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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2004)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2004
Section
Cylinder head/s › Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul
EngineSingle cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Operation 1016E10 · Cylinder head/s - various operations

1.6 TS

Dismantling

1. Position the tool in the vice.

NameCountry
1Mount1.820.012.000

2. Fit the tool.

NameCountry
2Mount1.820.258.000

3. Fit the tool.

NameCountry
3Spacer1.820.267.000

4. Position the cylinder head (4a) on the supporting tools and fix it using the nuts (4b).

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the engine coolant temperature sensor.

NameConnector
1Engine temperature sender unitK36
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the complete modular inlet manifold (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the complete thermostat (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the bolt (1a) of the exhaust side camshaft pulley, using the tools (1b) for counter-torque.

NameCountry
1bCounter-torque1.822.146.000
NameCountry
1bCounter-torque1.822.156.000

2. Remove the exhaust side camshaft pulley.

3. Undo the bolts (3a) of the inlet side camshaft pulley, using the tool (3b) for counter-torque.

NameCountry
3bCounter-torque1.822.155.000

4. Remove the inlet side camshaft pulley.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the cam angle sensor (1b).

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the water pump (2b) complete with O-ring (2c).

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Check that the camshaft end float is within the recommended values using a dial gauge on a magnetic base.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft end float (mm)0.10 ÷ 0.23

If the camshaft endfloat is not within the recommended values, when reassembling the cylinder head, replace the worn components.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the camshaft caps (1b).

2. Remove the upper bearing shell for the front camshaft support, inlet side.

3. Remove the camshafts.

4. Remove the front camshaft oil seals.

5. Remove the lower bearing shell for the front camshaft support, inlet side.

6. Remove the hydraulic tappets.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Remove the split collars (1a) using tools (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) and (1f).

NameCountry
1bValve supports1.820.011.000
NameCountry
1cSpecial nut1.820.049.000
NameCountry
1dMount1.821.124.000
NameCountry
1eChamber1.821.205.000
NameCountry
1fLever1.821.058.000

2. Remove the upper valve shim.

3. Remove the valve springs.

Remove the valve dismantling tools.

4. Remove the valve.

Work in the same way to remove the remaining valves.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Remove the valve guide oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bExtractor1.821.208.000

2. Remove the lower valve shim.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Remove the cylinder head from the supporting tools and position it on an appropriate workbench.

1. Screw the special extraction tool (1b) in the valve seat (1a).

Turn the cylinder head upside down on the workbench.

Remove the valve seat using the extraction tool.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Remove valve guides (1a) using tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bExtractor1.821.176.000
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Reassembling

Clean the residues of the old gasket from the lower surface of the cylinder head.

Check that the planarity of the lower cylinder head surface is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Cylinder head lower plane planarity (mm)0.1

1. If the planarity of the lower cylinder head surface is not within the recommended values, reface the lower cylinder head surface without exceeding the minimum permissible combustion chamber depth.

MeasurementValue
1Combustion chamber minimum permissible height (mm)12.8 ÷ 13.2

1.6 TS · 103 CV

The volume of the combustion chamber for each cylinder is given below.

MeasurementValue
Combustion chamber volume (c.c.)

1.6 TS · 120 CV

The volume of the combustion chamber for each cylinder is given below.

MeasurementValue
Combustion chamber volume (c.c.)
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1.6 TS

Check that the valves do not show signs of scoring or seizing.

Check that the diameter of the valve stems is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn valves.

MeasurementValue
Inlet stem diameter (mm)6.975 ÷ 6.990
MeasurementValue
Exhaust stem diameter (mm)6.960 ÷ 6.975

1.6 TS · 103 CV

Check that the diameter of the valve stems is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the valves.

MeasurementValue
Valve head diameter (mm)Exhaust26.2
Intake30.2

1.6 TS · 120 CV

Check that the diameter of the valve stems is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the valves.

MeasurementValue
Valve head diameter (mm)Exhaust28.2
Intake33.7

1.6 TS

The taper of the valve contact band in relation to the valve bore is given below.

MeasurementValue
Valve contact band taper (-)

Check that the outer diameter of the hydraulic tappets is within the recommended values. if this is not the case, replace the worn parts.

MeasurementValue
Hydraulic tappeter outer diameter (mm)32.959 ÷ 32.975

Check that the diameter of the tappet casing housings are within the recommended values; If this is not the case, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
Diameter of hydraulic tappet seats (mm)33.000 ÷ 33.025

Check that the length of the uncompressed valve springs is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Valve spring length released (mm)External46.0
Internal39.0

Use a torque wrench to check that the spring specifications are within specified values; if this is not the case, replace parts that have yielded.

