure
Before starting:
- if the gearbox has been drained, fill it with 3.5
litres of oil,
- if you are simply checking the level, you must
add 0.5 litre of the recommended type of oil.
1-Vehicle on a 4 post lift, transmission at am-
bient temperature.
2-Start the engine with the selector lever in the
Park position.
3-Connect the
XR25 test kit and enter:
D14then
#0 4
4-Raise the vehicle and allow the engine to run
until it reaches a temperature of 60 °C.
5-When the desired temperature has been rea-
ched, open the top-up plug; allow the excess
oil to overflow (must be more than 0.1 litre)
for approximately 20 seconds. Replace the
plug
6-If the volume of oil which flowed out is less
than 0.1 litre, the level is not correct. Repeat
the operation.
In this case, add 1 litre of the recommended oil
and allow the transmission to cool down between
successive operations.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Filling - Levels
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FILLING - TOPPING UP
Filling is performed though tube (D).
Use a funnel fitted with a 15/100 filter so as to
prevent any impurities entering.
The level
MUST be checked in accordance with the
following method:
94845R1
The transmission is fitted with an oil pressure
take-off. Connect the B.Vi. 1215 to check the
automatic transmission pressure sensor only.
The oil pressure cannot be altered.
Its value is determined by the electronic compu-
ter.
94845-1R
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