MeasurementValue
Outer valve spring height (mm)
Check load (daN)27.1 ÷ 29.4
MeasurementValue
Outer valve spring height (mm)24.5
Check load (daN)48.5 ÷ 52.4
MeasurementValue
Inner valve spring height (mm)29.5
Check load (daN)9.6 ÷ 10.6
MeasurementValue
Inner valve spring height (mm)20.0
Check load (daN)20.1 ÷ 22.1

Check that the cam journal diameters are within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn camshat.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft bearing diameter (mm)26.000 ÷ 26.015

1.6 TS · 103 CV

Check that the nominal lift of the camshaft cams is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn camshat.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft nominal cam lift (mm)Exhaust7.5
Intake7.5

1.6 TS · 120 CV

Check that the nominal lift of the camshaft cams is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn camshat.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft nominal cam lift (mm)Exhaust7.5
Intake9.0

1.6 TS

1. Fit the camshaft caps (1a) on the cylinder head and tighten the bolts (1b) to torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1b

2. Check the diamter of the camshaft mounts is within specified values; If this is not the case, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft bearing diameter (mm)26.045 ÷ 26.070
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Check that the outer diameter of the valve guides to be fitted is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Valve guide outer diameter (mm)13.010 ÷ 13.030
MeasurementValue
Valve guide outer diameter oversize (mm)0.20

1. Fit the valve guides (1a) using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bFitting tool1.821.254.000
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Ream the inner diameter of the valve guides to the recommended diameter.

MeasurementValue
Valve guide internal diameter (mm)7.022 ÷ 7.040

Check that the outer diameter of the valve seats to be fitted is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Valve seat outer diameter (mm)Exhaust29.142 ÷ 29.157
Intake35.135 ÷ 35.150

1. Heat the cylinder to 80° C, then fit the valve seats (1a) using a suitable tool (1b).

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Regrind the valve seats to the recommended dimensions.

MeasurementValue
Angle"a" valve seat upper band (-)150˚
MeasurementValue
Angle "b" contact band with valves (-)90˚ ± 10∍
MeasurementValue
Angle "c" valve seat lower band (-)30˚
MeasurementValue
Width "L" contact band with valves (mm)Exhaust1.0
Intake0.8
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Grind the valve seats using a suitable tool.

Fit the cylinder head on the supporting tools and fix it using the nuts.

Fit the lower valve shim.

Fit the valve guide oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bFitting tool1.821.206.000
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Fit the valve (1a) and support it using the tools (1b) and (1c).

NameCountry
1bValve supports1.820.011.000
NameCountry
1cSpecial nut1.820.049.000

2. Fit the valve springs.

3. Fit the upper valve shim.

4. Fit the split collars (4a) using the tools (4b), (4c) and (4d).

NameCountry
4bMount1.821.124.000
NameCountry
4cChamber1.821.205.000
NameCountry
4dLever1.821.058.000

Work in the same way when fitting the remaining valves.

Remove the valve dismantling/fitting tools.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Fit the hydraulic tappets.

Fit the lower bearing shell for the front camshaft support, inlet side.

Fit the camshafts.

Fit the upper bearing shell for the front camshaft support, inlet side.

1. Fit the camshaft caps (1a) and tighten the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1b

2. Fit the water pump (2a) complete with new O-ring and tighten the bolts (2c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2c
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Fit the cam angle sensor and fix it using the bolt.

1. Fit the front camshaft oil seal, exhaust side (1a) using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bFitting tool1.821.228.000
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Fit the front camshaft oil seal, inlet side (1a) using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bFitting tool1.821.252.000
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Fit the inlet side camshaft pulley.

2. Tighten the bolts (2a) of the inlet side camshaft pulley, using the tool (2b) for counter-torque.

NameCountry
2bCounter-torque1.822.155.000

3. Fit the exhaust side camshaft pulley.

4. Tighten to torque the bolt (4a) on the exhaust side camshaft pulley, using the tools (4b) for counter-torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

4a
NameCountry
4bCounter-torque1.822.146.000
NameCountry
4bCounter-torque1.822.156.000
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Fit the thermostat, complete with gasket, and fix it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

Fit the modular inlet manifold complete with gasket and tighten the nuts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

Connect the electrical connection to the engine coolant temperature sensor.

Remove the cylinder head from the supporting tools.

Remove the cylinder head support tools from the vice and return them.

2.0 TS

1. Position the tool in the vice.

NameCountry
1Mount1.820.012.000

2. Fit the tool.

NameCountry
2Mount1.820.258.000

3. Fit the tool.

NameCountry
3Spacer1.820.267.000

4. Position the cylinder head (4a) on the supporting tools and fix it using the nuts (4b).

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Disconnect the electrical connection from the engine coolant temperature sensor.

NameConnector
Engine temperature sender unitK36

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the complete inlet manifold (1b).

2. Remove the seal.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the complete thermostat (1b).

2. Remove the seal.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the bolt (1a) for the exhaust side driven pulley using the tools (1b) and (1c) for anti-torque.

NameCountry
1bCounter-torque1.822.156.000
NameCountry
1cCounter-torque1.822.146.000

2. Remove the exhaust side driven pulley.

3. Undo the bolts (3a) of the inlet side drive pulley, using the tool (3b) for counter-torque.

NameCountry
3bCounter-torque1.822.155.000

4. Remove the inlet side driven pulley.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the cam angle sensor (1b).

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the water pump (2b) complete with O-ring (2c).

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Check that the camshaft end float is within the recommended values using a dial gauge on a magnetic base.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft end float (mm)0.10 ÷ 0.23

If the camshaft endfloat is not within the recommended values, when reassembling the cylinder head, replace the worn components.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the camshaft caps (1b).

2. Remove the upper bearing shell for the front camshaft support, inlet side.

3. Remove the camshafts.

4. Remove the front camshaft oil seals.

5. Remove the lower bearing shell for the front camshaft support, inlet side.

6. Remove the hydraulic tappets.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Remove the split collars (1a) using tools (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) and (1f).

NameCountry
1bValve supports1.820.011.000
NameCountry
1cSpecial nut1.820.049.000
NameCountry
1dMount1.821.124.000
NameCountry
1eChamber1.821.205.000
NameCountry
1fLever1.821.058.000

2. Remove the upper valve shim.

3. Remove the valve springs.

Remove the valve dismantling tools.

4. Remove the valve.

Work in the same way to remove the remaining valves.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Remove the valve guide oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bExtractor1.821.208.000

2. Remove the lower valve shim.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Remove the cylinder head from the supporting tools and position it on an appropriate workbench.

1. Screw the special extraction tool (1b) in the valve seat (1a).

Turn the cylinder head upside down on the workbench.

Remove the valve seat using the extraction tool.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Clean the residues of the old gasket from the lower surface of the cylinder head.

Check that the planarity of the lower cylinder head surface is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Cylinder head lower plane planarity (mm)0.1

1. If the planarity of the lower cylinder head surface is not within the recommended values, reface the lower cylinder head surface without exceeding the minimum permissible height for the combustion chamber.

MeasurementValue
1Combustion chamber minimum permissible height (mm)12.8 ÷ 13.2

The volume of the combustion chamber for each cylinder is given below.

MeasurementValue
Combustion chamber volume (c.c.)
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Check that the valves do not show signs of scoring or seizing.

Check that the diameter of the valve stems is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn valves.

MeasurementValue
Valve stem diameter (mm)Exhaust6.960 ÷ 6.975
Inlet6.975 ÷ 6.990

Check that the diameter of the valve stems is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the valves.

MeasurementValue
Valve head diameter (mm)Exhaust28.2
Intake33.7

The taper of the valve contact band in relation to the valve bore is given below.

MeasurementValue
Valve contact band taper (-)

Check that the outer diameter of the hydraulic tappets is within the recommended values. if this is not the case, replace the worn parts.

MeasurementValue
Hydraulic tappeter outer diameter (mm)32.959 ÷ 32.975

Check that the diameter of the tappet casing housings are within the recommended values; If this is not the case, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
Diameter of hydraulic tappet seats (mm)33.000 ÷ 33.025

Check that the length of the valve springs is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Valve spring length released (mm)External46.0
Internal39.0

Use a torque wrench to check that the spring specifications are within specified values; if this is not the case, replace parts that have yielded.

MeasurementValue
Outer valve spring height (mm)
Check load (daN)27.1 ÷ 29.4
MeasurementValue
Outer valve spring height (mm)24.5
Check load (daN)48.5 ÷ 52.4
MeasurementValue
Inner valve spring height (mm)29.5
Check load (daN)9.6 ÷ 10.6
MeasurementValue
Inner valve spring height (mm)20.0
Check load (daN)20.1 ÷ 22.1

Check that the cam journal diameters are within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn camshaft.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft bearing diameter (mm)26.000 ÷ 26.015

Check that the nominal lift of the camshaft cams is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn camshaft.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft nominal cam lift (mm)Exhaust7.5
Intake9.0

1. Place the camshaft cams back in their housings in the cylinder head and secure them tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltCAMSHAFT CAPSM7(Cylinder head side) 1.4 ÷ 1.7

Check the diameter of the camshaft mounts is within specified values; If this is not the case, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft bearing diameter (mm)26.045 ÷ 26.070
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Check that the outer diameter of the valve seats to be fitted is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Valve seat outer diameter (mm)Exhaust29.142 ÷ 29.157
Intake35.135 ÷ 35.150

1. Heat the cylinder to 80° C, then fit the valve seats (1a) using a suitable tool (1b).

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Reface the valve seats to the recommended figure.

MeasurementValue
Angle"a" valve seat upper band (-)150˚
MeasurementValue
Angle "b" contact band with valves (-)90˚ ± 10∍
MeasurementValue
Angle "c" valve seat lower band (-)30˚
MeasurementValue
Width "L" contact band with valves (mm)Exhaust1.0
Intake0.8
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Position the cylinder head on the supporting tools and fix it using the nuts.

Place the lower valve shim in its housing.

1. Fit the valve guide oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bFitting tool1.821.206.000
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Place the valve (1a) back in its housing and support it using the tools (1b) and (1c).

NameCountry
1bValve supports1.820.011.000
NameCountry
1cSpecial nut1.820.049.000

2. Place the valve springs in their housings.

3. Place the upper valve shim in its housing.

4. Place the cotters (4a) in their housings using the tools (4b), (4c) and (4d).

NameCountry
4bMount1.821.124.000
NameCountry
4cChamber1.821.205.000
NameCountry
4dLever1.821.058.000

Work in the same way when fitting the remaining valves.

Remove the valve dismantling/fitting tools.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Place the hydraulic tappets in their housings.

Place the inlet side camshaft front support lower half-bearing back in its housing.

Place the camshafts back in their housings.

Place the inlet side camshaft front support upper half-bearing back in its housing.

1. Place the camshaft cams (1a) back in their housing and secure them tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltCAMSHAFT CAPSM7(Cylinder head side) 1.4 ÷ 1.7

Check that the camshaft end float is within the recommended values using a dial gauge on a magnetic base.

MeasurementValue
Camshaft end float (mm)0.10 ÷ 0.23

2. Place the water pump (2a), complete with a new O-Ring (2b), back in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (2c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2cBoltCOOLANT PUMPM8(Cylinder head side) 2.3 ÷ 2.8
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Place the cam angle sensor back in its housing and fix it using the bolt.

1. Place the front camshaft oil seal, exhaust side (1a) back in its housing using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bFitting tool1.821.228.000
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Place the front camshaft oil seal, inlet side (1a) back in its housing using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bFitting tool1.821.251.000
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Fit the inlet side driven pulley and fix it using the bolts without tightening them.

Fit the exhaust side driven pulley and fix it with the bolt without tightening it.

Place the thermostat, complete with gasket, back in its housing and fix it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

BoltTHERMOSTATM8(Cylinder head side) 2.3 ÷ 2.8

Place the inlet manifold, complete with gasket, back in its housing and fix it tightening the nuts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

NutINLET MANIFOLDM8(Cylinder head side) 2.3 ÷ 2.8

Connect the electrical connection to the engine coolant temperature sensor.

Remove the cylinder head from the support tools.

Remove the cylinder head support tools from the vice and return them.

1.9 JTD 8V

Dismantling

1. Position the tool in the vice.

NameCountry
1Mount1.820.012.000

2. Fit the tool.

NameCountry
2Mount1.820.258.000

3. Fit the tool.

NameCountry
3Spacer1.820.267.000

4. Position the cylinder head (4a) on the supporting tools and fix it using the nuts (4b).

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the water pump rigid inlet pipe (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the connectors (1a) and (1b) and remove the pipes from the fuel manifold to the injectors (1c).

When refitting, use new pipes from the fuel manifold to the injectors.

2. Undo the nuts (2a) and remove the fuel distribution manifold (2b) complete with fuel pressure sensor (2c).

3. Manually push the springs (3a) and disconnect the pipe from the injectors to the fuel recovery manifold (3b), injectors side and remove it.

Undo the nuts and disconnect the supply wiring from the heater plugs.

Disconnect the coolant return pipe to the expansion tank and system vent pipe from the thermostat.

4. Undo the nuts (4a) and remove the air chamber (4b), complete with E.G.R. valve (4c) and throttle casing (4d).

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the vacuum unit (1b) complete with O-ring.

2. Loosen the band (2a) and disconnect the pipe from the thermostat to the heat exchanger (2b), heat exchanger side.

3. Undo the bolts (3a) and remove the thermostat (3b), complete with pipe and sensor.

4. Remove the gasket.

5. Undo the bolt (5a) and the nut (5b) and remove the water/exhaust gas heat exchanger for the E.G.R. system (5c).

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo the bolt (1a) for the driven pulley using the tools (1b).

NameCountry
1bCounter-torque1.822.146.000
NameCountry
1bCounter-torque1.822.156.000

2. Remove the driven pulley.

3. Undo the bolts (3a) and remove the cam angle sensor (3b).

4. Undo bolts (4a) and remove water pump (4b) complete with O-ring (4c).

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Undo nuts (1a) and remove injector bracket (1b).

2. Remove the injectors (2a) complete with seals (2b).

3. Remove the injector bracket support pads.

4. Remove the heater plugs.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Check that the end float of the camshaft is within the recommended values using a dial gauge.

MeasurementValue
End float (mm)0.100 - 0.230

If the end float of the camshaft is not within the recommended values, when reassembling the cylinder head, replace the worn components.

1. Undo the camshaft cap bolts.

2. Remove the camshaft support lubrication pipe.

3. Remove the camshaft caps.

4. Remove the camshaft.

5. Remove the camshaft front oil seal.

6. Remove the cups complete with valve clearance adjustment pads.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Remove the cylinder head from the vice.

Place a wooden board on the cylinder head to support the valves and bolt in place.

Refit the cylinder head in the vice.

1. Remove the split collars (1a) using the tools (1b), (1c) and (1d).

NameCountry
1bMount1.820.257.000
NameCountry
1cLever1.821.058.000
NameCountry
1dChamber1.821.205.000

2. Remove the upper valve shim.

3. Remove the valve spring.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

1. Remove the valve guide oil seal (1a) using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bExtractor1.860.989.001

2. Remove the lower shim.

Work in the same way on the other valves.

Remove the cylinder head from the vice.

Remove the wooden board and recover the valves.

Remove the cylinder head from the support tools.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Position the cylinder head on the workbench.

1. Screw the special extraction tool (1b) in the valve seat (1a).

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Turn the cylinder head upside down on the workbench.

1. Remove the valve seat (1a) using the extraction tool (1b).

Work in the same way on the other valves.

Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

To replace the valve guides, see op. 1016E14.

Reassembling

Clean the residues of the old gasket from the lower surface of the cylinder head.

Check that the planarity of the lower cylinder head surface is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Flatness of bottom surface (mm)0.1

1. If the planarity of the lower cylinder head surface is not within the recommended values, regrind the lower cylinder head surface without exceeding the minimum permissible height.

MeasurementValue
1Permissible minimum height (mm)140.85 - 141.15
Single cylinder head, removed - overhaul

Check that the valves do not show signs of scoring or seizing.

Check that the diameter of the valve stems is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn valves.

MeasurementValue
Stem diameter (mm)7.974 - 7.992

Check that the outer diameter of the tappet casings is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn parts.

MeasurementValue
Outer diameter (mm)36.975 - 36.995

Check that the diameter of the tappet casing seats is within the recommended values; If this is not the case, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
Tappet casing housing diameter (mm)37.000 - 37.025

Check that the length of the valve springs is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Free length (mm)53.9

Use a torque wrench to check that the spring specifications are within specified values; if this is not the case, replace parts that have yielded.

MeasurementValue
Length (mm)36
at load of (daN)36.7 - 39.6
MeasurementValue
Length (mm)26.5
at load of (daN)56.0 - 61.0

Check that the cam journal diameters are within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn camshaft.

MeasurementValue
Journal diameter (mm)26.000 - 26.015

Check that the nominal lift of the camshaft cams is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn camshaft.

MeasurementValue
Nominal cam lift (mm)8.5

1. Fit the camshaft caps (1a) on the cylinder head and tighten the bolts (1b) to torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltCAMSHAFT CAPSM7(Cylinder head side) 1.3 ÷ 1.6

2. Check the diameter of the camshaft mounts is within specified values; If this is not the case, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
2Support diameter (mm)26.045 - 26.070
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Check that the outer diameter of the valve seats to be fitted is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Outer diameter (mm)Exhaust35.142 - 35.157
Inlet36.135 - 36.150

1. Fit the valve seats (1a) using a suitable tool (1b).

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1. Regrind the valve seats to the recommended dimension.

MeasurementValue
1Contact band angle with valve (-)89˚40' - 90˚20'
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Grind the valve seats using a suitable tool.

Temporarily fit the valves.

1. Check that the valve recess in relation to the cylinder head (1a) is within the recommended values, using a tool (1b) fitted with a dial gauge.

MeasurementValue
1aRecess from cylinder head surface (mm)0.1 - 0.5
NameCountry
1bDial gauge mounting1.820.253.000

If the valve recess in relation to the cylinder head plane is not within the recommended value, regrind the valve seats.

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Place a suitable wooden board between the support tools and the cylinder head to support the valves.

Fit the cylinder head, complete with valves, on the support tools and fix it using the nuts.

Fit the lower shim.

1. Fit the valve guide oil seals (1a) using the tools (1b) and (1c).

NameCountry
1bDrift1.860.814.001
NameCountry
1cFitting tool1.821.178.000
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Fit the valve spring.

Fit the upper valve shim.

1. Fit the split collars (1a) using the tools (1b), (1c) and (1d).

NameCountry
1bMount1.820.257.000
NameCountry
1cLever1.821.058.000
NameCountry
1dChamber1.821.205.000

Work in the same way on the other valves.

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Remove the cylinder head from the vice.

Remove the wooden board supporting the valves.

Refit the cylinder head in the vice.

Fit the cups complete with valve clearance adjustment pads.

Fit the camshaft.

1. Fit the camshaft caps.

Spread LOCTITE 573 on the surfaces where camshaft caps 1 and 5 come into contact with the cylinder head.

Fit the camshaft journal lubrication pipe.

2. Tighten the camshaft cap bolts to the specified torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2BoltCAMSHAFT CAPSM7(Cylinder head side) 1.3 ÷ 1.6
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1. Fit camshaft front oil seal (1a) using tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bFitting tool1.821.228.000

2. Fit the heater plugs and tighten them to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2GLOW PLUGSM12(Cylinder head side) 1.3 - 1.6
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1. Fit the injector bracket support pads.

2. Fit injectors (2a) complete with seals (2b).

3. Fit injector brackets (3a) and tighten nuts (3b) to torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

3bNutINJECTORS(DIESEL)M82.6 - 3.2

4. Position the connectors for the pipe from the injectors to the fuel recovery manifold (4a) on the corresponding injector seats and fully insert them until the click of the spring (4b) is heard.

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1. Fit the water pump (1a), complete with a new O-ring (1b), and tighten the bolts (1c) to torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltCOOLANT PUMPM8(Cylinder head side) 2.1 ÷ 2.6

2. Fit the cam angle sensor (2a) and tighten the bolts (2b).

3. Fit the driven pulley.

4. Tighten the bolt for the driven pulley (4a) to the recommended torque usign the tools (4b).

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

4aBoltTIMING DUCT PULLEYM1210.2 ÷ 12.6
NameCountry
4bCounter-torque1.822.146.000
NameCountry
4bCounter-torque1.822.156.000
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Check that the valve clearance, with the valves in the closed position, is within the recommended values. if not replace the valve clearance adjustment shims as described below.

MeasurementValue
Clearance with valve in closed position (mm)Exhaust0.30 - 0.40
Inlet0.25 - 0.35

1. Lower the tappet in question using the tool.

NameCountry
1Lever1.820.262.000

2. Fit the tool.

NameCountry
2Lever1.860.724.001

Remove the tool.

NameCountry
Lever1.820.262.000

Extract the valve clearance adjustment pad and replace it with another of a suitable size.

Remove the tool.

NameCountry
Lever1.860.724.001
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1. Place the water/exhaust gas heat exchanger for the E.G.R. system (1a) back in its housing and secure it using the bolt (1b) and the nut (1c).

2. Fit the thermostat (2a), complete with gasket (2b), pipes and sensor, then tighten the bolts (2c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2cBoltTHERMOSTATM8(Cylinder head side) 2.1 ÷ 2.6

3. Connect the pipe from the thermostat to the heat exchanger (3a) and tighten the band (3b).

4. Fit the vacuum unit (4a), complete with O-ring and tighten the bolts (4b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

4bBoltBRAKE SERVO VACUUM PUMPM8(Cylinder head side) 2.1 ÷ 2.6
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1. Fit the complete air chamber (1a) and tighten the nuts (1b).

Connect the coolant return pipe to the expansion tank and the system vent pipe to the engine thermostat.

Position the heater plugs supply cable and fix it using the nuts.

2. Place the pipe from the injectors to the fuel recovery manifold (2a) back in its housing and connect it to the injectors pressing the connectors into position until the springs (2b) click into place.

3. Fit the fuel distribution manifold (3a), complete with fuel pressure sensor (3b) and tighten the nuts (3c).

4. Place the new pipes from the fuel manifold to the injectors back in their housings.

5. Tighten the connectors for the pipes from the fuel manifold to the injectors, injector side, to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

5ConnectorFUEL MANIFOLD LINE TO INJECTORSM14Injector side 1.9 - 2.3

6. Tighten the connectors for the pipes from the fuel manifold to the manifold side injectors to the recommended torque using the tool.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

6ConnectorFUEL MANIFOLD LINE TO INJECTORSM14(Mainifold side) 2.6 ÷ 3.2
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Fit the water pump rigid inlet pipe, complete with gasket, and tighten the bolts.

Remove the cylinder head from the support tools.

Remove the cylinder head support tools from the vice and return them.

1.9 JTD 16V

Dismantling

UPPER CYLINDER HEAD

1. Position the upper cylinder head (1a) in the vice using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bMount1.860.470.001
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1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the engine oil filler (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

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1. Undo bolts (1a) and remove vacuum unit (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

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1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the cam angle sensor (1b).

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Check that the end float of the camshaft is within the recommended values using a dial gauge.

If the camshaft endfloat is not within the recommended values, when reassembling the cylinder head, replace the worn components.

1. Remove the plugs (1a) and fit the camshaft timing tools (1b) in the upper cylinder head.

Check that the tools are correctly inserted in the housings in the camshafts.

NameCountry
1bGauge1.870.896.900
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1. Undo the camshaft sprocket fixing bolts.

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1. Undo the bolt (1a) and remove the exhaust side camshaft toothed drive pulley (1b).

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Remove the camshaft timing tools from the camshaft housing.

NameCountry
Gauge1.870.896.900

1. Release the camshafts (1a) as necessary and remove the camshaft sprockets (1b).

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1. Using a suitable drift, extract the inlet side camshaft (1a) and the plug (1b).

2. Using a suitable drift, extract the exhaust side camshaft (2a) and the oil seal (2b).

Remove the exhaust side camshaft oil seal.

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1. Undo and remove the engine oil lubrication duct plugs.

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Remove the support tool, complete with upper cylinder head from the vice and separate them.

LOWER CYLINDER HEAD

1. Position the lower cylinder head (1a) in the vice using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bMount1.860.470.001

2. Remove the hydraulic tappets.

3. Undo the bolts (3a) and remove the thermostat (3b).

Remove the gasket.

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1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the water pump (1b).

2. Remove the gasket.

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1. Place a wooden board on the cylinder head surface to support the valves and bolt in place.

NameCountry
1Stand1.860.804.001
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1. Remove the cotters (1a) using tools (1b) and (1c).

NameCountry
1bLever1.860.644.001
NameCountry
1cChamber1.870.890.000

2. Remove the upper valve shim.

3. Remove the valve spring.

4. Remove the shim (for the exhaust valves only).

5. Remove the valve guide oil seal with built-in lower valve shim.

Work in the same way on the other valves.

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Remove the wooden board and recover the valves.

NameCountry
Stand1.860.804.001

Remove the lower cylinder head from the support tool.

NameCountry
Mount1.860.470.001

Replace the valve guides - 1016E14 single cylinder head valve guides - replace during operation 1016e10.

Reassembling

Clean the residues of the old gasket from the lower surface of the lower cylinder head.

Check that the planarity of the lower cylinder head surface is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Flatness of bottom surface (mm)0.1 ± 0.05

1. If the planarity of the lower cylinder head surface is not within the recommended values, regrind it without exceeding the minimum permissible height.

MeasurementValue
Permissible minimum height (mm)107.0 ± 0.05
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Check that the valves do not show signs of scoring or seizing.

Check that the diameter of the valve stems is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn valves.

MeasurementValue
Stem diameter (mm)Exhaust5.972 ÷ 5.990
Inlet5.982 ÷ 6.000

Check that the length of the uncompressed valve springs is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Free length (mm)43.1

Use a torque wrench to check that the valve spring specifications are within specified values; if this is not the case, replace parts that have yielded.

MeasurementValue
Length (mm)34.0
Under load (daN)20.17 ÷ 21.42
MeasurementValue
Length (mm)24.5
Under load (daN)42.82 ÷ 45.47

Check that the cam journal diameters are within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn camshaft(s).

MeasurementValue
Journal diameter (mm)Fifth pin30.000 ÷ 30.015
First pin43.600 ÷ 43.615
Fourth pin43.000 ÷ 43.015
Second pin43.400 ÷ 43.415
Third pin43.200 ÷ 43.215

Check that the nominal lift of the camshaft cams is within the recommended values; if this is not the case, replace the worn camshaft(s).

MeasurementValue
Nominal cam lift (mm)Exhaust8.0
Inlet8.0

1. Check the diameter of the camshaft mounts is within specified values; If this is not the case, replace the cylinder head.

MeasurementValue
Support diameter (mm)Fifth support30.045 ÷ 30.070
First support43.646 ÷ 43.671
Fourth support43.046 ÷ 43.071
Second support43.446 ÷ 43.471
Third support43.246 ÷ 43.271
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The outer diameter of the valve seats should be as follows.

MeasurementValue
Outer diameter (mm)Exhaust27.491 ÷ 27.512
Inlet29.489 ÷ 29.514

1. Regrind the valve seats to the recommended dimension.

MeasurementValue
Contact band angle with inlet valve ()45˚ ± 20∍
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Grind the valve seats using a suitable tool.

LOWER CYLINDER HEAD

Position the lower cylinder head in the vice using the tool.

NameCountry
Mount1.860.470.001

Fit the valves in their seats, then support them using the wooden board and secure them using bolts.

NameCountry
Stand1.860.804.001

1. Refit the valve guide oil seal (1a) in its housing using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bFitting tool1.870.897.100
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1. Place the shim back in its housing (exhaust valves only).

2. Place the valve spring back in its housing.

3. Place the upper valve shim back in its housing.

4. Place the split cotters (4a) back in their housings using the tools (4b) and (4c).

NameCountry
4bLever1.860.644.001
NameCountry
4cChamber1.870.890.000

Work in the same way on the other valves.

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Remove the wooden board for supporting the valves from the cylinder head plane.

NameCountry
Stand1.860.804.001

1. Place the water pump (1a), complete with gasket (1b), back in its housing and tighten the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltCOOLANT PUMPM8(Cylinder head side) 2.3 ÷ 3.3
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1. Place the thermostat (1a), complete with gasket, back in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1b

2. Place the hydraulic tappets in their housings.

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Remove the lower cylinder head from the support tool.

NameCountry
Mount1.860.470.001

UPPER CYLINDER HEAD

1. Position the upper cylinder head (1a) in the vice using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bMount1.860.470.001
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Tighten the engine oil lubrication duct plugs.

Place the camshafts back in their housings.

Place the camshaft gears back in their housings and secure them without tightening the bolts.

1. Fit the camshaft timing tools.

Check that the tools are correctly inserted in the housings in the camshafts.

NameCountry
1Gauge1.870.896.900
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1. Tighten the camshaft sprocket fixing bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1
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1. Fit the front camshaft oil seal, exhaust side (1a) using the tool (1b).

NameCountry
1bFitting tool1.870.896.800
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Fit the inlet side camshaft plug.

Fit the exhaust side timing drive pulley and fix it with the bolt without tightening it.

1. Place the cam angle sensor (1a) back in its housing and secure it tightening the bolt (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltCAM ANGLE SENSORM6(Cylinder head side 08 10
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1. Place the vacuum unit (1a), complete with gasket (1b), back in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltBRAKE SERVO VACUUM PUMPM6(Cylinder head side 05 06 50
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1. Place the engine oil filler (1a), complete with gasket (1b), back in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1cBoltOIL FILTER FITTINGM6(Cylinder head side 08 10
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Remove the support tool, complete with upper cylinder head from the vice and separate them.

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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